The Museu de la Xocolata or the chocolate museum, as the name indicates is home to every bit of history associated with chocolate in Europe. The history and the contents of the museum allow one to explore the origin of chocolate, its mythological and factual factors, its use in medicine, its use as an aphrodisiac and also as everyone’s favourite food. One can witness the complete process of chocolate making from a cocoa bean to the final packaging here.
The Museu de la Xocolata is a rather small version in Barcelona, but it is definitely the most exciting. The sweet and appetizing aroma of chocolate hangs in every single corner of the building. This means that the complimentary chocolate that all visitors receive when they enter will only last a short while. It is one of the greatest places to visit in Barcelona for families.
One can always find various events, workshops and tours at the chocolate museum. One of the most interesting workshops is on creating chocolate sculptures. Schedules for all these events and happening can be found on their website.
One can buy all sorts of chocolates at the shop and café included in the museum building for an unforgettable taste of original chocolate.

The Museu Barbier – Mueller d’Art Precolombi in Barcelona is home of one of the greatest collections of arts and artefacts dating back to the Pre Columbian ages, and reflecting the different cultures of the American continents and their rich history. The museum is situated in Barcelona, Spain and opened in 1997 as an abode for pre Columbian pieces of art. It was previously considered a part of the Barbier-Mueller Museum in Geneva, Switzerland, which was also its parent museum initially. Since the establishment of the museum, it has undergone various expansions and developments which continue even today in order to preserve the rich Pre Columbian history of the American continents.
The artefacts arrived in Barcelona on the 5th centenary of America’s discovery and the games of 1992, but the success of these pieces ensured them a permanent place in the city. The pieces are displayed in a way that it seems like they are floating in mid air.
Joseph Mueller, a Swiss businessman is the mastermind behind the collection of art displayed at this museum. The cultures that are reflected in the fabrics, ceramics, ritual objects and sculptures at the museum are from the Amazon, Andean, Central and Meso-American regions.

The perfect example of Pablo Ruiz Picasso’s formative years is the Picasso Museum located in Barcelona. The museum contains over 3,800 magnificent pieces by the great artist. It opened in 1961 and reflects the intimacy of the relationship that Picasso had with Barcelona, the place that had shaped his personality and influenced his art.
It was Picasso’s wish to leave the imprint of himself in the form of his artwork in Barcelona, a wish that came true with the help of his colleagues and James Sabartes, his secretary. Today, Barcelona is adorned with the works of one of the greatest artists ever lived.
Despite the fact that most of the pieces presented here are from the training and formative years of Picasso's career, the collection still looks rich and grand. The museum's collection spans from the year 1917, and includes one of Picasso's best known series, Las Meninas. In 2008, the museum initiated the display of a large sized collection of Picasso’s prints.
Over the years, there have been various renovations and expansion projects within the museum. Even today, new programs are being developed in order to spread the knowledge to lovers of art. These programs include various activities, as well as certain services, all related to making Picasso’s work global.

The Museu Frederic Marès in Barcelona, as the name suggests, is dedicated to showcasing the collections of its founder, Frederic Mares. He was born in 1893 and died in 1991. It was Frederic Marès who helped establish this impressive museum in the Catalan capital with his donations; the project reached its completion in 1946.

Many modifications have taken place at the museum since its establishment but the original courtyard garden has been preserved in its original form. Marès gave a whole new meaning and form to the conventional concept of sculpture. As a collector, he gathered a priceless variety of Hispanic sculptures throughout his life. Pieces from the ancient world to those dated the 19th century can be seen in this collection, along with the religious polychrome carvings widely present on many of the pieces displayed in the museum.

Here, visitors can see the Collector’s cabinet where one can feast eyes upon the countless magnificent pieces of art and artefacts that depict the lifestyles of the 19th century. Among these objects, one can find interesting items such as old photographs and documents, jewellery, clocks, reliquaries, pipes, keys etc. The museum offers an unforgettable experience and an amazing atmosphere to all its visitors.

The Museu del Calcat in Barcelona was previously owned by the Guild of Master Shoemakers, and therefore it is an unusual museum home to the most extraordinary collection of footwear and the tools that are used in the business. The Museu del Calcat is situated in an old Renaissance building.

Inside this unusual museum, one can find pictures of the most celebrated members of the guild, as well as replicas of shoes that were worn and in vogue from the second to the eighteenth centuries. Also found in the museum are tools, machines and materials that were used in crafting footwear. By far one of the most interesting things to see here are various types of footwear that were once owned by eminent personalities, such as Nuria Feliu, Charlie Rivel the clown, and the famous Calatan singer Pau Casals. Also part of the collection is the shoe worn by the very first Catalan that climbed the Everest, Carles Valles. The museum is also the proud owner of the shoe listed in the Guinness Book of World Records, the one that was crafted for the Columbus’s statue near the harbour.

The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday, and on all public holidays. The timings are 11am – 2pm.

Barcelona is famous for being a home to some of the most interesting historical destinations, and priceless works of art housed within its museums. The Musue de l’Erotica, also known as the museum of Erotica, is located on La Rambla, Barcelona. This museum was established for the sole purpose of highlighting educational and recreational aspects of eroticism. This is because eroticism is the oldest and most consistent theme in the history of mankind, regardless of culture and race.

The museum showcases eroticism and its development in various different cultures in the form of literature, art and archaeological findings. The museum is home to over eight hundred pieces of art and artefacts collected from different parts of Rome and Greece that provide comprehensive information on the rituals, religious beliefs and recreational aspects of eroticism from as early as the 1920s.

At the museum one can find a magnificent collection of erotic art created by some eminent names in the world of art. The museum is open daily October through May from 10am to 8 pm, and from 10am to 9pm between June and September. People with impaired mobility can also access the museum with ease. The official website for the museum is www.erotica-museum.com.

The Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art (Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona, or MACBA) is situated in the Plaça dels Àngels, in El Raval, Ciutat Vella, Barcelona, Spain. It was designed by Richard Meier & Partners (1987-1995). The building’s architectural style has strong references to Modernism. This large (120 by 35 meters) white building has much of its southern elevation glazed, providing the visitor with views across the plaza, and allowing natural light into the interior. It includes a central library, specialized in art books and publications. The museum opened to the public on 28 November 1995. All the art dates from the mid-20th century onward. There are three periods of modern art represented: the first one covers the forties to the sixties; the second spans the sixties and seventies; the third period is contemporary. The collections focus on post-1945 Catalan and Spanish art, although some foreign art is also represented.

Barcelona’s Maritime Museum is a must see for anyone who visits the city because it is easily one of the most interesting and impressive museums in Barcelona. Located in the Drassanes Reals, which was previously the royal shipyard, the museum and its surroundings boast an incredible Gothic architecture which is the first thing one will notice when visiting. What makes the surroundings even more fascinating is the fact that the statue of Columbus is not far from the site.
At the museum, lovers of history will be delighted to witness an incredible model of the Santa Maria de la Victoria which was the vessel that made the first circumnavigation of the Earth headed by Magellan. The museum’s centre piece is by far the most interesting exhibit. It is a large sized model of Juan de Austria’s Lepanto. Visitors are required to walk around it to get up on board in order to complete the unforgettable tour.
Other attractions that the Maritime Museum has to offer include an interesting display of ships, dioramas, and objects that can generally be found on ships. The display also includes the fruit and vegetables that were brought back by the sailors from the American continents; these include potatoes, tomatoes, bananas and more.

Barcelona’s famous wax museum, the Museo de Cera de Barcelona, is situated at the city’s most prominent landmark, the 19th century Palazzo, near La Ramba. The Museo de Cera de Barcelona is a home to life-like statues of some of the most famous personalities, both historic and contemporary, from around world. Cast in wax and depicting eminent personalities there are three hundred statues in this museum, a magnificent sight to behold for people of all ages.
The statues include both fictitious and real personalities from practically every period of the world's history. The museum not only offers visitors a chance to see these incredible wax figures, but also provides a complete package including audiovisual tours, splendid backdrops and sets, amazing sound effects and many more elements that truly help in bringing these wax statues to life. The museum is both a recreational and educational centre as it provides comprehensive information on the lives of all the personalities present here.
Also part of the museum are two extraordinary cafés. The first one, El Bosc de les Fades, has been designed to appear like a haunted forest and must not be missed while visiting the site. The second one is known as the Passatge del Temps, which is also extremely impressive and built around the theme of ancient origami.

The National Art Museum of Catalonia (MNAC), locally known as the Museu d’Art de Catalunya or Museu d'Història de Catalunya, is one of the most interesting museums in Barcelona. The MNAC is the centre for visual arts at the Palau Nacional. It is located on the Montjuic Hill, and was declared the National Museum in 1990 following the merger of two museums, the Museu d’Art Modern and the Museu d’Art de Catalunya. The unification of the two resulted in an impressive collection containing Gothic, Renaissance, Romanesque and Baroque art.
The museum comprises various departments including the department for prints and drawings, the numismatics department, the department for photography and the Biblioteca d’Historia de l’Art (the Library for Art History). All these departments were not present at the museum originally, but were added later as a part of the expansion project.
The museum inauguration was held in 1995 when the museum displayed its section of Romanesque Art. The addition of the section for Gothic Art came in 1997, and the Baroque and Renaissance sections were opened in 2000. When the building was complete with all the sections and addition of various departments, the official opening took place in 2004.