Quick answer
- Your ticket is a bar of chocolate. You can eat it while you walk round. This is not a gimmick they mention at the end — it’s how you get in.
- €8 adult, €5.60 for students, over-65s and unemployed, free under 6.
- Carrer del Comerç 36, in El Born, in a former convent. Ten minutes’ walk from Parc de la Ciutadella.
- Open Monday to Saturday 10:00–19:00, Sunday and holidays 10:00–15:00.
- It’s small. It will thake as much as 45 minutes.
Where to stay in Barcelona — our three picks
Generator Barcelona – private family rooms at hostel prices, five minutes from Passeig de Gràcia and metro Diagonal (L3/L5). Rooms are small and the bar downstairs is lively, so ask for a higher floor.
H10 Cubik – on the edge of the Gothic Quarter, with the Atic rooftop terrace and pool. You can walk to the cathedral, the beach and the Born from the door, which saves you metro tickets all week.
The Cotton House Hotel, Autograph Collection – the old cotton guild building on Gran Via, a ten-minute walk from Casa Batlló and the Sagrada Família side of Eixample. Quiet, grown-up, and the rooftop is the reason to book it.
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The ticket really is chocolate
You pay, and you’re handed a bar of chocolate with the museum’s design on it. That’s your entry. Nobody scans it, nobody takes it back, and you can eat it on the way round.
It is a good dark chocolate bar.
What’s actually inside
The museum walks through chocolate from cocoa cultivation to the finished bar, with a history section covering the Maya, the Aztecs and chocolate’s arrival in Europe — Barcelona was one of the first European ports it came through, which is why the museum is here rather than anywhere else.
The reason to bring children, though, is the chocolate sculptures — full-size models built by Catalan pastry chefs, replaced periodically, ranging from Gaudí buildings to cartoon characters.
How long it takes, and who it suits
It is a museum that it is worth going with kids of any ages. Even my kids, teenagers, loved it. It is only 45 minutes and kids don’t have the time to get bored.
Is there a workshop?
The museum runs chocolate workshops and tastings alongside the exhibition. But, we went during Sunday and there wasn’t any.
Is it worth €8?
Yes, it is worth 8EUR for adults and 5.60EUR for students.
Making a morning of it
The museum is small enough that it doesn’t fill a day, and it’s five minutes from some of the best of El Born.
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- Barcelona Zoo — same direction
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Chocolate Museum Barcelona: FAQ
How much is the Chocolate Museum in Barcelona?
€7 for adults and €5.60 for students, over-65s and unemployed visitors. Children under 6 go free. The ticket itself is a bar of chocolate that you can eat during the visit.
Is the Chocolate Museum Barcelona worth it?
Yes, it is worth it
How long does the Chocolate Museum take?
Around 45 minutes, if you want you can do it quicker.
Where is the Chocolate Museum in Barcelona?
Carrer del Comerç 36, in the El Born neighbourhood, in a former convent. It is about a ten-minute walk from Parc de la Ciutadella and close to the Arc de Triomf and Jaume I metro stations.
What are the Chocolate Museum’s opening hours?
Monday to Saturday from 10am to 7pm, and Sundays and bank holidays from 10am to 3pm. Check the museum’s own site before travelling, as holiday hours vary.
Is the Chocolate Museum good for toddlers?
This museum is great for kids of any ages.
