Barcelona Guide
Montjuïc
Museu Etnològic
Address: Passeig de Santa Madrona
Opening time: June– Sept Tues– Sat noon–8pm, Sun 11am–3pm; Oct– May Tues & Thurs 10am–7pm, Wed & Fri– Sun 10am–2pm
Price: €3.50, free 1st Sun of month
Telephone: 934 246 807
Website: www.museuetnologic.bcn.cat
The Museu Etnològic boasts extensive cultural collections from across the globe, particularly the Amazon region, Papua New Guinea, pre-Hispanic America, Australia, Morocco and Ethiopia. As there are too many pieces to show at any one time, it has rotating exhibitions, lasting a year or two. Spain and its regions aren't neglected, so there's usually a focus on rural Spanish life or an examination of subjects like medieval carving or early industrialization. In addition, the museum has opened up its reserved rooms, and it's a real treat to walk past the storage cabinets, piled high with anything from African masks to Spanish fans.