Museum of the History of Catalonia
41°22′51″N 2°11′08″E / 41.380900°N 2.185693°E / 41.380900; 2.185693
Museu d'Història de Catalunya (MHC) | |
Established | February 1996; 28 years ago (February 1996) |
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Location | Palau de Mar, Plaça de Pau Vila, 3, Barcelona |
Type | History museum |
Visitors | 148.093 (2017)[1] |
Director | Jordi Principal |
Owner | Generalitat de Catalunya |
Public transit access | Barceloneta |
Website | www |
The Museum of the History of Catalonia (Catalan: Museu d'Història de Catalunya, MHC) is a history museum in Barcelona that promotes the awareness and knowledge of the history of Catalonia and its culture. The museum is located in Barcelona's Palau de Mar, the former General Stores (Magatzems Generals de Comerç), the sole building of Barcelona's old industrial port still standing.
Exhibitions
The permanent exhibition "The memory of a country" consists of a journey through the history of Catalonia from prehistoric to modern times, documenting the main events, cultures and historic personalities that made up the history of Catalonia. It is divided on 8 historical periods.[2] Temporary exhibitions include: "Fashion and fashion designers" (until 13 October 2019) and "Beyond the trenches (1936-1939). Photographies by Alec Wainman" (until 3 November 2019).
The museum website offers free of charge online audio guides for the exhibitions in different languages: Catalan, Spanish, English and French.[3]
Management
It is controlled and funded by the Government of Catalonia through the Ministry of Culture. It is one of the 11 museums that are a member of the Network of History Museums and Monuments of Catalonia Network (XMHCat). Since 1997, the museum building also holds the Center for Contemporary History of Catalonia and its library, which is administered by the Ministry of the Presidency.
Directors
- Carme Laura Gil i Miró (1996)
- Josep Maria Solé i Sabaté (1996-2000)
- Jaume Sobrequés i Callicó (2000-2008)
- Agustí Alcoberro i Pericay (2008-2014)
- Jusèp Boya i Busquet (2014-2016)
- Margarida Sala i Albareda (2016-2023)
- Jordi Principal (2023-present)
References
External links
- Official website
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- Barceloneta
- Sant Sebastià
- Somorrostro
structures
- Ancient synagogue
- Arc de Triomf
- Arenas de Barcelona
- Avinguda Diagonal
- Barcelona Cathedral
- Barcelona Pavilion
- Barcelona Royal Shipyard
- Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy
- Basilica of Saint Joseph Oriol
- Basilica of Saints Justus and Pastor
- Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
- Bellesguard
- Casa Amatller
- Casa Batlló
- Casa Bonaventura Ferrer
- Casa Bonet
- Casa Calvet
- Casa de les Punxes
- Casa Lleó Morera
- Casa Martí
- Casa Milà
- Casa Vicens
- Castle of the Three Dragons
- City Hall
- Columbus Monument
- Diagonal Zero Zero
- Dona i Ocell
- Els Quatre Gats
- Estació de França
- Fabra Observatory
- Font de Canaletes
- Forum Building
- Fossar de les Moreres
- Hospital de Sant Pau
- Hotel Arts
- Hotel Melia Barcelona Sky
- La Boqueria
- La Monumental
- Library of Catalonia
- Magic Fountain of Montjuïc
- Mercat del Born
- Monastery of Pedralbes
- Montjuïc Castle
- Montjuïc Communications Tower
- Old Hospital de la Santa Creu
- Palau de la Generalitat de Catalunya
- Palau del Parlament de Catalunya
- Palau Güell
- Palau Nacional
- Royal Palace of Pedralbes
- Palau Reial Major
- Palau Robert
- Poble Espanyol
- Port Olímpic
- Port Vell
- Sagrada Família
- Santa Maria del Mar
- Santa Maria del Pi
- Temple Expiatori del Sagrat Cor
- Torre de Collserola
- Torre Glòries
- Venetian Towers
- Virreina Palace
- World Trade Center Barcelona
- Archaeology Museum of Catalonia
- Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art
- CaixaForum Barcelona
- Can Framis Museum
- Centre d'Art Santa Mònica
- Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona
- CosmoCaixa Barcelona
- FC Barcelona Museum
- Fundació Antoni Tàpies
- Fundació Joan Miró
- Gabinet de les Arts Gràfiques
- Gaudí House Museum
- Jardí Botànic de Barcelona
- Juan Antonio Samaranch Olympic and Sports Museum
- Maritime Museum
- Museu Barbier-Mueller d'Art Precolombí
- Museu de la Música
- Museu de la Xocolata
- Museu de les Arts Decoratives
- Museu Frederic Marès
- Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
- Museu Picasso
- Museu Tèxtil i d'Indumentària
- Museum of the History of Barcelona
- Museum of the History of Catalonia
- Perfume Museum
- Vil·la Joana