Museu de la Música de Barcelona, Music museum in Fort Pienc district, Barcelona, Spain.
The Museu de la Música is a museum on the second floor of L'Auditori that displays a portion of a larger collection spanning roughly 2000 instruments. The exhibition offers a view of musical instruments from ancient times to the present day from many parts of the world.
The museum grew from interest sparked by the 1888 Barcelona World Fair, which led to building a dedicated collection of musical instruments. Over time the collection expanded and eventually found a home in a dedicated space.
The exhibition shows instruments from many cultures and explains how they function in musical traditions around the world. You see how different peoples understand and express music through their own ways.
The museum is on the second floor of L'Auditori and is open Tuesday through Sunday, with extended hours on Thursdays until late evening. Plan enough time to explore the instruments at a comfortable pace.
The museum holds one of the world's most significant collections of classical guitars, including rare pieces by master craftsman Antonio de Torres. These instruments show the craftsmanship tradition and sound character of a bygone era.
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