Museu Eròtic de Barcelona
Private museum on La Rambla with more than 800 pieces in 14 rooms on the history of eroticism, from ancient civilisations to pin-up culture.
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About the museum
The Museu Eròtic de Barcelona opened its doors in 1997 in a building on La Rambla, opposite the Boqueria market. It is a private museum presenting a historical and cultural tour of the influence of eroticism on human societies, and it draws on Barcelona's tradition as a city open to artists, travellers and diversity.
The collection exceeds 800 pieces, including paintings, photographs, sculptures and inventions, spread across 14 rooms. The route begins with ancient civilisations and Eastern eroticism, includes the Kama Sutra, world cultures and 19th- and 20th-century European eroticism, and continues with themes such as pin-up culture, the great masters of painting, “Picasso erótico”, fetishism, the phallic tradition, corsets, and dolls and machines of the 20th century.
One room is devoted to the private collection of erotic films of King Alfonso XIII, and the route ends in the so-called Jardín Erótico. In addition to the permanent exhibition, the museum organises events, guided visits for groups and themed activities, and it runs its own shop.
Highlights
- More than 800 pieces in 14 rooms
- Room devoted to the Kama Sutra and Eastern eroticism
- Private collection of erotic films of Alfonso XIII
- “Picasso erótico” section and the great masters of painting
- Jardín Erótico as the final stop of the route
Permanent exhibition
- Exposición permanente del Museu Eròtic de Barcelona – Fourteen rooms with more than 800 pieces on the history of eroticism: ancient civilisations, Eastern eroticism, the Kama Sutra, world cultures, pin-up culture and the great masters of painting.
- Founded
- 1997
Admission & discounts
| Reduced | –Students, older people, Carnet Jove holders, and people with disabilities and their companion (according to the museum's website). |
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| Groups | –Special prices for groups; enquiries at administracion@erotica-museum.com. |
The museum sells tickets online through its tickets page and does not publish amounts in its general information. The museum offers discounts with the Bus Turístico or the Barcelona City Tour (11% or a free audio guide) and with the Barcelona Card (22%).
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The museum's website shows an access icon for people with reduced mobility, without further details.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
The museum is on La Rambla, opposite the Boqueria market.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
- Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi. Own shop and online shop.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided visits for groups, for example bachelor and bachelorette parties, with prior confirmation of the date. The museum also organises events and themed activities. |
