Barcelona Museums
Museums abound in the Catalonian capital. It’s simply a matter of choosing the topic that interests you the most. You can explore maritime history, learn about the origins of the city or even take a look at cultures from all over the world. But if you want something the kids will really enjoy, there are two museums that leap to mind: the Museum of Chocolate and the Museum of Science.
The Museum of Chocolate (Museu de la Xocolata), located in the El Born district, reveals the history of the dark confection and the Catalonian traditions in which it plays a part. However, the best part of all is the chocolate sculptures of your children’s favourite characters. They’ll want their picture taken with each and every one!
If that’s not enough, the whole family will love the CosmoCaixa Museum of Science, located in Tibidabo. The museum features a great number of interactive exhibitions to help explain certain aspects of physics and science in general. It houses a geological wall where you can learn about the earth, a flooded forest with over 100 species and a planetarium where you can observe the stars.
Soccer fans won’t want to miss a visit to the legendary Camp Nou stadium to learn a little more about their favourite players and the history of the sport. The experience is most exciting if it coincides with a match so the whole family can see the blue and claret team in action.
To round out the tour, there’s the Wax Museum on La Rambla. You’ll find sculptures of historic figures, musicians, sculptors and artist of every kind. The museum is filled with history, culture and a little bit of fantasy, too. It’s an experience the kids will love.
Food and leisure in Barcelona
Barcelona offers a great variety of cuisine. You’ll find exquisite restaurants to satisfy every taste. And at night, you can go out for tapas.
Mediterranean cuisine isn’t particularly spicy, so children tend to like it. One of the places any self-respecting foodie won’t want to miss is La Boquería, a street market located in Las Ramblas. You’ll find a little bit of everything, including produce, vegetables, meats, cheeses, fruits and fish, to delight all the senses. Inside, there are a number of renowned restaurants. Go ahead and sample the wide variety of flavours. Once you try the churros with hot chocolate, they’ll quickly become your favourite sweet.
If you need a little break, there’s nothing better than a day at the beach, especially in a city with a cool climate, like Barcelona. You can go to Puerto Olímpico or La Barceloneta, which you can reach by the underground. The best time to visit the beaches is during the summer, but the nice weather lasts well into September.
Many of the city’s museums and attractions offer discounts for children and teens, so make sure to ask before visiting. There are also a lot of places that offer student discounts with a valid student ID. You’ll also be happy to know that public transportation is free for children under three.