Is the Egyptian Museum of Barcelona Worth an Hour of Your Trip?
Tucked into the Eixample near Passeig de Gràcia, the Egyptian Museum of Barcelona holds a private collection of more than a thousand ancient Egyptian artefacts, assembled by hotelier Jordi Clos. It is one of the more distinctive museums in Barcelona for travellers who want a calm, well-curated hour rather than a sprawling national collection. Mummies, sarcophagi, jewellery and everyday objects fill its themed rooms just steps from the city's grand Modernista houses.
About This Experience
Eixample district, a few steps from Passeig de Gràcia
Passeig de Gràcia (lines 2, 3 and 4)
Open daily, though hours change seasonally, so confirm on the official site before you go
$16 per adult ticket
A private collection assembled by hotelier Jordi Clos, displayed across themed rooms
Mummies, sarcophagi, jewellery, amulets and funerary masks
Check Live Availability & Prices
Prices and time slots shift with demand, so check the live listing before you settle on a visit day.
Which Egyptian Museum Ticket to Pick
There is only one ticket option here, the standard entrance to the Egyptian Museum of Barcelona, priced at $16 with a rating of 4.3 out of 5 across 299 reviews. It covers full access to every themed room, from the mummies and sarcophagi to the jewellery cases and everyday objects, so there is no faster or slower version to weigh against it.
This ticket suits travellers who want a calm, well-curated hour indoors, whether that is a rainy afternoon, a break between bigger sights, or a change of pace from Gaudí's crowds. It also pairs naturally with a Modernista house on the same street, so if you are still weighing your options, browse the full list of museums in Barcelona before you lock in a route.
Book the Egyptian Museum of Barcelona
One ticket option covers full entry to this private Egyptian collection in the Eixample.
from $16 Egyptian Museum of Barcelona Ticket
A private collection of more than a thousand ancient Egyptian pieces, from mummies to jewellery, laid out clearly near Passeig de Gràcia. A calm, well-curated hour.
- 1,000+ ancient artefacts
- Mummies & jewellery
- Central and calm
Side by Side
| Tour | Duration | Price | Book | Rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egyptian Museum Ticket | About 1 hour | $16 | Check | 4.3★ | History lovers with an hour to spare |
What You'll See
The collection covers more than a thousand ancient Egyptian pieces arranged by theme, easy to move through at your own pace.
- Mummies and painted sarcophagi
- Gold jewellery and protective amulets
- Gilded funerary masks
- Everyday objects from ancient households
- Animal mummies, including cats and ibises
- Statues of gods and pharaohs
- Canopic jars used in mummification
- Hieroglyph-inscribed stelae
How a Visit Flows
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On arrival
Show your ticket
Scan your ticket at the entrance and pick up a free floor plan of the rooms.
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First 15 minutes
Start with the funerary rooms
Move through the halls of sarcophagi and mummies, where the lighting stays low to protect the pieces.
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Mid-visit
Browse jewellery and amulets
Cases of gold jewellery, scarabs and protective amulets sit at the centre of the route.
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Around 30 minutes in
See the animal mummies
A smaller room holds mummified cats, ibises and other animals kept sacred in ancient Egypt.
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Final stretch
Finish with everyday objects
The last rooms show tools, pottery and furniture used in daily life along the Nile.
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Before you leave
Stop by the gift shop
A small shop near the exit sells Egypt-themed books and souvenirs.
Know Before You Go
Not suitable for
- Travellers seeking a large national-museum scale collection
- Anyone in a rush between two other sights
- Visitors expecting live demonstrations or shows
What to bring
- Your ticket confirmation on your phone or printed
- Comfortable shoes for standing and slow walking
- A light layer, the rooms are kept cool
- Curiosity, exhibit labels do most of the explaining
Not allowed
- Flash photography near the oldest pieces
- Large bags or backpacks inside the galleries
- Food and drink in the exhibition rooms
Insider Tips
A few small choices make the visit smoother.
- Visit on a weekday morning for the quietest rooms
- Combine it with a stroll along Passeig de Gràcia afterward
- Budget about an hour, it is not a full-day museum
- Read the room labels, most objects are dated and sourced
- Check opening hours the same week you visit, they shift seasonally
- Pair it with a nearby Modernista house for a full morning out
Where You're Headed
Egyptian Museum of Barcelona Tickets FAQ
How much does a ticket to the Egyptian Museum of Barcelona cost?
A standard adult ticket costs $16. Prices can shift with demand, so check the live listing for the current rate before you book.
What are the opening hours?
The museum opens daily, but hours change seasonally. Confirm the current schedule on the official site before you plan your visit.
What is the nearest metro station?
Passeig de Gràcia station, served by lines 2, 3 and 4, sits a short walk from the entrance.
Should I book in advance?
Booking ahead is not essential for this museum, but it locks in your price and skips any line at the door, especially in peak summer weeks.
What will I see inside?
Expect more than a thousand ancient Egyptian artefacts, including mummies, sarcophagi, jewellery, amulets, funerary masks and animal mummies, arranged across themed rooms.
Who assembled this collection?
The museum grew from a private collection put together by Barcelona hotelier Jordi Clos over several decades, which is why it feels more curated than encyclopedic.
What Visitors Say
Small but genuinely well organised, we spent just over an hour and saw everything without feeling rushed.
A nice quiet stop after the crowds at Casa Batlló. The mummy rooms were a highlight for our kids.
Not huge, but every case had something worth reading. Good value for the price.