Gaudi House Museum | Barcelona City Guide
One of the defining figures of the city of Barcelona, Antoni Gaudi was a world-renowned architect and the greatest exponent of Catalan Modernism. The Gaudi House Museum pays homage to his brilliance and happens to be a house he resided in. The museum contains furniture, objects, and memorabilia designed by Gaudi himself from when he lived in the house, between 1906-1925.
The mansion is situated in Park Guell, a residential project dreamt up by Gaudi himself. The museum shows us a glimpse into his life. The bedroom and the studio are left as it was when Gaudi lived here, giving visitors a chance to discover a place where the master architect was ruminating his ideas.
Why visit the Gaudi House Museum?
- Casa Museu Gaudi is one of the most iconic places in the city of Barcelona. It contains furniture that Antoni Gaudi used in various other houses such as Casa Batllo, Casa Calvet and the Crypt of Colonia Guell.
- You also get an idea of how good Gaudi was with creating new objects and innovating from the displays in the garden.
- Objects such as the cross from Miralles estate and the wrought iron railings from Casa Vicens and Casa Mila adorn the garden.
- The rooms have been recreated in the same manner as when Gaudi resided in the house.
- With a supporting audiovisual exhibit, you can take a peek into what his life was like.
Things to Do at Gaudi House Museum
Visit the home
What is now a museum was once the home of the legendary architect Antoni Gaudi, who called the place his home for over twenty years. It is one of the first houses that Gaudi had built in the Park Guell project and remains one of only two houses to be completed out of the 62 originally planned.
Look at some of Gaudi’s furniture
Antoni Gaudi’s eye for detail meant that he would be a part of the creative process for every single aspect of his project, which includes the furnishing. Some of his works from Casa Batllo, Casa Calvet, and the crypt at Colonia Guell showcase his unique take on furniture.
Enjoy the garden
A place where the master architect contemplated ideas and enjoyed the idyllic life in the early 20th century. The garden still contains pieces of his work such as the wrought iron gates from his other houses and the cross from the Mirella’s estate. Image Credits
Terrace and Tower
The highest points in the house, the terrace is one of the places where you can get a great view of the park and the city. The tower is one of Gaudi’s favorite places, it provides a panoramic view of the city and overlooks his precious Sagrada Familia.
Watch the movie
Soak in the life and journey of Gaudi with the audiovisual experience at the museum. It is an eye-opening trip into the life of a man who is synonymous with the city of Barcelona and whose dedication to his work was unrivaled.
Stroll in Park Guell
Apart from housing the Gaudi Museum, the garden has many attractions. There is the Casa Batllo, one of his finest works and a UNESCO world heritage site.
You can still see the remnants of what was supposed to Gaudi’s vision of an ideal township.
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One of his most famous works, this house was one of the first projects. The building itself is quite old and Gaudi mainly worked on the remodel of the house. The design of the building has earned it the nickname Casa del Ossos or the house of bones as the building looks like it has been structured out of bones.
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The museum is open from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM throughout the year.
The full tour of the house takes around 30 minutes and if you want to visit Park Guell and surrounding attractions it might take you up to one and a half hours.
The museum is open from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM every day, throughout the year. As the museum is frequented by visitors, the best time to visit it would be the siesta time, which is between 2 PM to 6 PM.
Expect some waiting as it is one of Barcelona’s most visited places. You can avoid queues by purchasing tickets in advance and also by purchasing a skip the line pass. Warm afternoons are the best time to check out the museum.
Taxi
The Gaudi House Museum is located in Park Guell, which lies in the Garcia district. The museum is located to the north of the city center and taxis’ starting price begins from 3.40 Euros and 1.10 Euro per kilometer. The taxi rates vary according to the time of day and week, T1 operates between the workdays 8 AM to 8 PM, T2 operates between 8 PM and 8 AM and T3 operates on weekends. There are taxis available from the airport, which can vary by up to 5 Euros depending on whether you are in T1 or T2.
Metro
The metro connectivity in Barcelona is spectacular, with lines running through virtually every corner of the city. The closest stop to the Gaudi Park is Lesseps, Vallacara, and Fontana. Each of these stations is at a walking distance from the museum.
You can take the green line L3 to reach these stops. With the help of a pass, you can travel freely in and around the city.
Bus
If you are taking the Hop-On Hop-Off bus, the nearest stop for the museum is Park Guell and you can board another bus approximately every 10-15 minutes. For public buses run by TMB, there are mainly three stops you can get off at, which are: Park Guell, Olot/ Marianao and CAP Larrard. The buses you can take are 24, 92, 116, 32 and H6. All of these busses run frequently and you can catch them in 15-minute intervals.
From the Airport
There are numerous options to reach the Gaudi House Museum. You can take the metro from the terminal to Passeig De Garcia and then take the L3 to Vallacara. You can also take the bus which goes from the terminal to Pl. Espana and change the bus to the one going from Tarragona to Trav de Dalt. The taxi, however, is the quickest option and the most expensive one as well. The tariffs will cost you nearly 6 times that of what you can pay via the metro.
If you are in a hurry then the taxi is the safest option.
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Handy Insider Tips
- Budget: The entry to the house is around €5 and for attractions such as Park Guell and Casa Batllo, it is also around the same. If you pre-book tickets, you will save a lot of money.
- Dress code: There are no strict restrictions, however, it is advisable to wear clothing that does not show the shoulder and knees.
Gaudi House Museum FAQs
Q. Is the Gaudi House Museum worth visiting?
A. Yes, the museum is an ode to one of the finest architects in the world and is a great place to learn about what he was like as a person.
Q. Is Park Guell free?
A. Yes, the entry to the park is free, however, you will have to pay to enter the attractions in and around the park.
Q. How much time do I need in Park Guell?
A. If you wish to visit all the attractions, you will need approximately 2 hours in Park Guell.
Q. How many Gaudi buildings are in Barcelona?
A. There are seven buildings spread all over the city and the most popular one is the Sagrada Familia.
Q. Can I Uber to the Gaudi House Museum?
A. Unfortunately no, Uber has suspended all its services in the city, however, you can find other taxi services operating around the city.
Q. When did Gaudi live in the house?
A. Antoni Gaudi resided between 1906 and 1925, a year before his passing.
Q. Can I buy tickets on the spot or do you have to pre-book it online?
A. No, you do not have to buy it online, however, you will save time and money if you book it online.
Q. Can children visit the Gaudi House Museum for free?
A. Yes, children under the age of 11 can enter for free, provided they furnish an ID card.
Q. Can I get an audio guide?
A. Yes, you can get an audio guide upon request, however, you will not be provided one free of charge.
Casa Vicens Gaudí | Gaudí’s first house in Barcelona
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Orient and orientalisms, from modernism to modernity.
From 26.04.2023 to 07.01.2024
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Absolutely magical! Friendly staff and incredible architecture – I especially loved the smoking room, the domed room and the rooftop.
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Could have stayed here for the whole day just admiring the architecture. AmazingMy absolute favourite modernist building in Barcelona, small lovely beautiful exquisite inside and out!
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A house in vivid colors, decorated with ceramic tiles, with lots of amazing details. Among other houses gives the impression of a fairytale.
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Whish I could live in this beautiful house. The ornaments are so beautiful, the house still lives like a vibrant forest. My favorite of Gaudi.
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A house that doesn’t look like anything in the world. The attention to detail during the restoration is amazing.
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This place is unreal, this looks a dream!
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Casa Batllo, Barcelona – price, opening hours, how to get there
Batlló House or Casa Batlló is one of the architectural masterpieces of Catalan architecture, which is included in the top tourist attractions in Barcelona.
It is often called a jewelry box, and this is no coincidence.
- History of Casa Batlló
- Interior of Casa Batlló
- Facade and roof of Casa Batlló
- Quarter of Discord and Casa Batlló
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- Price of tickets to Casa Batlló
- How to get to Casa Batlló for free
- Getting there
- Map of attractions
History of Casa Batlló
In 1860, a new urban plan was approved in Barcelona, and wealthy citizens began to build their houses on Passage de Gracia.
The building was originally built in 1877 by the architect Emilio Sala Cortes, who was one of the professors of Antoni Gaudí. In 1903, this house was bought by the famous Barcelona merchant Josep Batllo, who owned several textile factories. He decided to rebuild the house and hired Antonio Gaudi for this, to whom he gave complete freedom of action.
The new owner of the house first offered the architect to demolish the old building and build a new house in its place, but Gaudí abandoned this idea, deciding to reconstruct the old building. He radically changed the facade of the house and the interior layout of the premises.
Interior of Casa Batlló
The interior of the house deserves special attention. Antoni Gaudí used the finest craftsmen to create the interior, working with wood, stone, glass and wrought iron to create the home’s interior design.
It is difficult to convey all the splendor and harmony of the interior decoration of the house. The uniqueness of the elements in every corner of the building and at the same time the perfect match with each other from the lobby to the roof. This is the case when it is better to see once. A mushroom-shaped fireplace, a stained-glass grandstand window overlooking Passeig de Gràcia, oak doors with stained-glass inserts and much more that makes you admire at every step of the journey through Casa Batlló.
The attic of the house, where utility and utility rooms used to be located, is made in the form of parabolic arches. Something similar can be seen in another house designed by Gaudí – Doma Mila.
Rear façade of the Casa Batlló
Facade and roof of the Casa Batlló
Even without going inside the building and not seeing its interior, it is impossible not to admire the Casa Batlló. Moreover, its view is beautiful at any time of the day. Its architectural and artistic decoration seems to embody the sea element. The facade of the building stands out for its color and wavy shapes, sculptural elements that look like flowers, bones, masks.
The roof is covered with tiles in the form of multi-colored scales, shimmering in the sun. Multi-colored chimneys emerge from the roof, made in the form of curved pipes with unusual caps. A turret with a St. George’s cross rises above the house. Someone sees in it the hilt of the sword of St. George, the patron saint of Catalonia, and in the surface of the roof – the body of a defeated dragon.
In this regard, many legends are composed about the house. Casa Batlló is often even called the “House of the Dragon”.
The patio of the house deserves special attention. In order to allow more sunlight into the rooms, Gaudí expanded the original courtyard and lined the walls facing it with ceramic tiles of different shades. By doing this, he achieved an even distribution of daylight between floors.
In the center of the courtyard there is an elevator, the original wooden cabin of which still functions today.
House of Lleo y Morera in the Quarter of Discord
Quarter of Discord and Casa Batlló
During the rebuilding of Casa Batlló, other houses were rebuilt in the immediate vicinity. Every Catalan rich man living in nearby houses hired the best, in his opinion, architect and tried to outdo his neighbors with his house. In addition, a solid mayor’s award was awarded for the best completed building project. As a result, several Art Nouveau houses grew nearby, forming a whole block, popularly called “la Manzana de la Discordia”, which literally translates as “Apple of Discord”.
The “Quarter of Discord”, which forms an architectural ensemble in the Art Nouveau style, includes:
- Batlló House (Casa Batlló, sometimes called Batlló House)
- Amatller House (Amatller, architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch).
- House of Lleó y Morera (Lleó Morera, architect Lluis Domenech y Montaner).
- Mulleras House (Mulleras, architect Enrique Sagnier).
- House of Josephine Bonet (Bonet, architect Marcel-ila-Coquilat)
House of Amalie next to Casa Batlló
The Batlló family has owned the house for almost half a century. The house was sold in the 1950s and changed hands several times over the following decades. In the 1990s, the house passed into the ownership of the Bernat family, who still own it. The new owners restored the house and opened it as a museum that welcomes over a million visitors every year. Casa Batlló is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Opening hours
Casa Batlló is open daily from 9:00 to 20:00.
Entrance of visitors stops one hour before the closing of the museum.
You can visit the museum before its official opening. To do this, you should buy a ticket “Be the first!” and then you, among a small number of selected participants, will enter the museum at 8:30. You will be able to explore the museum without crowds of other tourists and take cool pictures without strangers.
Free Wi-Fi is available at the Museum. Visitors are provided with an audio-video SmartGuide, available in 11 languages (Russian, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Catalan, Chinese, Japanese and Korean).
Price of tickets to Casa Batllo
Tickets can be bought online on the museum’s website casabatllo.es (there is a version in Russian) or at the box office in front of the entrance. We have indicated the prices of tickets to Casa Batlló when buying on the website. At the museum box office, the price of tickets is 4 euros more expensive. Children under 7 years old – free of charge for any type of ticket and method of purchase.
Regular visit (Blue ticket)
The price includes a visit to the museum and the use of an augmented reality guide.
Entrance ticket when purchased on the museum’s website costs 25 euros.
Students, pensioners, children (7-18 years old) – 22 euros.
Access from the Private Hall (Silver ticket)
The price of the ticket additionally includes the possibility of visiting the Private Hall, a hall of Catalan modernism with 1900 furniture.
The ticket price on the website is 33 euros.
Students, pensioners, children under 18 – 30 euros.
All inclusive (Gold ticket)
In addition, there is the possibility of an extraordinary pass and the possibility of a photo session. You will be able to take pictures in ancient interiors in costumes of that era and get an “old portrait” as a keepsake.
Ticket price online – 35 euros.
Students, pensioners, children under 18 – 32 euros.
Ticket “Be the First!”
Don’t like queues and you are constantly bothered by other tourists who prevent you from enjoying the contemplation of art objects, can’t take good pictures because strangers constantly get into the frame? Then this option is for you! With this ticket, you will be allowed into the museum half an hour before its official opening.
Ticket price for all categories – 39Euro.
Children under 7 years old are admitted free of charge.
Theatrical tour
If you want an unusual visit to Casa Batlló, then buy a ticket with the theatrical tour. You will be guided around the house by Gaudí himself or by the housekeeper of the former owner’s family, Señor Ramoneta. They will tell secrets and funny stories about the construction of the house, the daily life of its inhabitants and the bourgeoisie of the early twentieth century. The tour takes about an hour on average and is in English. A walk through the house, accompanied by a professional actor, will make the visit atmospheric and allow you to dive deeper into the creative world of Gaudí.
This tour is available only on Sundays at 17:00.
The price of tickets for all categories is 37 euros.
Children under 7 years old participate free of charge.
Rooftop concert
During the summer (usually from June to November) the museum offers unusual concerts.
Musicians, singers and dancers arrange their performances right on the roof of Casa Batlló. You can buy a ticket for a session that takes place after the official closing of the museum. First, take an hour tour of the house, and then go up to the rooftop, where you will be treated to drinks and a musical show.
Seats are limited. Prices from 39 euros per person (children under 7 years old, as with all visits, are free).
How to get to Casa Batlló for free
Not many people know, but you can look into the courtyard of Casa Batlló from the other side and see elements hidden from ordinary visitors. And, you can do it completely free of charge. Go around Casa Batlló on the right and you will see the entrance to the building supermarket. Go inside and go up to the second floor. Don’t be put off by the “Only Staff” sign on the doors. Stepping into them, you will find yourself on a balcony, just opposite Casa Batlló. Enjoy the new views of the house, the hidden Gaudí mosaics, and let the museum visitors look at you with envy that they cannot see the magnificence that is available to you.
Courtyard of Casa Batlló
How to get there
Casa Batlló is located in the center of Barcelona on Passeig de Gràcia, 43 Barcelona.
You can get here by metro and Passeig de Gràcia: L2, L3 and L4.
You can also take buses h20, V15, 7, 22 and 24 to Casa Batlló – Fundació Antoni Tàpies stop.
Read more about the fare in the article “Transport in Barcelona”.
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Antoni Gaudí’s masterpiece.
Casa Batlló in Barcelona, whose second name sounds like the House of Bones, is one of the most famous creations of Antonio Gaudí.
The only modernist building built by the great architect has been protected by UNESCO since 2005.
Let’s find out why Casa Batllo is considered a masterpiece and whether this attraction is worth seeing.
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Briefly about the visit to Casa Batllo Address: Passeig de Gracia 43, Barcelona. Metro: station “Passeig de Gràcia” (line L3). Ticket prices:
BOOK A TICKET TICKET TO 3 GAUDI HOUSES Tip 1. As a rule, there are long queues at the Casa Batlló ticket office, and there is a limit on ticket sales per day. Book your tickets in advance online to ensure that you visit the attraction at the time and date you need. Tip 2. Do you want to visit Casa Mila, Casa Batllo and Casa Vicens? With special complex ticket ⇒ you can visit three houses at once with a discount. Working hours:
Features On summer evenings there is a special offer “Magic nights” for 49.00 euros – evening visit to Casa Batlló at 18:00 and 20:00, including live music and drinks ( book online ⇒ ). A detailed description of each ticket option can be found in the article “How to buy a ticket to Casa Batlló”. |
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History of Casa Batlló
The architect worked on the design of the house from 1904 to 1906. The order was made by the textile magnate Josep Batllo.
The manufacturer and his wife wanted to get an unusual mansion.
Initially, they planned to demolish the old-fashioned building and build a new one, but Gaudí convinced the entrepreneur.
The craftsman got creative and started working on the drawings.
He left the old foundation and completely remade the walls, created a new ventilation system, lighting and original wooden decor items.
Casa Batlló is now a classic example of modernist architecture.
Walls inside the Casa Batlló.
Architectural features
The House with Skulls (sometimes called the famous mansion) owes its name to the facade.
The exterior of the building resembles a skeleton, with skull-shaped balconies and bone-like columns.
In Spanish, the attraction sounds more beautiful – Casa Battlo.
There is another name – Dragon House. Some fans of Gaudi’s talent believe that the mansion represents this mythical creature.
The building has almost no straight lines and no symmetry, but it looks harmonious.
Do not hesitate to go inside: there is something to see.
Lots of interesting interior details inside:
- Spacious interior with corrugated ceiling, reminiscent of sea waves.
- Luxurious office of the owner of the house.
- Chandelier that looks like the sun.
- Patio with multicolored ceramic and glass mosaic floor.
Entrance.
Tourists are greatly impressed by the irregularly shaped windows that resemble the windows of a fabulous house.
It seems that the window structures are made of plasticine, but this is a misleading impression.
The same stones were used to decorate the façade.
Windows and stained-glass windows.
From the facade, the roof of the house resembles a dragon’s backbone.
Four chimneys resembling giant mushrooms and a stepped asotea terrace are the highlight.
In addition, here you will see a variety of decor items made using the trencadiz technique.
Gaudí was the first to apply this technology to the decoration of buildings, creating a mosaic of pieces of multi-colored ceramics.
The building is crowned with a turret with a cross shifted to the left. This is another evidence that the great inventor loved asymmetry.
The roof of the Dragon’s house.
Ticket prices for Casa Batlló in 2021
When purchased online, the standard adult ticket price is 35 euros.
Do I need a Fast Pass to skip the line? A must if you don’t want to queue at the entrance!
You can pay for the entrance to the House of Bones at the box office or on the website online ⇒ . There are always a lot of tourists there, so it’s better to take care of purchasing tickets in advance.
Possible ticket options, as well as detailed instructions for buying tickets online HERE ⇒
Free admission
Children under 7 years old, guides with groups, people accompanying the blind, school teachers with wards (for 20 people) enjoy free admission 1 teacher).
Also, journalists accredited in Barcelona and members of Club Super 3 are allowed to pass without money.
Eligible visitors: locals, students, visitors over 65, children and young people aged 7 to 18.
Additional services
Casa Battlo is one of the first private museums to take care of visitors with disabilities:
- Braille information for the blind.
- Audio texts describing the museum in printed form are available for guests with hearing impairments.
- A special elevator is available and the staff is always ready to help.
Video guide:
(Source: Franco Di Capua).
Don’t worry about the safety of your belongings : the museum is equipped with lockers. If, nevertheless, something is lost, contact the lost and found office, where the found things are stored for a month.
While walking around the museum, take a look at the shop. It sells souvenirs that will remind you of Gaudí and magnificent Barcelona: books, postcards, jewelry, handicrafts.
Inner hall.
Opening hours
The museum welcomes guests all year round. Opening hours – from 09-00 to 18-30, the last visitors pass until 17-30.
Changes in the work of the museum – on the official website https://www.casabatllo.es/en/.
The museum tour takes about an hour. At the entrance, visitors are given a personal guide – a special mobile device.
How to get there
The house-museum is located at Passeig de Gracia, 43.
There are three travel options for tourists using public transport:
- By double-decker tourist bus.
- On regular buses 7, 24, 22, H10.
- For metro and RENFE trains, get off at Passeig de Gracia station.
From Plaça Catalunya or other places of interest in Barcelona, it is easy to reach on foot.