On Passeig de Gràcia in Barcelona’s Eixample, the Perfume Museum traces the history of fragrance through almost 5,000 bottles and vessels from different periods and cultures. Look for distinctive pieces such as a Salvador Dalí bottle and a set associated with Marie Antoinette. The displays focus on how perfume containers have changed over time. Its location near Casa Batlló makes it easy to combine with a visit to the surrounding sights.
A museum founded in 1961
The Perfume Museum was founded in 1961 to show how perfume bottles and containers have developed across history and geography. Its collection brings together nearly 5,000 vessels from different periods and cultures.
The displays are arranged to show changes in the forms and design of fragrance containers over time. Distinctive objects include a bottle by Salvador Dalí and a set associated with Marie Antoinette.
On Passeig de Gràcia
The museum is at Pg. de Gràcia, 39, in Barcelona’s Eixample district, near Casa Batlló. Its location makes it straightforward to pair with other stops along Passeig de Gràcia.
FAQ
Where is the Perfume Museum in Barcelona?
It is at Pg. de Gràcia, 39, in the Eixample district, near Casa Batlló.
What can you see at the Perfume Museum?
The collection contains nearly 5,000 perfume vessels from different historical periods and cultures. Notable pieces include a Salvador Dalí bottle and a set associated with Marie Antoinette.
When was the Perfume Museum founded?
The museum was founded in 1961.
