Museum of the History of Catalonia
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Museu d'Història de Catalunya (MHC) | |
Established | February 1996; 28 years ago (February 1996) |
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Location | Palau de Mar, Plaça de Pau Vila, 3, Barcelona |
Type | History museum |
Visitors | 148.093 (2017)[1] |
Director | Jordi Principal |
Owner | Generalitat de Catalunya |
Public transit access | Barceloneta |
Website | www |
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The Museum of the History of Catalonia (Catalan: Museu d'Història de Catalunya, MHC) is a history museum in Barcelona that promotes the awareness and knowledge of the history of Catalonia and its culture. The museum is located in Barcelona's Palau de Mar, the former General Stores (Magatzems Generals de Comerç), the sole building of Barcelona's old industrial port still standing.