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Barcelona Museums (Barcelona, Spain)



Barcelona has a magnificent selection of museums and complexes, including probably some of the best historic collections in Spain. Exhibitions in Barcelona museums range from large to small, local to international and many are located in beautiful buildings, right in the heart of the city.

Visitors should examine media listings for up-to-date details regarding museum exhibitions. On occasion, temporary displays at museums in Barcelona coinciding with a visit may be of special interest, even when the permanent collection is not. Free entry to some Barcelona museums is available at specific times to EU citizens when passports are shown.




Barcelona Museums: Museu Picasso (Picasso Museum) - Carrer de Montcada, Barcelona, Spain
Tel: +34 (0)93 319 6310
The Barcelona Museum Picasso is the most visited museum in the city and occupies four of the medieval stone mansions on Carrer de Montcada. The buildings alone are worth admiring, with an impressive courtyard and internal staircase, but most people come to see the many works of art and learn more about this world-famous artist. Picasso himself donated many of the paintings and his widow also contributed 141 stunning Picasso ceramics.

Barcelona Museums: Museu de Geologia - Parc de la Ciutadella, s/n, Barcelona, Spain
Tel: +34 (0)93 319 6895
The Museu de Geologia is the oldest museum in the whole of Barcelona. With interesting displays of rocks, minerals and European fossils from over 120 million years ago, the museum is well worth a visit. Combined tickets can be purchased to visit both the Museu de Geologia and the Museu de Zoologia. The museum is easy to reach by bus.
Museum open: Tuesday to Sunday - 10:00 to 14:00, Thursday - 10:00 to 18:30
Museum admission: charge, children under 12 are free. Admission is also free on the first Sunday of each month

Barcelona Museums: Museu de la Ciència (Science Museum) - Teodor Roviralta, 55, Barcelona, Spain
Tel: +34 (0)93 212 6050
Recently refurbished, the Museu de la Ciència is a scientific museum with many stimulating, educational and interactive displays, for both children and adults. With regular workshops, a planetarium, many alternating exhibitions, a library and a teaching centre, Barcelona's science museum is understandably one of the city's most popular attractions. The nearest train station is the FGC Funicular del Tibidabo.
Museum open: Tuesday to Sunday - 10:00 to 20:00
Museum admission: charge, discounts available for children, students and senior citizens

Barcelona Museums: Museu de Zoologia (Zoological Museum) - Parc de la Ciutadella, Barcelona, Spain
Tel: +34 (0)93 319 6912
The Zoological Museum in Barcelona is full of many displays relating to the animal kingdom, with interesting exhibits on mammals, birds and insects. There are also many activities for children at the museum.
Museum open: Tuesday to Sunday - 10:00 to 14:00, Thursday - 10:00 to 18:30
Museum admission: charge, children under 12 are free. Admission is also free on the first Sunday of each month

Barcelona Museums: Castell de Montjuïc (Military Museum) - Carretera de Montjuïc, Barcelona, Spain
Tel: +34 (0)93 329 8613
The Castell de Montjuïc is a large castle that is situated at the top of Barcelona's Montjuïc hill. The castle was once a military prison and is now home to Barcelona's Museu Militar (Military Museum) which can be reached by cable car.
Museum admission: charge, children under 14 are free, discounts available for students and senior citizens
Museum open: Tuesday to Sunday - 09:30 to 19:30

Barcelona Museums: Museu de Ceràmica (Ceramics Museum) - Palau de Pedralbes, Avenida Diagonal, 686, Barcelona, Spain
Tel: +34 (0)93 280 1621
The Ceramics Museum in Barcelona displays a wide range of many different styles of Spanish glazed pottery. With some exhibits dating back over 800 years, highlights include ceramics by Miró and Picasso. Temporary and alternating exhibitions feature work by many well-known artists. The nearest train stop is the Palau Reial station.
Museum admission: charge, children under 12 are free
Museum open: Tuesday to Saturday - 10:00 to 18:00, Sunday 10:00 to 15:00

Barcelona Museums: Museu de la Catedral de Barcelona - Plaça de la Seu, Barcelona, Spain
Tel: +34 (0)93 315 1554
Located in the old cathedral school, the Museu de la Catedral de Barcelona is a small museum that is home to a collection sacred paintings and sculptures. Highlights include a 15th-century royal crown and a belt made from precious jewels and stones.
Museum open: daily - 10:00 to 13:15 and 16:00 to 19:00
Museum admission: charge (donations)

 
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