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Museums in Barcelona

Many world-famous museums are located in Barcelona

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.

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Address: Avinguda Miramar, 71-75, Parc de Montjuïc
Phone: +34 934 439 470
Metro: Paral·lel (L2, L3), 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.

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

Aquàrium - one of the largest aquarium in Europe

Aquàrium - oceanographic museum

In over 35 basins are the most diverse marine habitats. One highlight is the shark-bassin with the glass tunnel.

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Address: Moll d'Espanya del Port Vell
Phone: +34 932 217 474
Metro: Drassanes (L3), Barceloneta (L4)
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.

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Address: Montcada, 15-23 Barcelona
Phone: +34 932 563 000
Metro: Jaume I. (L4)
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.

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Address: Barra de Ferro, 5 Barcelona
Phone: +34 934 186 891
Metro: Jaume I. (L4)
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.

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Address: Palau National, Parc de Montjuïc
Phone: +34 936 220 376
Metro: Espanya (L1, L3, L8, S33, S4, S8, R5, R6)
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.

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Address: Avinguda de les Drassanes
Phone: +34 933 429 920
Metro: Drassanes (L3)
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.

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Address: Avinguda del Marqués de Comilla
Phone: +34 935 086 300
Metro: Espanya (L1, L3, L8)
Bus Turístic: Poble Espanyol

Museu d'Història de la Ciutat - city museum of Barcelona

Museu d'Història de la Ciutat (MUHBA) - 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.

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Address: Plaça del Rei
Phone: +34 932 562 100
Metro: Jaume I. (L4)
Bus Turístic: Barri Gòtic

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.

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

MACBA - Museum of Contemporary Art

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

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Address: Plaça dels Angels, 1
Phone: +34 934 120 810
Metro: Universitat (L1, L3), Catalunya (L3)
Bus Turístic: Plaça Catalunya

Museu Frederic Marès (MFM) - Spanish major sculpture collection

Marès former studio contains his papers and a collection of his own works.

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Address: Plaça de Sant lu, 5-6
Phone: +34 932 563 500
Metro: Jaume I. (L4)
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.

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Address: D'Aragó, 255
Phone: +34 934 870 315
Metro: Passeig de Gràcia (L2, L3, L4)
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.

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Address: Avinguda Marquèss de Comillas, 6-8
Phone: +34934768600
Metro: Espanya, (L1, L3, FGC)

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.

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Address: Montalegre, 5
Phone: +34 933 064 100
Metro: Catalunya (L1, L2, L3), Universitat (L1, L2)
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.

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

Museu de Cera - wax museum

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

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Address: Passatge de la Banca, 7
Phone: +34 933 172 649
Metro: Drassanes (L3)
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.

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Address: Balmes, 48
Phone: +34 932 722 896
Metro: Passeig de Gràcia (L2, L3, L4)
Bus Turístic: Casa Batlló/Fundació Antoni Tàpies

Museu Moto - Motorcycle Museum

Barcelona is the city with the most bikes per capita in Europe. So it's no surprise that there is also a museum in Barcelona that is concerned with, among other things, the history of Catalan motorcycle brands. A visit here is to be recommended. You can expect an diverse mix of exhibits and information.

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Address: C/ Palla, 10
Phone: +34 933 186 584
Metro: Liceu (L3)
Bus: Via Laietana, Pl. Catedral, 17, 19, 40, 45

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.

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Great scenery from Miró Museum

Further sights in Barcelona

Buildings - Parks and squares - Museums - Districts - Excursions in Catalonia - Image galleries

Tips for the museum visit in Barcelona

Opening times
Most of the museums - but not all - are closed on Mondays (refer to the opening times of the respective Museum pages). If Monday is a holiday, it is then opened on Monday.

Reduced admission
For children, pensioners and the disabled. For Students usually only up to a certain age limits.

Free admission
Many museums offer an afternoon in the month (the first or the last Sunday of the month) with free admission. It is then, however, usually very crowded.
With the Barcelona Card you have free admission to many museums (partially without queuing) and reduced admission. There are also the Articket Barcelona with free entrance to six important museums.

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