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MUHBA - Museu d'Història de Barcelona - Vil·la Joana


The museum is dedicated to the memory of Jacint Verdaguer, one of the leading authors of the Catalan Renaixença period, and occupies two floors of the Vil·la Joana, an 18th-century farmhouse on the Collserola Ridge.

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The Museu-Casa Verdaguer is a typical example of a Catalan country house and displays personal objects belonging to the great poet Jacint Verdaguer (1845-1902). These mementoes take us on a journey through the recent history of Catalonia and Barcelona.

The museum comprises two sections: the “sentimental” section, featuring period furniture; and the “literary” section, with an exhibition about Jacint Verdaguer’s life and literary career. Highlights include original drawings by Andreu Solà (Ripollet, 1863-1902) for an edition of Dietari d'un Peregrí a Terra Santa  (An Account of a Pilgrim to the Holy Land), a drawing by Alexandre de Riquer (Calaf, 1856-Palma de Mallorca, 1920) which frames a musical score by Francesc Alió, Lo Plor de la tórtora (The Weeping of a Turtledove), and a copy of Oda a Barcelona (Ode to Barcelona) signed by Verdaguer. The museum also houses a collection of books about the poet and his works, as well as contemporary publications. It also has a specialised photographic collection.

 
Address: Ctra. de l'Esglèsia, 104 - Vallvidrera
Phone: 932 047 805
How to get there: Bus 118 and 128. | FGC, stop Baixador de Vallvidrera.
Web site: www.museuhistoria.bcn.cat
Opening time: Saturday, Sunday & public holidays, from 10am to 2pm.
From Tuesday to Friday groups with previous reservation.
January 1st, May 1st, June 24th & December 25th closed.