Inaugurated in February 2015, this new museum is located opposite the Picasso Museum, and contains a superb collection of artefacts that perfectly justifies its name. Exhibits come from different cultures in Africa, Asia, America and Oceania, and have been brought together to create a diverse, intriguing exhibition which will capture anyone’s interest and imagination. Mayan axes, African masks and Buddhist sculptures are just a few of the things you’ll see as you move between the many rooms of this new museum. Set in the heart of the Born district this place is definitely worth a visit.
The Collection.
The museum aims to be a centre for the preservation and presentation of non-western artistic heritage and with around 2,400 objects of art there is plenty to see. To help bring the pieces alive they are interspersed with interactive and audiovisual resources including touch-screen monitors, which you can use to look through photos, videos and information. Multimedia guides are available, and you can download an app to enhance your experience. This multimedia approach combined with well-presented information enables you to truly imagine how different people lived, making this exhibition a true exploration of world cultures rather than simply a collection of art.
Look out for…
The upcoming exhibition Writings. Symbols, Words, Powers which explores ancient writing – showing how it first developed, how it has evolved, its importance to the cultures for which it was created and its importance since.
by Jamie Stephens
Info:
Address:
Carrer Montcada, 12
Area:
Centre – Ciudad Vella
Website:
museuculturesmon.bcn.cat
Admission:
General admission: 5€
Reduced admission: 3.50€
Opening Times:
Tue-Sat 10:00 – 19:00
Sun: 10:00 – 20:00
