Barcelona offers a remarkably rich cultural and artistic scene, with a huge variety of monuments and museums spread across every neighbourhood.
Among the monuments and museums in Barcelona you will find sites dedicated to emblematic artists — the modernist works of Antoni Gaudí, the Museu Picasso in El Born, and the Fundació Joan Miró on Montjuïc — as well as museums tracing the history of the city and of Catalonia, and landmarks such as the Columbus Monument overlooking the harbour.
For modern art and contemporary art, the MACBA (Museum of Contemporary Art) is the essential stop: a Richard Meier-designed building on Plaça dels Àngels in the Raval, and the city’s leading museum of contemporary art. Explore the MACBA below to plan your visit.
This guide helps you choose which monuments and museums best match your interests, with practical details on each one. Beyond the classic art and history collections you will also find themed venues, from the Wax Museum to the FC Barcelona museum and the city’s Science Museum.
It is worth knowing that museums managed by the Barcelona city council offer free entry on Sunday afternoons and on the first Sunday of every month. For the full list and timetables, see our Free Museums in Barcelona section.
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A Comprehensive Guide to Visiting the Moco Museum in Barcelona
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MACBA Barcelona
The goal of the MACBA, the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art, is to promote enjoyment and engagement in art and contemporary culture through a …
Picasso Museum Barcelona: Location, Tickets & Visiting Guide
Pablo Ruiz Picasso is certainly one of the most important and influential artists of the XX Century.
Museum Fundació Joan Miró Barcelona
The Fundació Joan Miró was created by the artist Joan Miró, initially mainly with artworks from his own private collection, with the aim of establishing an …
Columbus Monument Barcelona
The monument dedicated to Christopher Columbus is one of the most famous monuments of Barcelona.
Sagrada Familia Museum
The Museum, open since 1961, is located on the ground floor of the Sagrada Familia’s Church.
Antoni Gaudí Monuments
Antoni Gaudí (1852-1926) was the most important and influential architect of the early XXth Century in Barcelona.