2026-05-07

The Egyptian Museum of Barcelona, ​​promoted by the Clos Archaeological Foundation, joins the celebration of the Night of Museums with an open day on Saturday, May 16 from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. The center, the only one in Spain dedicated exclusively to the art and culture of ancient Egypt, has a collection of more than 1,350 pieces that allows you to explore different aspects of the pharaonic civilization. Located on Valencia Street, the museum offers a tour of sculptures, sarcophagi, jewelry, amulets and funerary objects that explain the daily life, beliefs and rituals of ancient Egypt.

For its part, the Opisso Museum, housed in the Hotel Astoria, houses the most important permanent exhibition of the illustrator Ricard Opisso i Sala (Tarragona, 1880 – Barcelona, ​​1966), an artist linked to the modernist movement and the legendary Els Quatre Gats establishment. The collection, assembled by the Clos family over more than fifty years, includes more than 400 pieces including drawings, illustrations, oils, watercolors and posters. The works portray the daily life of Barcelona and Paris in the 20th century, with scenes marked by humor, sport and the social life of the time.

The hotel group Derby Hotels Collection opens the doors to a world of creative expression and cultural commitment. Its 21 luxury establishments between Barcelona, ​​Madrid and London are located in historic buildings, where they house collections of ancient and contemporary art with more than 5,000 pieces in total. Through its hotels, museums and foundations, Derby Hotels Collection works actively to preserve cultural identity, protect architectural heritage and keep local traditions alive, turning each space into a meeting point between history, art and the city. With initiatives such as the Night of Museums, the group reinforces its desire to bring culture closer to the public and promote artistic and heritage sensitivity.