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Museums in Barcelona: Tickets and Tours

Museums in Barcelona: Tickets and Tours

Once home to some of the world’s greatest artists, architects and musicians — Barcelona has no shortage of fascinating museums showcasing the city’s rich cultural heritage.

Art enthusiasts will love visiting the Dali Museum and the Picasso Museum, with Gaudi’s Casa Vicens being a treat for those interested in architecture. There’s even an Olympic & Sports Museum for the sports fanatics and a Chocolate Museum for the sweet tooths.

With so many museums in Barcelona to choose from, there's a museum to suit every preference and interest!

Dali Museum

Known for his bizarre imagery and impressive technical skill, Salvador Dali is one of the most famous and successful surrealist artists of the twentieth century. Dali’s eccentric personality and signature pointed mustache only added to the artist’s fame.

See some of Salvador Dali’s most iconic artworks, including the Galatea of the Spheres, when visiting the Salvador Dali Museum. The museum’s structure resembles a red castle that has been adorned with eggs and is home to the largest and most diverse collection of Dali's works.

The Salvador Dali Museum can be found in the small town of Figueres, which is located just an hour away from Barcelona by train.

Gaudí's Casa Vicens

Barcelona is filled with the incredible architectural works of Antoni Gaudi, but Casa Vicens is considered to be his first significant project. The modernist building has obvious oriental influences, among others, and can be found in the city’s Gracia neighborhood.

Built between 1883 and 1885, Casa Vicens marks the end of the 19th century and is thought to be one of the first masterpieces of the Modernist movement.  

Visit Gaudi’s Casa Vicens for yourself to see where the innovative architect’s career really took off. Walking through the home, your eyes will be delighted by the bold use of color, texture and form—all signatures of Gaudi’s work to come.

Picasso Museum

A trip to Barcelona is incomplete without a visit to the Picasso Museum, which is home to a breathtaking collection of over 4,000 artworks by Picasso. The triple-story museum can be found on the medieval street of Carrer de Montcada in the La Ribera neighborhood.

Pablo Picasso is easily one of the greatest artists of all time, and even those with little interest in art will find a visit to the Picasso Museum an intriguing experience. You’ll get to see many of the artist’s early works and see how his style and technique progressed throughout his career.

Poble Espanyol

Poble Espanyol is an open-air museum that showcases full-scale replicas of typical buildings found in Spanish villages. By visiting Poble Espanyol, you’ll get a feel for the traditional architecture of the Spanish countryside without ever having to leave the city.

Located on Montjuic Hill, the open-air museum was built in 1929 for the World Fair, with the intention to tear it down again once the event was over. But the little village turned out to be so popular that it is still in operation to this day.

There are a number of shops, restaurants and cafes located within Poble Espanyol—making a trip to this unique attraction well worth it.

Fundació Joan Miró

Learn more about the life and works of Catalan artist, Joan Miro, by visiting the Fundació Joan Miró — conveniently located on Montjuic Hill in Barcelona. Miró’s style can be described as a combination of Surrealism, Fauvism and abstract art.

Fundació Joan Miró is home to the largest collection of the artist’s works and makes for an interesting excursion. Whether you’re familiar with Miró’s work or not, you’re sure to fall in love with the artist’s unique style and point of view.

Erotic Museum

The Erotic Museum in Barcelona is one of the most interesting and unique museums in all of Spain. Here you’ll find a fascinating collection of erotic sculptures and paintings from different eras and decades.

Established in 1997, the museum is a celebration of human sexuality and looks at eroticism through a variety of different lenses. The Erotic Museum is home to over 800 artifacts, so you certainly won’t be bored as you stroll through its many rooms and hallways.

Located in the popular neighborhood of La Rambla, this quirky museum is definitely worth a visit.

Wax Museum

Did you know that Barcelona has its very own Wax Museum? While not as large as grand as Madam Tussauds, the Wax Museum of Barcelona boasts over 200 wax figurines of some of the world’s most recognizable celebrities.

You could spend hours in the Wax Museum, taking photos with the likes of Salvador Dali, Jack Sparrow, Little Red Riding Hood and some of your favorite Star Wars characters. The large museum has over 28 exquisitely designed sets for you to explore.

You’ll find the Wax Museum of Barcelona in a little alleyway off the famous and trendy street of Las Ramblas.

Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya

The region of Catalonia is known for its talented artists and rich cultural history. If you're at all interested in learning more about local artists from the medieval age all the way through to the 19th century, then a visit to the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya is an absolute must.

Home to hundreds of artworks, including the finest collection of Romanesque mural paintings in the world, visiting the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya will give a renewed appreciation for Modernism, Renaissance and Baroque art.

Museum of Contemporary Art (MACMA)

Known as the best modern art museum in all of Spain, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Barcelona hosts the works of Tàpies, Saura, Klee and Fontana among other contemporary artists.

With the museum being established in 1995, most of the pieces found in MACMA were created in the second half of the twentieth century.

Head downtown, to the area of El Raval, to spend a morning or afternoon admiring the regularly-rotating exhibitions at the Museum of Contemporary Art.

Museum of Illusions

Immerse yourself in an exciting collection of mind-bending, interactive exhibitions when you visit the Museum of Illusions in Barcelona. There are plenty of opportunities to take unique photographs with the illusions, which are perfect for sharing on social media.

This is the perfect destination to visit with the entire family as kids will love the optical illusions, colorful murals, 3D paintings, mazes and other interactive experiences.

Chocolate Museum

If you have a sweet tooth and love chocolate, you cannot leave Barcelona without visiting the city’s famous Chocolate Museum. As you enter the museum, you’ll be given a free bar of local chocolate for you to snack on as you stroll through the various exhibits.

Located in the former Saint Agustí monastery, the Chocolate Museum provides fascinating information about the historical and economical importance of chocolate in Barcelona.

Once you have finished walking through the museum, you’ll see chocolate in a whole new light! Don’t forget to visit the onsite cafe, where you can treat yourself to a cup of hot chocolate and even purchase a few souvenirs.

Olympic & Sports Museum

Most people know that Barcelona hosted the 1992 Olympic Games, but what some may not know is that Barcelona has its very own Olympic & Sports Museum, which pays tribute to the highly successful 1992 games.

There are over 5,000 sports-related items on display, spanning over 9 exhibition halls. One of the highlights of the museum is undoubtedly the Dynamic of Sports Center, which provides you with the opportunity to put your athletic ability to the test.