Chocolate Museum

A small museum about how chocolate came from the Americas to Barcelona, with landmarks and characters made entirely of chocolate. Your ticket is a chocolate bar.

Under-7s go free

Price:

Adults from €6

Best for:

All ages

Duration:

About 1 hour

Weather:

Indoors

📍 Area:

El Born · Map →

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Visiting the Chocolate Museum with Kids

The displays follow chocolate from cacao beans to the sweets of today, alongside landmarks and characters modelled in chocolate. They also show the craft behind the chocolate figures that decorate the mona, the Easter cake Catalan godparents give their godchildren. The museum, in El Born, is run by Barcelona’s pastry makers’ guild.

Visiting the Chocolate Museum with Kids

Quick Family Facts

Best for: All ages
Visit time: About 1 hour
Children: Under-7s go free
Nearby: Parc de la Ciutadella, El Born Cultural Centre, Mercat de Santa Caterina

Highlights

Chocolate Sculptures

Famous buildings and well-known characters, all made of chocolate.

The Story of Chocolate

How chocolate went from cacao beans to the sweets we know today.

Chocolate Workshops

A workshop where children make and decorate their own chocolate (extra cost).

Frequently Asked Questions

Do children need tickets for the Chocolate Museum?

Children under 7 go free, and older children pay a reduced price.

Is the ticket really chocolate?

Yes! Your entry ticket is a chocolate bar, so everyone gets a sweet treat.

Are there chocolate workshops for kids?

Yes, the museum runs chocolate workshops for children and families. They cost extra and need to be booked in advance.

How do we get there?

The museum is on Carrer del Comerç in El Born. The nearest metro stations are Arc de Triomf (L1 red line) and Jaume I (L4 yellow line), both about a 7-minute walk away.