10 Barcelona museums that are free on Sundays 2023 | bizFlats
Which are the Barcelona museums that are free? It’s that time of year again. Now known as blue week, the middle of January is a rather dismal time: winter is most definitely here, all the excitement of Christmas is over and our bank accounts are still recovering from the festivities of the previous month.
Yet fear not! We’re here to brighten up the bluest time of the year with this list of 10 museums in Barcelona that are free on the first Sunday of every month or, in some cases, every Sunday!
So beat the January blues by delving into all the culture, art and history Barcelona can offer you. And the best thing is, you don’t need to spend a penny! As these are (still) strange times, we recommend checking the websites before visiting and booking your spot online, if necessary.
Barcelona museums that are free on Sundays
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Barcelona museums that are free on Sundays
The National Art Museum of Catalonia (MNAC)
Palau Nacional, Parc de Montjuïc, s/n, 08038 Barcelona
Capturing a century of art in the region, the stunning MNAC stands proudly at the foot of the city’s Montjuic mountain. It has a fantastic permanent art exhibition dating back to the Middle Ages and also features temporary exhibitions on artists like Gaudí. Don’t miss the rooftop view point!
Entry is free on every Saturday of the month after 3 pm, the first Sunday of the month and on the museum’s open days. You can book your spot here.
Museum of Music
Carrer de Lepant, 150, 08013 Barcelona
Boasting a collection of both ancient and contemporary instruments, the Museum of Music in Barcelona is an unmissable stop for music lovers. The museum is free on the first Sunday of the month (all day), every Sunday after 3 pm, and every Thursday after 6 pm.
Barcelona History Museum (MUHBA)
Plaça del Rei, s/n, 08002 Barcelona
Delve into the history of Barcelona – once known as Barcino – at this museum located in the heart of the Gothic Quarter. The MUHBA forms part of a group of essential museums that put Barcelona in historical context, including Bunker 307, Park Güell, and the Temple of August.
The museum is free on Sundays between 3 pm and 8 pm and all day on the first Sunday of the month.
Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art (CCCB)
Carrer de Montalegre, 5, 08001 Barcelona
The CCCB has something for everyone: from art installations, round table discussions, activities and workshops especially for kids, cinema, interactive exhibitions, and more.
Admission is free every Sunday after 3 pm but tickets must be reserved in advance. Free tickets become available every Wednesday for the upcoming Sunday and go fast, so be sure to book yours here.
Picasso Museum
Carrer de Montcada, 15-23, 08003 Barcelona
This light-filled museum is home to one of the biggest collections of works by Malaga-born artist Pablo Picasso, and can be found in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter. Visit for free on Thursdays after 5 pm and the first Sunday of the month. We recommend reserving your free ticket before visiting here.
Museu Frederic Marès
Plaça Sant Iu, 5, 08002 Barcelona
The sculptor, artist and collector Frederic Marès donated his entire collection to the city, resulting in this beautiful museum tucked away in a section of the city’s Royal Palace. Entrance is free on the first Sunday of the month from 11 am to 8 pm and every Sunday from 3 pm onwards.
Design Museum of Barcelona
Plaça de les Glòries Catalanes, 37, 08018 Barcelona
This modern museum in Barcelona’s tech district explores different areas of the world of design and offers a journey into the aesthetics of every day life, from fashion, furniture, advertising and graphic art, textiles, and more.
Admission is free on the first Sunday of the month from 10 am to 8 pm and every Sunday from 3 pm onwards.
Maritime Museum (MMB)
Av. de les Drassanes, s/n, 08001 Barcelona
Learn about the important role the sea has played in making Barcelona the city it is today.
Don’t miss the full-scale replica ships in this museum that was once the city’s royal shipyard. Admission is free every Sunday after 3 pm.
Museum of Natural Sciences
Plaza Leonardo Da Vinci, 4-5, 08019 Barcelona
This sprawling museum in Parc Forum makes for a great day out for the whole family. The building itself is a work of art and its contemporary exhibitions are often based on fun and exciting themes from the natural world. Free on Sunday afternoons after 3 pm and the first Sunday of the month.
Montjuïc Castle
Ctra. de Montjuïc, 66, 08038 Barcelona
This modest yet majestic castle dates back to 1640 and boasts spectacular panoramic views of the city. Discover more about this military fortress with free admission on Sunday afternoons after 3 pm and the first Sunday of the month.
So there you have it, a list of 10 Barcelona museums that are free on Sundays. We know what we’re doing this weekend – do you?
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Complete Guide to Barcelona’s Free Museum Days
Barcelona is steeped in history and filled to the brim with art and cultural institutions.
From large art galleries to museums and Roman ruins, it’s a culture fanatic’s paradise. And even better yet, many of the city’s fabulous museums open their doors for free on certain days so you can save your hard-earned cash for some of that famous Catalan wine or a train ticket up the coast.
Free days are usually on the first Sunday of the month, but some museums are free every Sunday afternoon, and there are even some places in the city that you can always visit for free. We’ve put together an interactive map with the details of all the incredible places you can visit for free.
Keep in mind that each museum’s opening days and hours are subject to change, so it’s always a good idea to check the museum’s website before heading out.
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Casa de l’Ardiaca, Arxiu Històric de Barcelona. Photo by Vicente Zambrano González courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).
Always Free
Arxiu de la Corona d’Aragó Free entry at all times.
October-June: Monday to Friday 9:00-14:30. July-September: Monday to Friday 9:00-14:00. | Carrer dels Comtes, 2
Arxiu Fotogràfic de Barcelona Free entry at all times Monday to Saturday 10:00-19:00, Sundays and public holidays 10:00-14:00. | Plaça de Pons i Clerch, 2, 2n
Arxiu Històric de la Ciutat de Barcelona Free entry at all times Monday to Friday 9:00-19:30, Saturdays 10:00-19:30. | Carrer de Santa Llúcia, 1
Centre d’Art Santa Mònica Free entry at all times, Tuesday to Sunday and public holidays 11:00-20:30. | La Rambla, 7
La Virreina Centre de la Imatge Free entry at all times, Tuesday to Sunday and public holidays 11:00-20:00. | La Rambla, 99
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Columns from the Temple of Augstus. Photo by Antonio Lajusticia Bueno, courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).
MUHBA Oliva Artés Free entry at all times.
October-March: Tuesday & Wednesday 10:00-14.00, Saturday & Sunday 11:00-15:00 & 16:00-18:00. April-May: Tuesday & Wednesday 10:00-14.00, Saturday & Sunday 11:00-15:00 & 16:00-20:00. June-September: Wednesdays 16:00-20:00, Saturday & Sunday 11:00-15:00 & 16:00-20:00. | Carrer d’Espronceda, 142-146
MUHBA Temple d’August Free entry at all times, Mondays 10:00-14:00; Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00-19:00; Sunday 10:00-20:00. | Carrer del Paradís, 10
MUHBA Turó de la Rovira Free entry at all times. October-March: Wednesdays 10:00-14:00, Saturday & Sunday 10:00-15:00. April, May & September: Wednesdays 10:00-14.00, Saturday & Sunday 10:00-15:00 & 16:00-20:00. June-August: Wednesday, Friday-Sunday 17:00-20:00. | Carrer de Marià Labèrnia, s/n
Palau Robert Free entry at all times, Monday to Saturday 9:00-20:00, Sundays and public holidays 9:00-14:30. | Passeig de Gràcia, 107
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Castell de Montjuïc, photo by Vicente Zambrano González courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 4.
0).
Free Every Sunday
Born Centre Cultural Free entry to the grounds everyday 10:00-20:00 (November to February 10:00-19:00). Entry to the exhibits is free the first Sunday of the month and 15:00-20:00 all other Sundays. | Plaça Comercial, 12
Castell de Montjuïc Free entry first Sunday of every month March 1-October 31 10:00-20:00, November 1-February 28 10:00-18:00 and on all other Sundays 15:00 to close. | Ctra. de Montjuïc, 66
Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona (CCCB) Free entry on Sundays 15:00-20:00. Tickets must be booked in advance. | Carrer de Montalegre, 5, 08001
Jardí Botànic de Barcelona Free entry all day on the first Sunday of each month and all other Sundays from 15:00. | Carrer Doctor Font i Quer, 2
Monestir de Pedralbes Free entry every Sunday 15:00-20:00. | Baixada del Monestir, 9
MUHBA El Call Free entry first Sunday of every month 11:00-15:00 & 16:00-19:00 and all other Sundays 15:00-19:00 | Placeta de Manuel Ribé, s/n
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Museu d’Història de Barcelona (MUHBA), Plaça del Rei.
Photo by Antonio Lajusticia Bueno courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).
Museu d’Història de Barcelona (MUHBA) Free entry first Sunday of every month 10:00-20:00, and all other Sundays 15:00-20:00 | Plaça del Rei, s/n
Museu de Ciències Naturals Free entry first Sunday of every month 10:00-20:00 and all other Sundays 15:00-20:00. | Plaça Leonardo da Vinci, 4-5, 08019 Barcelona
Museu de la Música Free entry first Sunday of every month 10:00-19:00, on all other Sundays 15:00-19:00 and Thursdays 18:00-21:00. | Carrer de Lepant, 150
Museu del Disseny Free entry first Sunday of every month 10:00-20:00 and all other Sundays 15:00-20:00. You can book tickets in advance on the museum website. | Plaça de les Glòries Catalanes, 37-38
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Museu Etnològic i Cultures del Món (Montjuïc)
Museu Etnològic i Cultures del Món (Montcada) Free entry first Sunday of every month 10:00-19:30 and all other Sundays 15:00-19:30.
You can reserve tickets in advance. | Carrer de Montcada, 12-14
Museu Etnològic i Cultures del Món (Montjuïc) Free entry first Sunday of every month 10:00-19:30 and all other Sundays 15:00-19:30. You can reserve tickets in advance. | Passeig de Santa Madrona, 16
Museu Frederic Marès Free entry first Sunday of every month 11:00-20:00 and on all other Sundays 15:00-20:00. You can book tickets in advance on the museum website. | Plaça de Sant Iu, 5
Museu Marítim de Barcelona Free entry every Sunday 15:00-20:00. Tickets can only be purchased in person. | Av. de les Drassanes, s/n
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Pavelló Mies van der Rohe, photo by Vicente Zambrano González courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).
Free the First Sunday of the Month
Fundació Foto Colectania Free entry first Sunday of every month 11:00-15:00. | Passeig de Picasso, 14
Museu d’Arqueologia Free entry the first Sunday of every month 10:00-14:30.
| Passeig de Santa Madrona, 39
Museu d’Història de Catalunya Free entry the first Sunday of every month 10:00-14:30. | Plaça de Pau Vila, 3
Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya (MNAC) Free entry on Saturdays, from October to April 15:00-18:00 and from May to September 15:00-20:00. Free entry the first Sunday of every month 10:00-15:00. Tickets must be booked in advance. | Palau Nacional, Parc de Montjuïc, s/n
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Palau Güell, photo by Pepe Navarro courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).
Museu Olímpic i de l’Esport Joan Antoni Samaranch Free entry the first Sunday of every month 10:00-14:30. | Av. de l’Estadi, 60
Museu Picasso Free entry first Sunday of every month 10:00-20:00, and every Thursday 17:00-20:00. You must book your ticket in advance. | Carrer de Montcada, 15-23
Palau Güell Free entry first Sunday every month.
April-September 10:00-20:00, October-March 10:00-17:30. | Carrer Nou de la Rambla, 3-5
Pavelló Mies van der Rohe Free entry first Sunday of every month: from March to October 10:00-20:00, and from November to February 10:00-18:00. | Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia
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Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona (MACBA), photo by Marc Lozano courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).
Other Free Days
Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art (MACBA) Free entry every Saturday 16:00-20:00. You can book tickets in advance on the museum website. | Plaça dels Àngels, 1
KBr Fundación MAPFRE Free entry every Tuesday. October 1-March 31, 11:00-19:00. April 1-September 1,11:00-20:00 | Avenida Litoral, 30
Museu de Carrosses Fúnebres Free entry Saturdays and Sundays 10:00-14:00.
| Carrer de la Mare de Déu de Port, 56
Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya (MNAC) Free entry on Saturdays, from October to April 15:00-18:00 and from May to September 15:00-20:00. Free entry the first Sunday of every month 10:00-15:00. Tickets must be booked in advance. | Palau Nacional, Parc de Montjuïc, s/n
Museu Picasso Free entry first Sunday of every month 10:00-20:00, and every Thursday 17:00-20:00. You must book your ticket in advance. | Carrer de Montcada, 15-23
Promotions for free admission to Barcelona museums – when and where?. Spain in Russian
Barcelona is a treasure trove of unique architectural sights, works of art, historical monuments and just amazing things. Whenever you arrive in the capital of Catalonia, the doors of permanent exhibitions of Barcelona museums and many seasonal exhibitions are always open for you. And of course, there is the possibility of free visits to these temples of art – you just need to know on what day and what time a particular museum holds a “free entry” campaign.
We bring to your attention a short guide to the museums of Barcelona, providing residents and visitors of the city with the opportunity to visit the exhibition halls for free.
1. National Art Museum of Catalonia (MNAC)
The rich collections of the museum showcase all forms of art from the Romantic era to the middle of the 20th century, acquainting visitors with the diversity of Catalan culture. The number of the rarest exhibits reaches 200,000 units. Here you can also see some exhibits from the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum.
Free admission: Saturday from 15:00, the first Sunday of every month.
Open days: 12 February, 18 May (International Museum Day), 11 and 24 September.
Opening hours: October – April, Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00-18:00; May – September, Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00-20:00; Sunday and holidays – 10:00 to 15:00.
Address: Palau Nacional, Parc de Montjuïc, s/n, 08038 Barcelona.
2. Barcelona History Museum
4000 sq. m of underground Roman labyrinths – streets, wine and olive warehouses, estates, discovered at the end of 1920s in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter. You can get into the labyrinth from the merchant’s palace Casa Padellas (Casa Padellás) and follow the route that includes Plaza del Rey, Pedralbes Monastery, Villa Joana, Park Guell, Santa Caterina and El Cal.
Free entrance: the first Sunday of each month all day and every Sunday after 15:00.
Open days: February 12, May 18, September 24.
Opening hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00-19:00, Sunday – 10:00-20:00, public holidays – 10:00-14:00.
Address: Plaça del Rei, s/n, 08002 Barcelona.
3. Museum of Music
The Museum of Music in the Cultural Center L’Auditori houses several hundred unique exhibits.
Here is one of the largest collections of musical instruments and documents in Spain. The exhibits are located on the second level of the building, designed by renowned architect Rafael Moneo. The third floor is given over to the hall of documentation and scientific research.
Free entrance: the first Sunday of each month all day and every Sunday after 15:00.
Open days: February 12, May 18, September 24, November 22.
Opening hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00-18:00, Sunday 10:00-20:00.
Address: C/Lepant, 150, 2ª pl., 08013 Barcelona.
4. Frederic Mares Museum
Frederic Mares collected everything he considered interesting, from combs and opera glasses to statues of gargoyles. He created an extensive collection of Spanish sculpture from ancient times to the 19th century (mainly metal carving) and supplemented it with his work.
Tens of thousands of various items, mostly created in the 19th century – fans, smoking pipes, watches, jewelry and other items that tell about the life and customs of the past, were donated by the author to the city in 1944 and since then form part of one of the most unusual collections in Barcelona.
Free entrance: the first Sunday of every month all day and every Sunday after 15:00. Open Houses: February 2, May 18, May 26, 2016 (Corpus Christi), September 24. Opening hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00-19:00, Sunday – 11:00-20:00. Address: Plaça de Sant Iu, 5, 08002 Barcelona.
5. Virreina Center for Contemporary Art – La Virreina Center de la Imatge
The walls of the viceroy’s palace, built in exquisite baroque style, with its patio and adjoining buildings, serve as an excellent setting for major temporary exhibitions, as well as a center of urban culture.
The palace houses the Wirrain Center for Contemporary Art, which hosts various installations, photo and audiovisual exhibitions, literary festivals and other events.
Admission is free.
Opening hours: Tuesday – Sunday and holidays – 12:00-20:00.
Holidays: January 1st, May 1st, December 25th and 26th.
Address: La Rambla, 99, 08002 Barcelona.
6. Picasso Museum
The museum’s collection includes more than 3,800 works presented at the permanent exhibition. Among them are the most famous works of Pablo Picasso: paintings of the Blue Period, self-portraits, engravings depicting his friend Jaume Sabartes, as well as 58 canvases created based on Velázquez’s painting “Maid of Honor” (“Meninas”), donated to the museum by the author himself.
The museum is located in five Gothic palaces, which are some of the best examples of urban medieval architecture.
Free entrance: the first Sunday of each month all day and every Sunday after 15:00.
Open days: February 12, May 18, September 24.
Opening hours: Tuesday-Sunday 9:00-19:00, Thursday 9:00-21:30.
Address: C/Montcada, 15-23, 08003 Barcelona.
7. Center de Cultura Contemporania de Barcelona (CCCB)
Cultural Center, opened in 1994 in the House of Mercy in the building of a former medieval monastery, the facade and part of the courtyard of which have been preserved, organizes and hosts exhibitions, debates, festivals, concerts, film screening series, courses and conferences, and also supports the development and creation new technologies.
Part of the building has been rebuilt in glass and metal and is of particular architectural interest.
Free entrance: Sunday – 15:00-20:00.
Open Days: February 12, May 18, September 24, Night of Museums.
Opening hours: Tuesday – Sunday, 11:00 – 20:00.
Address: C/Montalegre, 5, 08001 Barcelona.
8. Barcelona Maritime Museum – Museu Marítim de Barcelona
Even if you can’t tell a caravel from a catamaran, it’s worth visiting the Maritime Museum if only to see the Gothic arches and vaults of the old shipyards, recognized as a historical and artistic monument in 1976 year.
More than 75 years old, the museum preserves, studies and constantly replenishes the collections of the maritime heritage of one of the most significant Mediterranean countries.
Free entrance: Sunday – 15:00-20:00.
Open days: May 18, September 24.
Opening hours: Monday – Sunday, 10:00-20:00.
Address: Av. de les Drassanes s/n, 08001 Barcelona.
9. Botanical Garden
Botanical garden with an area of 14 hectares, resembling a large amphitheater, is located on Montjuic mountain between the castle and the Olympic stadium. Lewis Companys. The most unusual plants from all over the world are presented in the garden, which offers stunning views of the Llobregat Delta, the Olympic Ring and the center of Barcelona.
Free entry: first Sunday of every month all day and every Sunday after 3pm.
Open days: February 12, May 18, September 24.
Opening hours: October – March, Monday – Sunday, 10:00-17:00; April – September, Monday – Sunday, 10:00-19:00.
Address: C/Doctor Font i Quer, 2, 08038 Barcelona.
10. Blue Museum of Barcelona – El Museu Blau
The Blue Museum is part of the Natural Sciences Museum of Barcelona and covers an area of 9000 sq.
m. The museum welcomes all its visitors with a 150-year-old whale skeleton located in the lobby.
The museum houses numerous installations and performance spaces and other halls: the Planet Life video screening (a journey through the pages of the history of evolutionary life on Earth), temporary exhibitions, a media library, the Nest of Science (for children from 0 to 6 years), auditoriums, assembly halls, workshops, cafeteria and shop.
Free entrance: the first Sunday of each month all day and every Sunday after 15:00.
Open days: February 12, May 18, September 24.
Opening hours : October – February, Tuesday – Friday, 10:00 – 18:00, Saturday – 10:00 – 19:00, Sunday and holidays – 10:00 – 20:00;
March – September, Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00-19:00, Sunday and holidays – 10:00-20:00.
Address: Museo de Ciencias Naturales, Parque del Forum, Plaza Leonardo da Vinci, S/N, 08019 Barcelona.
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Free entrance to Barcelona museums
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13. September 2020
Free Museums in Barcelona
Free museums in Barcelona , which we are going to talk about, for the most part, of course, are paid – however, on certain days and at certain hours, enter
they are really free. Nobody canceled the good old principle of an inquisitive tourist: why pay when you can do it for free? So, the museums of Barcelona, where in a certain
time you can enter for free:
The National Palace of Catalonia, the building where the Barcelona International Exhibition was opened 1929 years old, today houses the extensive collection of the National Art Museum of Catalonia, which houses
works of all kinds of art (sculpture, painting, object art, drawings, engravings, posters, photographs and numismatics).
The aim of the museum is to give a panoramic picture of Catalan (and not
only) art from the Romanesque period to the middle of the 20th century. Part of the Thyssen-Bornemisza collection, which was located in the monastery of Pedralbes, and the legacy of Francesc Cambo are also presented
in the exposition.
MNAC opens its doors free of charge on the first Sunday of each month and on Saturdays from 15:00. Also free entry on 11 September and International Museum Day.
Under the Piazza Rei in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter there are 4000 m2 of underground Roman excavations:
streets, villas and oil and wine warehouses that were discovered by chance in the late 1920s when part of the Barry Gothic was built to build Laietana Avenue. Into this underground labyrinth
can be reached via Casa Padellas, the palace of the merchants from 1498 years, which was moved stone by stone to King’s Square. In general, the Barcelona History Museum includes several more
centers, but the first and most important is in the Gothic Quarter.
Free admission every Sunday from 15:00 to 20:00. On the first Sunday of every month, admission is free all day long. In addition, the museum hosts an open day on 24
September and May 18th.
The Center for Contemporary Culture in Barcelona opened at 1994 at the Casa de la Caritat, a former hospice built in 1802 in a former medieval monastery. Facade and part of the courtyard of the original
the buildings have survived, the rest has been rebuilt with modern materials by the Catalan architects Pignon and Viaplana, also known for the project of the Maremagnum shopping center. CCCB
organizes and produces exhibitions, debates, festivals, concerts, plans film cycles, courses and conferences.
Free admission on Sundays from 15:00 to 20:00 pm (limited capacity) and on International Museum Day, Museum Night and Merce (24 September).
Opened relatively recently – in 2014, located at some distance from the center, on Glories Catalanes Square,
between the Agbar tower and the mirrored roof of the Encants Vells market, in one of those ultra-modern buildings
which personify the dubious face of today’s architecture – we liked the Barcelona Design Museum from the first visit and turned out to be surprisingly good!
Actually, the museum fund includes collections of four museum institutions that previously existed separately:
ceramics, the Museum of Textiles and Clothing, the Museum of Decorative and Applied Arts, as well as the Cabinet of Printing Arts.
Is it any wonder that the collection of the Design Museum has more than 70,000
objects and covers the time period from the 4th c. BC. until today.
The Disseny Museum is open free of charge every first Sunday of the month and every Sunday from 15:00 to 20:00.
At the moment, the museum funds include more than 4 thousand objects, and the expositions immediately occupy 5 medieval mansions of the Barcelona nobility on the amazingly picturesque street of Montcada,
founded in the middle of the 12th century and by the 15th turned into the most prestigious place in the city.
The basis of the museum collection are works created by the artist between 1895 and 1904, although works of a later period are also quite widely represented.
Free access on Thursday evenings from 18:00 to 21:30 (scheduled entry recommended) and on the first Sunday of each month from 09:00 to 19:00. open day
doors May 18 and September 24.
Even if you can’t tell a caravel from a catamaran, Barcelona’s Maritime Museum is worth a visit. The arches and vaults of the ancient shipyards are one of the best
surviving examples of Gothic civil architecture in Spain. These buildings were declared a historical and artistic monument in 1976 year. In the Middle Ages, shipyards were located right on
seashore and were used for drying, repairing and building ships of the Aragonese Royal Navy. The Maritime Museum of Barcelona has been open for over 75 years. Its main task is
the preservation, study and public awareness of one of the most important maritime heritage collections in the Mediterranean.
Free entry on Sunday from 15:00, via Santa Eulalia, International Museum Day, and on the feast of La Mercè (September 24).
The museum opened in 2011 in the Parc del Forum and is part of the Barcelona Museum of Natural Sciences. It occupies 9,000 square meters distributed over two floors, and in a large hall
we are greeted by the skeleton of a whale, which was discovered on the beach of Llansa in 1862 and is now a magnificent exhibit of the museum.