The Museu de Ciències Naturals de Barcelona is an institution with more than 140 years of history that conserves a heritage of more than three million specimens in the fields of mineralogy, petrology, palaeontology, zoology and botany. Its history dates back to the end of the 19th century.

This valuable heritage has been enriched year by year thanks to specimens obtained through donations from private individuals, agreements with the Zoo and Catalonia’s natural parklands, and also through the Museum’s own research work.

The Natural Sciences Museum of Barcelona is housed in different buildings located in three strategic areas of the city: Ciutadella Park, Montjuïc Park and the Forum Park.