The Museu de la Música de Barcelona (English: Music Museum of Barcelona) is a museum in
Barcelona
Barcelona ( ; ; ) is a city on the northeastern coast of Spain. It is the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of Catalonia, as well as the second-most populous municipality of Spain. With a population of 1.6 million within c ...
, Spain that houses a collection of musical instruments from around the world as well as biographical documents, from
ancient civilisations to new technologies from the 21st century. The museum collection comprises 2000 musical instruments, 500 of which are on display, including one of the best
guitar
The guitar is a stringed musical instrument that is usually fretted (with Fretless guitar, some exceptions) and typically has six or Twelve-string guitar, twelve strings. It is usually held flat against the player's body and played by strumming ...
collections of the world.
The museum covers historical, conservational and research aspects and promotes the city’s musical heritage.
The Museu de la Música is administered by the City Council. Since 2007 its headquarters are found on the second floor of the
L'Auditori de Barcelona in the
Fort Pienc neighbourhood.
See also
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List of music museums
References
External links
Music Museum of Barcelona: official websiteMuseum über die Geschichte der Musik (german)
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Museums in Barcelona
Music museums
Music organisations based in Spain