Foods That Came from America at the Museum of History

How did our diet change following the arrival of new ingredients from the Americas? This family-friendly activity invites children and adults to journey into culinary history through discovery and imagination. 🌽🥔

The event is part of the family activity series "Pessics d'història", hosted at the Museu d'Història de Catalunya to bring historical heritage closer to all ages.

🎨 Aliments que van venir d'Amèrica

📅 7 November 2026

🕐 11:00 AM (Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes)

📍 Museu d'Història de Catalunya, Barcelona

🎟️ 2 €

📖 A journey through historical flavors

What foods were found in a medieval kitchen? What could be bought in an 18th-century market? In this interactive workshop, participants will design medieval and modern meals based on the ingredients available in each historical period.

Throughout the activity, attendees will explore the significant impact that the arrival of products from the Americas had on dining habits and culinary customs across Europe.

🏛️ Family activities at the museum

The "Pessics d'història" program offers engaging sessions tailored for children and families at the Museu d'Història de Catalunya, combining storytelling, learning, and active participation in an inspiring historical setting.

ℹ️ Good to know: Recommended for ages 6 and up. Friends of the Museum receive a 25% discount. Once payment is completed, no refunds are issued for cancelled places, but ticket fees will be fully refunded if a session is cancelled by the venue.

✨ A tasty historical exploration into the origins of our favorite ingredients!