The capital of Spanish Catalonia is a real tourist Mecca: this beautiful, cozy, clean city attracts with its unique appearance, an abundance of architectural monuments that capture history. Barcelona cherishes the past, the focus of which is its numerous museums. This article has prepared a list of the best museums in Barcelona. In it you will find all the necessary useful information: opening hours, prices for entrance tickets to Barcelona museums, addresses and directions on how to get to the desired museum on your own. From the article you will find out what is interesting about each, and why crowds of tourists from all over the world annually strive to get into them.

Picasso Museum

The most visited museum in Barcelona is located in an old Gothic mansion of the 15th century, which once belonged to Berenguer de Aguilar. The building consists of five adjoining medieval chambers and, together with the newly opened research center, occupies half a block. The artist himself wanted to open it in Barcelona, and not in Malaga, where he was born. In 1963, the opening took place, which became a significant event of the year. The palace, which in itself is a museum object and even keeps the artistic masterpieces of the brilliant founder of cubism in painting, has become extremely popular.

The expositions contain 15 collections, represented by priceless masterpieces from children's pencil sketches to brilliant paintings of the "Pink" and "Blue" periods. The basis of the treasury was sketches, engravings and drawings (600 works), presented to a friend and secretary Sabartes by the artist. Many canvases were donated to the museum by the inhabitants of Barcelona – admirers of Picasso's work; The fund includes paintings, books, sketches given to them personally.

It is impossible not to admire the bright canvases created by the child prodigy at a very young age. Interest is caused by unique works in the style of cubism. The true gem of the collection is the Las Meninas by Velazquez cycle, which includes 58 variations on the famous painting by Velasquez. The plots of the paintings symbolize the freedom of the author's creative thought, the flight of fantasy and the original worldview. Attention is drawn to ceramics donated by Picasso's widow and cubist sculptures. As during his lifetime, his works were highly valued, and now interest in them is growing. Art lovers, collectors are ready to pay fabulous money for the masterpieces of the famous Spaniard.

The museum is located at Carrera Montkada 15-23 in the Gothic Quarter of Born Ribera. Opening hours: Tuesday-Sunday, from 10.00 to 20.00. Day off: every Monday, 01.01; 01.05; 24.06; 25.12, 26.12. You can get there by metro, buses, taxis.

Line 4 metro – Jaume I station; line 1 metro – Arc Triomf station; line 3 metro – Liceu station.

City buses: N 39 51 – stop. Passeig Picasso; N 17 19 40 45 – stop. Via Laietana; N 14 59 – stop. Pla de Palau; N120 – stop. Princesa.

The entrance ticket costs 6.6 euros, on Sunday until 15.00 – admission is free.

Salvador Dali Museum

It is called the Real Circulo Artistico and is not as famous as the museum in Figueres, although it houses many artistic and sculptural masterpieces of the great surrealist. In translation, its name means the Royal Circle of Barcelona. This is one of 4 museums organized in Spain as a sign of deep love and respect for the talent of the planetary scale of the Catalan genius. The founders, in fact, were 3 artists who put a lot of effort into finding a suitable building and completing all the formalities. In 1881, the Royal Art Circle of Barcelona was opened, but not as a museum, but as a club of artists, where they met, held their meetings, considered new trends in fine art, and organized exhibitions.

In 1959, the Dali Museum was officially opened in the building with permanent exhibitions of his works located on the 1st floor. Some of them are transferred from private collections. Already at the entrance you begin to understand that an unusual sight awaits you here: a huge egg, a symbol of life according to Dali; a sculptural portrait of the artist himself with a dolphin on his head; surrealistic human figure on a stone of sinuous outlines. What is inside will not disappoint anyone: outlandish sculptures, sketches, decorative glassware, various installations, photos are amazing and delightful.

The museum is also located in the Gothic Quarter at the address: st. Dels Ars, 5 a few steps from the Cathedral of Saint Eulalia. You can get there by metro: line 3 – stop. Liceu, line 4 – stop. Jaume I. Walk from them 8-10 minutes. The museum is open every day from 10.00 to 22.00, seven days a week. Ticket price: for adults – 10 euros; for children – 7 euros.

Modern Art Museum

It is impossible to pass by this amazing architectural structure: it stands out with its modern design among the old mansions. Originally designed by Richard Meyer, the rectangular building with curly white ledges of unusual shapes on the sides and a huge glass facade was opened as the Museum of Modern Art in the fall of 1995. The external design is quite consistent with the purpose: it presents the work of contemporary Spanish artists of the 20th century by periods: 40-50s; 60-70s; 80s – 2015. In addition to the permanent exhibition, there are changing ones (3-4 months). Here you can see amazing works of art of various directions: paintings, engravings, sculptures, installations, sketches, unique products made of stone, glass, plastic, latex.

The museum is located at: Square of the Angels (Carrer Anqels), 1. You can get there by metro Universitat, Catalunya. Opening hours: 24 04 – 24 09: Monday, Wednesday, Friday – 11.00-20.00, Saturday – 10.00-20.00, on Sundays and public holidays – 10.00-15.00. From June 25 to September 23: Mon.-Fri. – from 11.00 to 19.30, Saturday – from 10.00 to 20.00; sunday and holidays. days – from 10.00 to 15.00.

Ticket price – 7.5 euros, preferential – 6 euros, free – for children under 14 and people over 65.

Chocolate Museum

A favorite delicacy of many originates from the Indians, who were the first to taste the bitter taste of cocoa beans. When the Europeans, who poured into America, guessed to mix ground grains with sugar, they got a very tasty and healthy product. It is not for nothing that museums have been opened in honor of him, one of which is located in Barcelona and is very popular among residents and tourists. This is a great place to visit children with their parents. Before examining the exhibits, everyone entering is given a chocolate bar, with which the “sweet journey" begins. It demonstrates not only the whole history of chocolate, but also historical and multimedia characters captured in chocolate sculptures and sculptures. They amaze with their plausibility and craftsmanship.

You can't take your eyes off the installation with windmills depicting the national hero of Spain – Don Quixote, his faithful squire and animals devoted to him. How much cute absurdity in these chocolate figurines and love! Here you can see the architectural masterpieces of Gaudi and other interesting architectural monuments, sculptures of historical figures, great personalities of the past. A visit to the museum leaves an unforgettable experience, especially the participation of children in the manufacture of chocolate figures.

Metro red line (L1) – Arc De Triomf station, buses 14, 39, 40, 41, 42, 51, 59, 64, 141.

The museum is open all days of the week (except Sunday) from 10.00 to 19.00; Sunday and holidays from 10.00 to 15.00; day off – Tuesday. Free admission: children under 7; every first Monday of the month for everyone. The ticket price is 9 euros.

Sagrada Familia Fast
Track Ticket Parc Güell
Entrance Ticket Casa Batllo Ticket & Video Guide
Hola BCN: Ticket for the total transport for 2,3,4 or 5 days
PortAventura Park
Ticket and Transfers PortAventura and Ferrari Land
Tickets Ticket for Tibidabo Amusement Park Skip
-the-line ticket with audio guide to Casa Mila
Hop-on hop-off 1 or 2 day tour of Barcelona

Gaudí Museum

This fabulous-looking house is located in the Park Güell, where all the wonders are made by a miracle-working architect. Everything in it is unusual, starting from the garden fence, the facade, the roof and ending with the exhibits inside. Here are personal belongings of Gaudi, exclusive furniture, paintings. Each exhibit embodies the genius of a unique master, admired by tourists from all over the world. Antonio Gaudi created several architectural masterpieces during his life.

The museum is located on the street. Carrer de Olot, 1, bus routes 24, 92, 116. Open for visits: October-March – 10.00-18.00; April-September – 10.00-20.00. Ticket price – 5.5 euros; for students, children from 10 to 18 years old, pensioners, groups of 10 people. – 4.5 euros. Free admission – children under 10 years old, disabled people with 1 guardian.

Maritime Museum

It is symbolically located in the building of the former Royal Shipyard, which is an example of a unique medieval Gothic building, the likes of which are no longer in the world. Opened in 1929, through its most valuable exhibits, it illustrates the most interesting history of Spanish sailors, the development of maritime shipbuilding and navigation. The visitors can see models of famous military and passenger ships, navigation devices, a lot of maps, landscapes of marine painters. A truly priceless authentic exhibit is the 4-masted schooner Santa Eulalia, moored to the pier in 1918.

Address: Av de les Drassanes. Metro line 3, stop. Drassanes. Buses 14, 20, 21, 59, 64, 91, 120, D20, H16, Barcelona Bus Turistic. The museum is open constantly from 10.00 to 20.00, except 01.01; 06.01, 25.12 and 26.12

Barcelona Football Club Museum

Even people who are far from football know the names of Maradona and Messi, the famous football players who glorified FC Barcelona, whose museum was opened in 1984 at the entrance to the Camp Nou stadium. The grandiose sports facility is visited by a huge number of fans, tourists, many of whom seek to get into the interactive museum, which consists of 3 halls. One of them contains an interactive touch screen showing the club's detailed history, recent matches, and interesting scoring chances. Anyone can leave a comment. Expositions of the 2nd hall – various items related to football: paintings by Dali, Tappies; unique balls; an interesting collection of Ornake football rarities, personal belongings of famous players.

The main objects of the sacred awe of the fans are the boots of football prodigies of the past and present: Ronald Koeman and Leo Messi (and the latter has golden ones). Maradona fans are lucky enough to see their idol's T-shirt. Cups are displayed in the trophy hall, including the Champions League Cup, against which you can take a picture (13 euros). A ticket to the museum is not sold separately, it is included in the price of the tour to the stadium (23 euros). To save money, you should buy a ticket at gate N 9, where it is cheaper.

Address: Carrer de Aristides Maillol, 12. You can get there by metro: line 3, stop. Maria Cristina or Les Corts; line 5, stop Colblane or Badal. Buses: 7, 15, 43, 67, 68, 74, 75, L12, L50, L60, L62.

The museum is open: constantly during the week from 10.00 to 18.30; on Sunday and holidays – from 10.00 to 14.00.

The Wax Museum

Opened in 1973, housed in a beautiful former bank building. It features 360 characters of real faces, heroes of films and literary works. All figures are striking in their true resemblance to the originals: their characteristic features, postures, eye color, and hair are accurately conveyed. Entering, you immediately see the standing "Pope John", then there is a number of familiar historical and political figures who played a significant role in the fate of the planet. As a sign of respect for great personalities, wax copies of brilliant musicians, composers, artists, poets, writers, directors have been created.

Here there is an opportunity to approach Beethoven and Wagner, Shakespeare and Cervantes. The 2nd floor is dedicated to famous actors and athletes. The special exposition is represented by scenes based on literary works. For example, the heroes of Jules Verne in the Nautilus, where behind the windows there is a “seabed” with fantastic inhabitants. Those present will be able to tickle their nerves in a kind of “torture chamber”. No one will be bored here.

Address: Passate de la Banca 7 08002 Barcelona, take the metro: green line, st. Drassanes.

Buses: 14, 36, 57, 59, 64, 91, 157. Opening hours: in summer – daily from 10.00 to 20.00; in other seasons: Monday, Friday – 10.00-13.30; 16.00-19.30. Weekends and holidays: from 11.00 to 14.00; from 16.30 to 20.30.

Museum of Optical Illusions

This is the newest museum in Barcelona and the first in Europe with 3D images that allow visitors to feel like participants in the events taking place on the screen: be among dashing pirates, run away from zombies, stand on the deck of the Titanic, become a midget among giant toys. Here everyone has the right to take pictures, for which there are special signs on the floor that suggest the most successful angles. A visit to this unusual place is a sea of pleasure and joy, because the organizers have come up with a lot of all kinds of entertainment. The amazing bar hosts a jam session – an extraordinary show in a kind of "wonderland", where visitors become heroes.

Address: Jonqueres, 15. Take the metro to the station. Urquinaona. Opening hours: Thursday-Sunday – from 11.00 to 14.00; from 16.00 to 20.00. The bar is open: Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday from 11.00 to 14.00; from 16.00 to 20.00; Thursday-Saturday – 11.00-14.00; from 16.00 to 23.00. Entrance ticket – 3 euros.

Joan Miró Museum

Already by the appearance of the building, one can draw a conclusion about the surrealist direction of the work of the Spanish artist. The unusual design of the amazing building is the result of the work of Miro's friend, the architect Sert. The first large exhibition in 1968 had such a resonance in society that, on the initiative of friends, the Miro Foundation began to be created, which in 1975 became a functioning museum. The expositions of the fund-museum contain 14,000 items: 8,400 of them are works by the abstract artist and surrealist himself: drawings, sculptures, paintings.

The artist was not afraid of experiments: he painted on fabrics, ceramics, canvas and paper. The museum has 9 works on textiles and 4 amazing panels on ceramics. His sculptural masterpiece – "Woman and Bird" (height 22 m) – is known throughout the world as an unsurpassed example of sculpture from surrealism. Here you will have the opportunity to see the artistic masterpieces of more than 10 artists, no less famous and talented. The Joan Miro Museum is a guide to the magical world of art.

Buses: 55,150; Barcelona Bus Turistus – stop. Fundacio Joan Miro. Funicular of Montjuic. The museum is open: from October to June – Tuesday-Saturday, from 10 00 to 19.00, Thursday – until 21.30; Sunday and holidays – 10.00-14.30. July-September: Tuesday-Saturday, from 10.00 to 20.00, Thursday – until 21.30; Sunday and holidays – 10.00-14.30. Closed – every Monday; 1.01; 25.12; 26 12.

Barcelona History Museum

In the old Gothic quarter of Barcelona on the Royal Square in the medieval mansion of Casa Clariana Padellas, the Museum of the History of Barcelona is located. Its ensemble also includes an ancient Roman settlement discovered during excavations under Piazza Rei, from which the history of Barcelona is counted. Having descended on the elevator into the underground city, fragments of ancient buildings and streets with pavements, structures of Roman baths and a sewerage system, which are more than 2 thousand years old, will appear before your eyes. Tens of thousands of artifacts from the Neolithic era to the 20th century are exhibited in the main museum building. Of particular interest are collections of Roman sculptures and portraits, collections of medals from different eras, expositions of old engravings, dishes and furniture.

Increased attention in the museum halls is observed to interactive corners, where the visitor can put on knightly armor, sit on a wooden horse, learn about the strength of ancient warriors, feeling the weight of a shield with a sword, and show their abilities in other exciting activities. The museum welcomes visitors: from Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 7 pm, Sunday from 10 am to 8 pm On the 1st Sunday of each month, admission to the museum is free, on other Sundays – from 3 pm Adult ticket costs 7 €, children under 16 enter free. The museum is closed on Mondays and public holidays.

Museum of the History of Catalonia

The Museum of the History of Catalonia is located in the Old Port of Barcelona in the restored former warehouses of the 1881 Mar Palace. On an area of 4000 m², thematic exhibitions from the history of the region are presented. Here are exhibited the remains of a 450,000-year-old erect human, tools of the Neolithic era, cultural objects of the Eastern peoples, Greeks and Phoenicians, who inhabited this land in different historical periods, which influenced the formation of the Iberian civilization since the 7th century.

Exhibitions representing the XII-XVI centuries cover the conquest of territories, the emergence of cities, the growth of trade, Romanesque and Gothic art, the tragic pages of history associated with famine and the plague. Interesting expositions of the 17th-18th centuries about the Baroque style and the events of the Civil War. The historical retrospective is completed by the events and cultural achievements of the 19th and 20th centuries. The museum is open: Tuesday, Thursday – Saturday from 10.00 to 19.00, Wednesday from 10.00 to 20.00. Sunday – from 10.00 to 14.30. Day off is Monday. The ticket price for an adult is 4.50 €, children under 7 years old are free.

National Art Museum of Catalonia

The National Art Museum of Catalonia delights with a treasure trove of works by outstanding masters of painting, sculpture and arts and crafts. The palace in which it is located rises on the Montjuic mountain, from where an amazing panorama of Old Barcelona appears in full view. The museum has 8 permanent exhibitions, representing the richness of world culture and all kinds of art from different eras. From Romanesque art of the beginning of the millennium, there is a transition to Gothic with paintings by Italian painters, then – immersion in the Renaissance and Baroque. The art collection from the middle of the 19th century to the second half of the 20th century is impressive. The numismatic section presents an extensive collection of coins dating back to the 6th century BC.

You can get pleasure from exploring the beautiful in the winter: from October to April, from Tuesday to Saturday – from 10 am to 6 pm; May-September: Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. On Sundays and holidays all year round from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Day off – Monday. There are several options for the ticket price: for a general ticket, valid for 2 days, the entrance fee is 12 €. Children under 16 years of age enter free of charge. Climb to the terrace to see the panorama of Barcelona – 2 €.

Frederic Mares Museum

In Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, in one of the buildings of the Royal Castle on Plaça de Sant Iu, there is a stunning museum named after the artist and collector Frederic Mares. Connoisseurs of monumental art will appreciate the sculptures of the era of antiquity: the masters of Iberia, Ancient Greece, Carthage. A separate exhibition will introduce the works of the sculptors of Aragon and Castile, who worked in the 15th century. An interesting collection of crucifixes and crosses made of wood and metal from the 14th to the 17th centuries.

On the second floor, the works of artists and sculptors of the 15th-19th centuries from different countries, sculptures by Catalan sculptors and other regions of the country are amazing. The religious theme is represented by sculptures depicting the Madonna and Child and the Holy Family. Here you will see exciting exhibitions of the “Sentimental Museum” from ancient locks with keys, snuff boxes and smoking pipes, theater binoculars, money from different centuries and other household items that clearly acquaint you with the way of life of the Catalans of the past centuries.

Working hours: Tuesday – Saturday from 10:00 to 19:00, Sunday – from 11:00 to 20:00. Monday is a day off. Ticket for adults – 4.20 €. Children under 16 and with the Barcelona Card are admitted free. Every month on the 1st Sunday, on the feast of St. Eulalia, May 18, September 24, admission is free.

Motorcycle Museum

The Museo de la Moto motorcycle museum in Barcelona opened in 2011 due to the huge popularity of this transport among the citizens. He occupied the lower floors in the medieval monastery of San Felip Neri, with an area of 600 m². The permanent exhibition covers the history of Catalan motorcycles from 1905 to 2010 and samples of products from more than 150 autonomy motorcycle factories. The leading place was taken by motorcycles of famous brands: Montesa, Bultaco, OSSA and Derbi, which received international recognition.

Exhibitions of unique motorcycles produced in the world in small series and world brands are periodically held here, presentations of new brands and projects of motorcycle events are held. The museum has a shop of exclusive and unique motorcycle accessories, technical literature and parts. The museum is open: Tuesday – Saturday from 10:00 to 14:00 and from 16:00 to 20:00. Sunday – from 10:00 to 14:00. Ticket price 6 €, children under 8 years old – free of charge.

Museum of Natural Sciences

With over 3 million pieces, the Natural Sciences Museum in Barcelona is over 130 years old. A huge number of exhibits, divided by branches of natural science, are based in different parts of the city: in the Forum building, located on Leonardo da Vinci Street, in Ciutadella Park – in a building of classical architecture, in Ciutadella Park in the Three Dragons castle and the Botanical Garden on Mount Montjuic .
On two floors of the blue triangular Forum with an area of 9000 m², the largest exposition, the Blau Museum, is located. In the voluminous lobby, visitors are greeted by a huge skeleton of a whale.

The continuation follows in the gloomy halls with exhibits about the history of the origin of earthly life, accompanied by light, sound and video effects. Behind the glass of exhibition stands, samples of geological rocks, minerals, precious stones and metals are exhibited. Another exposition introduces the world of fungi, algae and microorganisms. Alcoholic reptiles are stored in glass vessels. The huge collection of dried insects and models of stuffed animals is impressive.

The museum is open from October to February: Tuesday – Friday 10 am. –18:00, Saturday from 10:00 to 19:00; March to September: Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 19:00. Sundays and holidays all year round from 10:00 to 20:00. The museum is closed on Mondays. Free admission 1st Sunday of the month. Admission fee: Blau Museum – 6 €, together with the Botanical Garden – 7 €, garden – 3.50 €.

Science Museum CosmoCaixa

Cosmo Caixa, Barcelona's Natural Science Wonders Museum, is located on the outskirts near Mount Tibidabo in a building with an area of 45,000 m². It is easy to comprehend the laws of the sciences about the world around here. Cosmo Caixa starts from the square, where two satellite dishes rise in front of the entrance to the museum, clearly showing how sound waves with words are transmitted in space from one antenna to another. In the lobby, visitors are greeted by a full-length figure of Albert Einstein. Everything here is amazing: a 30-meter descent down a huge spiral wrapped around the Amazonian tree and going up on a glass escalator, the Foucault pendulum, an exact reproduction of the Amazonian wetland forest and the earth in a section.

Captivating installations depict the origin of lightning and tornadoes, how volcanoes erupt and earthquakes occur, the force of gravity and friction. The planetarium entertainingly opens the world of planets and celestial bodies. The museum is open: Tuesday-Sunday from 10:00 to 20:00. Mondays and public holidays are non-working days. Tickets cost €3 for adults and €2 for children under 16. The 1st Sunday of the month can be visited free of charge all year round.

Archaeological Museum of Catalonia

In Montjuic Park, on Paseo de Santa Madrona, in the former Palace of Fine Arts, exhibits of the Archaeological Museum of Catalonia are located. It contains 5 richest thematic collections illustrating:

In all collections, it is interesting to trace the development of tools, household items, crafts, clothing and artistic culture.

The museum is open: from Tuesday to Saturday 9.30 am – 7 pm Sunday and holidays: from 10 am to 2.30 pm
Closed on January 1 and 6, December 25-26 and on Monday. Entrance ticket costs 4.50 €, children under 8 years old – free admission. From May to October, every last Tuesday, admission to the museum is free for everyone.

House Mila

House Mila, erected at the beginning of the 20th century in the center of Barcelona on Passeig de Gracia Street, is the last secular work of the architect Antoni Gaudí. The imposing House of Mila is an architectural masterpiece that deservedly took the line in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Inside the mansion is no less extravagant than outside. There are no load-bearing walls, and each of the interior items is surprising with an unusual view that speaks of Gaudí's boundless imagination. On one of the floors there is an exhibition dedicated to the work of the architect.

The next floor recreates the atmosphere of an apartment that was in the last century – with furniture, dishes and clothes. The most amazing thing about Mila's house is the roof, with bizarre chimneys depicting warriors and monsters, stairs and gardens. A fantastic architectural ensemble can be seen by going to the roof terrace, from where not a single tourist leaves without photos. House Mila is open daily from 9 am to 8.30 pm and from 9 pm to 11 pm.

spanish village

Traveling through the Spanish Village in Barcelona opens up to tourists the architectural diversity of the regions of Spain. This is a unique open-air museum covering an area of about 49 km² on Montjuic mountain. The entrance to the territory of the village is the medieval gate of the city of Avila, which opens the Plaza Mayor, which embodies the image of all the squares of Spain. It was decorated with buildings representing Castile and Aragon. Rays of rays diverge from the square streets with 117 authentic buildings in the Andalusian, Galician, Balearic, Valencian, Basque and Catalan quarters.

Each quarter is represented by majestic castles, traditional city houses and village dwellings, medieval fortresses and ancient monasteries with temples. The Spanish village can be called a city of craftsmen, where tourists enthusiastically learn their skills from potters, weavers, glassblowers, tanners and artists.

The Spanish Village is open for visits: Tuesday-Thursday from 9:00 to 24:00; Mondays from 9:00 to 20:00 Fridays from 9:00 to 15:00 and Saturdays from 9:00 to 16:00 Admission for adults – 14 €, for children under 12 years old – 7 €. After 20:00 entrance costs 7 €. During the day, one ticket is allowed to enter and exit several times.

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