Museo Egipcio de Barcelona, Art museum in Dreta de l'Eixample, Barcelona, Spain
The Museo Egipcio is an art museum in Barcelona housing over 1,000 artifacts from ancient Egypt, including mummies, sarcophagi, jewelry, and ceremonial objects arranged across three exhibition floors. The collection provides a comprehensive view of pharaonic civilization through these diverse and well-preserved pieces.
This institution was founded in 1994 by the Fundació Arqueològica Clos as the first museum in Spain dedicated to pharaonic culture. The opening marked a turning point in how Spanish institutions approached the study and display of Egyptian antiquities.
The collection shows how ancient Egyptians prepared their dead and what role religion played in their daily lives through the artifacts on display. You can observe funeral objects, everyday items, and religious pieces arranged to tell the story of their beliefs and practices.
The museum offers educational programs and specialized workshops designed for visitors of varying interests and knowledge levels. A dedicated library with extensive research materials allows you to explore Egyptian civilization and archaeology in greater depth.
The museum conducts active archaeological missions in Egypt and operates an Egyptology School that engages students with field research. This direct connection to ongoing excavations gives you insight into current discoveries and how modern scholarship continues to uncover new knowledge.
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