Museum of History of Catalonia

The Museum of the History of Catalonia (MHC), located in Plaça Pau Vila in Barcelona, is a space dedicated to the narration of the culture and history of Catalonia. This building, built in 1901, was originally used as a General Trade Warehouse. It is a characteristic example of 19th century port architecture and now houses the museum, as well as the Contemporary History Center of Catalonia, the Department of Justice of the Generalitat of Catalonia, and several new technology and gastronomic catering companies.

The museum was inaugurated on February 29, 1996, with the aim of making the citizens of Catalonia rediscover their history. It was born without its own collection, explaining the history of Catalonia through didactic museography resources and documentation and objects from other museums and collections.

Exhibitions of the Museum of History of Catalonia

The main objective of the Museum of the History of Catalonia is to explain the history of Catalonia from its oldest roots to the most contemporary times. That is why, within the museum, you can consult different stages:

• Prehistory and Antiquity: In this area, there are exhibitions of the first settlers of the region, the Iberians, Romans and other ancient cultures that have left their mark on the Catalan territory.
• Middle Ages: The area dedicated to the Middle Ages focuses on medieval events such as the formation of the Catalan counties, the feudal era, relations with the Crown of Aragon and other topics related to this period.
• Modern Age: This stage of Catalonia's history is marked by the influence of the Catalan Renaissance, the War of the Reapers, among other events that are faithfully represented in the different exhibitions of the MHC.
• Contemporary Age: Covering the most recent events up to the present day, the exhibitions of the Museum of the History of Catalonia also illustrate political, social and economic changes, as well as such prominent episodes in our history as the Spanish Civil War and the Franco's dictatorship.

In addition, the Museum of the History of Catalonia organizes temporary exhibitions, conferences and other activities to enrich the understanding of the past and promote reflection on the present and future of the region.

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