Experience the Olympic Museum Barcelona: exciting sports history and interactive exhibitions

The Olympic museum Barcelona, officially Museu Olímpic i de l'Esport Joan Antoni Samaranch, is a must-visit for sports fans, explorers and families visiting Barcelona. Located on the famous Montjuïc hill right next to the Olympic Stadium, you'll immerse yourself in the world of sports, Olympics and the vibrant sporting history of Barcelona. 

From the moment you enter, you feel the excitement that electrified the city during the 1992 Olympics – and which still resonates today. The museum features innovative, interactive exhibits: race Usain Bolt on a simulator, compare your swimming technique to Michael Phelps, or see how much weight real Olympic champions can lift. Multimedia presentations, exciting films and playful interactive stations ensure a memorable visit for young and old alike. Beyond sports challenges, you’ll find legendary memorabilia from Olympic history: original equipment used by athletes, iconic posters, medals and the fascinating collection of Juan Antonio Samaranch. 

The permanent exhibition covers the roots of the Olympic movement to the present, highlighting Barcelona’s role as a host city. A special highlight is the exhibition dedicated to the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, showing how sport transformed the city and helped shape its image as a European sporting capital. Whether you’re into football, basketball, athletics or lesser-known disciplines – the Olympic museum Barcelona has something for everyone. A visit is worthwhile for anyone wanting to experience sports history up close and discover a new side of Barcelona!