Top 10 Entertaining Museums to Visit in Barcelona

Barcelona boasts several unique and interesting museums that offer a wealth of information and knowledge to visitors. We have selected the ten most remarkable museums that you should not miss during your visit to this beautiful city.

CosmoCaixa Museum - A Perfect Choice for the Curious Minds

CosmoCaixa is a scientific and educational museum that caters to the curious minds of both adults and children. It offers an ideal blend of learning and entertainment. An added bonus is that on the first Sunday of every month, visitors can enjoy free admission.

This museum is a must-visit for those who want to expand their knowledge of nature and space. It has eight exhibition rooms, out of which two are specially designed for children.

Address: Carrer d'Isaac Newton, 26, Metro Station Penitents (L3)

Opening hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, closed on Mondays

Ticket price: Adults - €3, Children - €2. To avoid queues at the entrance, you can buy tickets here.

Camp Nou Museum

The Camp Nou Museum is another exciting museum in Barcelona, particularly for football enthusiasts.

Football fans should not miss the opportunity to visit this museum. Recently renovated, this museum offers a modern perspective on football that even non-fans will enjoy. The museum is dedicated to the world-famous football club, Barcelona, which represents this vibrant city. It is one of the most visited museums in Barcelona.

Address: Carrer Aristides Maillol, s/n, Metro Collblanc (L5)

Opening hours: Monday-Saturday, 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Ticket price: Adults - €23, Children - €18. To avoid queues at the entrance, you can buy tickets here.

The Barcelona Maritime Museum

Located near the Drassanes metro station, the Maritime Museum is one of the best museums in the city. As a modern port city, Barcelona could not do without a museum dedicated to the history of shipping. This museum exhibits boats, liners, and a collection of old ships that will attract anyone. Moreover, children will be delighted with many of the exhibits.

Location: Av. de les Drassanes, metro station Drassanes (L3)

Opening hours: every day from 10:00 to 20:00

Ticket price: adults - 7 euros, children - 3.50 euros. Admission is free every Sunday from 15:00.

Casa Mila

There are many museums in Barcelona associated with the name of Gaudi, and one of the most famous is Casa Mila, also known as La Pedrera. This house is a museum inside, in addition to its incredible appearance. The genius of Gaudi, who was involved in this masterpiece, thought through every detail, and there are almost no straight walls inside the building.

At the heart of Antoni Gaudi's architectural idea is nature, in all its glory and variety of proportions and forms. On the top floor of the museum, you can get acquainted with everyday details of Gaudi's life, while the other floors exhibit the Renaissance and many other fascinating exhibits.

Address: Provença street, 261-265, metro Diagonal (L3)

Opening hours: every day from 09:00 to 18:00 and from 19:00 to 21:00

Ticket price: adults - 25 euros, children - 13.00 euros. You can buy tickets here to avoid the queue at the entrance.

Sagrada Familia

Another masterpiece of Gaudi that should not be missed is the Sagrada Familia Museum. The Sagrada Familia is as unusual and unique inside as it is outside. Gaudi's idea is still being embodied to this day.

To get into the Sagrada Familia, you may need to stand in a fairly long queue, especially during peak season. We recommend using the Sagrada Familia website and buying a ticket online to save time and effort.

Address: Mallorca street, 401, subway Sagrada Familia (L2 and L5)

Opening hours: every day from 09:00 to 18:00 and from 19:00 to 21:00

Ticket price: adult with an audio guide - 26 euros, children with an audio guide - 0 euros. You can buy tickets here to avoid the queue at the entrance.

The Picasso Museum in Barcelona

One of the most important attractions in Barcelona is the Picasso Museum, located near Jaume I station in the Gothic Quarter. The museum boasts an impressive collection of works by the famous Spanish artist and is rightfully considered one of the best museums dedicated to his work. However, it mainly displays early works, which may disappoint cubist fans. If you're interested in seeing the late Picasso, head to Paris.

Address: Montcada Street, 15-23, Jaume I metro station

Opening hours: Tuesday-Sunday from 09:00 to 19:00, Thursday from 09:00 to 21:30, closed on Mondays

Tickets: You can buy tickets in advance to avoid queuing at the entrance.

Joan Miró Foundation

The museum of the lesser-known avant-garde artist Joan Miró Foundation is a must-visit on your museum list. You can get there by taking the metro to Paral.lel and then the funicular to Fundació Joan Miró stop.

The works of this great Catalan master are sure to provide you with a special spirit and an incredible experience. Miró's works are magnificent both in graphics and sculpture. Today, the foundation is a center for studying the art of contemporaries, so in addition to Miró's works, the works of other contemporary artists are also presented here. The museum is located next to stunning views from Montjuic, so you can end the tour with a great walk.

Address: Aragó Street 1, España metro (L3 and L1)

Opening hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00 to 18:00, Thursday from 10:00 to 21:00, Saturday from 10:00 to 20:00, Sunday from 10:00 to 14:30

Ticket price: Adults - 12 euros, children under 14 years old - free of charge.

You can purchase tickets in advance to avoid queuing at the entrance.

Museum of Modern Art: for Special Connoisseurs

The Museum of Modern Art is a must-visit attraction in Barcelona for fans of contemporary art. The museum was established after the Olympic Games in Barcelona and has an impressive collection of works, including pieces by renowned artists such as Picasso, Dan Graham, Marcel Broodfires, Jackson Pollock, Joe Spence, Paul Cezanne, and Dieter Roth.

The museum is housed in a former homeless shelter, and it now hosts CCCB-themed exhibitions in its courtyard. By visiting the center's website, you can find out what kind of exhibition you can expect to see at the museum.

To get there, take the subway train to either Catalunya L3 (Green Line) or L1 (Red Line), or University L1 (Red Line) or L2 (Purple Line).

Address: Plaça dels Àngels street, 1

Opening hours: Every day from 09:00 to 18:00 and from 19:00 to 21:00

Ticket price: Wednesday-Saturday and Monday from 11:00 to 20:00, Sunday from 10:00 to 15:00, closed on Tuesday

Museum of National Art of Catalonia (MNAC)

The Museum of National Art of Catalonia (MNAC) is the fine arts museum for the entire region. It was constructed at the foot of Montjuic specifically for the opening of the International Exhibition in 1929. The palace is situated at the end of the Avenue of Queen Maria Cristina (Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina), across from the famous singing fountains in Barcelona. It was renovated for the 1992 Olympic Games.

Address: Mirador del Palau Nacional, España metro (L3 and L1)

Opening hours:

Winter season: From October 1 to May 31, Tue-Sat from 10:00 to 18:00. Sunday and holidays - from 10:00 to 15:00.

Summer season: From June 1 to September 30, Tue-Sat from 10:00 to 20:00. Sunday and holidays - from 10:00 to 15:00

Ticket price: Adults - 12 euros. You can purchase tickets here to avoid the queue at the entrance.

Open-Air Museums in Barcelona: Streets of the Gothic Quarter

Although not a typical museum, the Gothic Quarter is an attraction in Barcelona that will leave a lasting impression. Its medieval atmosphere and narrow, gracefully winding streets will enthrall you and make you want to wander along them for hours. Additionally, the quarter is filled with shops and stores that attract visitors from all around the world.

The charm of this area is augmented by the large number of outdoor attractions it offers. The Barrio Gotico is home to a large number of buildings from the 14th and 15th centuries, as well as structures from the time of the Roman Empire. The Royal Square, with its beautiful fountain, is magnificent, and most of the quarter's streets are closed to traffic.

The Gothic Quarter rounds out the top ten must-visit museums in Barcelona and is a unique hub for a wide range of attractions. It is one of the best-preserved old centers in Europe, and you can either explore it on your own or book a tour with a Russian-speaking guide in advance. This fantastic location will reveal its secrets to you, of which there are many to discover.