Museums

Many world-famous museums are located in Barcelona

The CosmoCaixa constitutes an absolutely new concept of science museums.

Here we show the most popular museums in Barcelona. In Barcelona, you will find more than 80 museums, which cover a variety of topics, be it from the modern or classical art, history, shipping, science, nature, crafts or sports. Some of the museums are world famous and are in the same breath as the Louvre in Paris or the Prado in Madrid. Also for children there is a lot of interesting things to see.

Sightseeing in Barcelona

Most of the museums offer more than just the presentation of various Kunstojekte. Whether souvenirs in the museum shop can be bought, in the cafeteria spend a break or simply enjoy a magnificent view.

Information on opening times of the museums: Some museums are closed Sunday afternoon and Monday. If the Monday is a public holiday, but is mostly open. Nearly all museums are closed on 25/26 December, on 1 and 6 January.

Information on admission prices: Many offer free admission on 18 May (International Day of the museum) and 24 September (Catalan National Day). Some museums in Barcelona are also on certain days of the month (1st Sunday of the month) free. Detailed information, please refer to the appropriate museum site.

Discounts or even free admission to many museums and other attractions and free use of city bus and Metro you will have with the use of the Barcelona Card.

Fundació Joan Miró One can safely say that if have not seen the Fundació Joan Miró, you have not seen Barcelona. On the slope of Montjuïc - with great views of the city - this museum provides the ideal backdrop for the works of Miró.

Address: Avinguda Miramar, 71-75, Parc de Montjuïc
Phone: +34 934 439 470
Internet: fundaciomiro-bcn.org/
Metro: L2, L3, Paral·lel dann mit der Funicular de Montjuïc (Standseilbahn) Bus Turístic: Fundació Joan Miró

CosmoCaixa - science museum The science museum CosmoCaixa constitutes an absolutely new concept of science museums. Science should be presented as an understandable and attractive discipline. The museum is interactive, educational, and extremely attractive to the eye.

Address: Teodor Roviralta, 47-51
Phone: +34 932 126 050
Internet: www.fundaciolacaixa.es
Metro: FGC, L7, Av. del Tibidabo, dann 800 Meter zu Fuß oder mit Bus Bus: 196 ab Av. del Tibidabo Bus Turístic: Tramvia Blau - Tibidabo, weiter mit Bus 196

Aquàrium - one of the largest aquarium in Europe

Aquàrium - oceanographic museum

In over 20 basins are the most diverse marine habitats. One highlight is the shark-bassin with the glass tunnel.

Address: Moll d'Espanya del Port Vell
Phone: +34 932 217 474
Internet: www.aquariumbcn.com
Metro: L3, Drassanes, L4, Barceloneta Bus Turístic: Port Vell

Picasso Museum Picasso's success story began in Barcelona, but rather late the museum was founded. The occasion of the foundation was a bequeathed by a larger collection to the city of Barcelona.

Address: Montcada, 15-23
Phone: +34 932 563 000
Internet: www.museupicasso.bcn.es
Metro: L 4, Jaume I. Bus Turístic: Pla de Palau

Museu Europeu d'Art Modern (MEAM) - European modern art

If you are interested in impressive modern art, then you should definitely make sure your plan includes a visit to MEAM - Europeu Museu d'Art Modern. Located in the beautifully renovated Palau Gomis, the museum displays a first class collection of modern fine art from the 20th and 21st Century in alternating exhibitions.

Address: Barra de Ferro, 5
Phone: +34 935 535 445
Internet: www.meam.es
Metro: L 4, Jaume I. Bus Turístic: Pla de Palau

Museum National d'Art de Catalunya (MNAC)

Museu National d'Art de Catalunya (MNAC) The MNAC is accommodated in the former Spanish Pavilion at the World Exhibition of 1929. It houses the unique collection of Romanesque frescoes worldwide.

Address: Palau National, Parc de Montjuïc
Phone: +34 936 220 376
Internet: www.mnac.cat
Metro: L1, L3, L8, S33, S4, S8, R5, R6, Espanya Bus Turístic: MNAC

Museu Marítim - the shipping museum in Barcelona

Museu Marítim - maritime museum Among the Gothic arches of Barcelona's shipyards expect the exceptional exhibits from all periods of maritime history.

Address: Avinguda de les Drassanes
Phone: +34 933 429 920
Internet: www.museumaritimbarcelona.com
Metro: L3, Drassanes Bus Turístic: Colom - Museu Marítim

Poble Espanyol - Spanish village The Poble Espanyol shows replicas of typical buildings from all over Spain. In the houses arts and crafts show their skills. In Poble Espanyol you can find also good food and shopping.

Address: Avinguda del Marqués de Comilla
Phone: +34 935 086 300
Internet: www.poble-espanyol.com
Metro: L1, L3, L8, Espanya Bus Turístic: Poble Espanyol

Museu d`Història de Catalunya - history of Catalonia An interactive journey through the history of Catalonia from the Stone Age to the present. Very exciting design, one of the most interesting museums of Barcelona.

Address: Pl. de Pau Vila, 3 (Palau de Mar)
Phone: +34 932 254 700
Internet: www.en.mhcat.net
Metro: L4, Barceloneta Bus Turístic: Museu d`Història de Catalunya

Museum of Contemporary Art (MACBA) With its smooth white lines is the Museum of Contemporary Art, the attraction of the city of El Raval district.

Address: Plaça dels Angels, 1
Phone: +34 934 120 810
Internet: www.macba.es
Metro: L1 und L2, Universitat Bus Turístic: Plaça Catalunya

Museu d'Història de la Ciutat - city museum of Barcelona The Museu d'Història de la Cuitat tells the story of the city of Barcelona on three floors in the Palau Clarina Padellàs. Culminated in the excavation of Barcino, as the Romans called Barcelona.

Address: Plaça del Rei
Phone: +34 932 562 100
Internet: www.museuhistoria.bcn.es
Metro: L 4, Jaume I. Bus Turístic: Barri Gòtic

Museu Frederic Marès (MFM) - Spanish major sculpture collection Marès former studio contains his papers and a collection of his own works.

Address: Plaça de Sant lu, 5-6
Phone: +34 932 563 500
Internet: www.museumares.bcn.es
Metro: L4, Jaume I. Bus Turístic: Barri Gòtic

Fundació Antoni Tàpies The Fundació Antoni Tàpies houses the works of the most important artist besides Miró in Barcelona. The building, crowned in a wire mesh, is in the Eixample district.

Address: D'Aragó, 255
Phone: +34 934 870 315
Internet: www.fundaciotapies.org
Metro: L2, L3, L4, Passeig de Gràcia Bus Turístic: Casa Batlló - Fundació Antoni Tàpies

CaixaForum - museum of contemporary arts

CaixaForum - contemporary art Contemporary art of international painters and sculptors in a renovated textile mill.

Address: Avinguda Marquèss de Comillas, 6-8
Phone: +34 934 768 600
Internet: www.fundacio.lacaixa.es
Metro: L1, L3, Espanya, FGC, Espanya, L93, 933, 94, R5, R6 Bus Turístic: CaixaForum - Pavelló Mies van der Rohe

Centre de Cultura Contemporani de Barcelona (CCCB)

Centre de Cultura Contemporania de Barcelona (CCCB) - contemporary art The Centre de Cultura Contemporania de Barcelona (CCCB) organizes exhibitions, panel discussions, festivals, concerts and much more.

Address: Montalegre, 5
Phone: +34 933 064 100
Internet: www.cccb.org
Metro: L1, L2, L3, Catalunya, Universitat Bus Turístic: Plaça Catalunya

Museu de la Xocolata – The chocolate museum

Museu de la Xocolata - chocolate museum The chocolate museum Museu de la Xocolata shows the history of chocolate in Europe: its origins, how it got to us and how it was traded as an element between myth and reality, between medicine and food or as an aphrodisiac. It also shows the manufacturing of chocolate, from the cocoa bean up to industrial production processes. Also children will love this museum.

Address: Comerç, 36
Phone: +34 932 687 878
Internet: museuxocolata.cat
Metro: L4, Jaume I., L1, Arc de Triomf Bus Turístic: Barri Gòtic

Museu de Cera - waxworks museum Kings, murderers, popes or other well-known personalities are promisingly staged. Visit without a doubt Bosc then the Café de les Fades.

Address: Passatge de la Banca, 7
Phone: +34 933 172 649
Internet: www.museocerabcn.com
Metro: L3, Drassanes Bus Turístic: Colom - Museu Marítim

Museu del Modernisme Català - Museum of Catalan Art Nouveau

The Museu del Modernisme Català (MMCAT) is dedicated exclusively to Catalan Art Nouveau. It is located in a modernist residential and factory building. On the ground floor there are mainly furnishings from the modernist era, such as cabinets, dining tables, wardrobes and other artfully designed everyday items. Here it becomes clear why the modernist era was mainly a middle class Bourgoise epoch. In the cellar of the former factory building, you will find the painting and sculpture collection.

Address: Balmes, 48
Phone: +34 932 722 896
Internet: www.mmcat.cat
Metro: L2, L3, L4, Passeig de Gràcia Bus Turístic: Casa Batlló/Fundació Antoni Tàpies

Other smaller museums in Barcelona

In Barcelona you will find many great, major museums, which are certainly a "must" for a visit to Barcelona. But many smaller museums also present their exhibits here. These museums often deal with topics that are generally of specialist interest, and are well worth a visit if you are particularly interested in one of these topics.

Museums

Many world-famous museums are located in Barcelona

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