Step back in time as you weave around collections of artifacts meticulously curated from ancient Egyptian sites during your visit to Barcelona's Museu Egipci. See elaborate golden jewelry, learn about the burial rites of powerful pharaohs, and get up-close looks at items used for funerary purposes.

Opened in 1994, Museu Egipci is home to over 1,100 pieces that mark some of the most important archaeological discoveries related to ancient Egypt. Inside, you can find statues depicting the Pharaoh Ramses III, admire golden rings and heads dedicated to Osiris, and explore the careful work of artisans who crafted stone bowls that date back thousands of years.

Learn about the process of mummification with displays that house caskets, coffins, and funerary masks, and see items pulled straight from the boudoir as you examine beds and headrests that belonged to elite Egyptians. Before you leave, don't forget to scope out temporary exhibits that offer views of special items, and swing by the gift shop to consider educational souvenirs and artifact replicas.