The 10 Best Specialty Museums in Ciutat Vella (Old Town), Catalonia

Uncovering the Past, Present and Future of the Cannabis PlantThe Hemp Museum Gallery is located in the centre of Barcelona in the Palau Mornau, a stunning edifice built in the 15th century, which was remodeled by modernist architect Raspall in 1908. It offers a unique permanent exhibition, on the development of the cannabis plant as a versatile source for industrial, nutritional, medicinal, sacramental and recreational purposes. The collection consists of rare items that founder Ben Dronkers, over the past forty years, collected throughout the world. The museum focuses on modern citizens, who despite repressive government measures, are not deterred, to gain knowledge about this particular plant independently.

The European Museum of Modern Art , MEAM, exhibits the finest Contemporary Figurative Art. It is owned by TheFoundation of Arts and Artists, and the purpose is to promote and diffuse Figurative Art of the 20th and 21st Centuries. The Foundation’s claim is to find a new contemporary language without denying tradition by progressing into the new Century. Moreover, the Foundation of Arts and Artists, organizes each year the Figurativas Painting and Sculpture Awards, and with the wesbiteFigurativas en Red opens a window with the artworks of the Contemporary Figurative artists. The MEAM is currentlly located at the Gomis Palace, in the middle of the streets of the Born in Barcelona, a neighborhood where culture is always present and reflects the charm of the old part of the city, an area that knew how to mix tradition and modernity, becoming a requiered visit for the tourits interested in the Monumental Barcelona. The MEAM is different from other Contemporary Art museums because it houses living artists who created Figurative Art. These artworks are hardly seen in other museums, collections or entities, to whom the word Contemporary is identified by experiment and abstraction.

The Museum of World Cultures of Barcelona invites you to take a journey through the art of diverse cultures from Africa, Asia, America and Oceania. This selection of rich and expressive works helps to understand and interpret reality through the viewpoint of other cultures.

An exclusive space for understanding what made Gaudi such a great and unique architect in a very enjoyable way: through a spectacular 180º video introduction, an interactive augmented reality exhibit, audiovisuals created specifically for the exhibition, multimedia content, holograms, designed sets, models, documents, unique pieces and more!

The birth of Fundació Gaspar could not be understood without the legacy of the Gaspar family. "The Gaspar" have been involved in the promotion of contemporary art in Barcelona for over 100 years, mainly with the legendary Sala Gaspar, where artists such as Picasso, Miró, Braque, Calder or Tàpies, among many others exhibited. In the foundation we understand contemporary art as a large map with many nuances and subtleties. We want to introduce creators with different approaches, speeches and sensitivities, who can show the richness of the international scene. We intend to bring relevant contemporary artists who have not previously exhibited in the city or have not done so on a regular basis, thus extending the work by other institutions. In Fundació Gaspar we want to provide the city a new space where each visit can turn into an experience.

Un museo creado para aquellos que buscan algo más que una simple experiencia y quieran divertirse, entretenerse y pasar unos momentos inolvidables con sus familiares, amigos o seres queridos. Éste emblemático museo tiene 5 salas temáticas: - La Casa del gigante. - Museum de dulces. - La Casa al revés. - Museo de los Guinness - Piscina de bolas (Área de descanso)