Museu Frederic Marès, Art and sculpture museum in Gothic Quarter, Barcelona, Spain.
Museu Frederic Marès is an art museum in the Gothic Quarter displaying sculptures spanning from pre-Roman times to the twentieth century. The collection occupies several stories within the Palau Reial Major building, with each level showcasing works from different periods.
The museum was founded in 1948 when sculptor Frederic Marès donated his collection to Barcelona. This gift established an institution housed in the former royal palace to preserve artworks spanning many centuries.
Medieval Christian art forms the core of the collection, with religious sculptures reflecting different artistic traditions of Spanish periods. These works shape how the spaces look today and give visitors a sense of the region's religious heritage.
The museum sits on Plaça de Sant Iu and is easy to reach from the Gothic Quarter. Opening hours change seasonally, so visitors should check ahead, and discounted admission is available for students and seniors.
The museum holds a separate collection of thousands of nineteenth-century objects including fans, pipes, photographs, keys, and timepieces. This Collector's Cabinet reveals what everyday life looked like in an earlier era.
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