Museums and art galleries in Barcelona

This selection gathers Barcelona’s principal museums, modernist landmarks and contemporary art venues: medieval palaces housing Pablo Picasso’s works; the Palau Nacional’s encyclopedic Romanesque-to-modern collections; Gaudí’s UNESCO modernist houses Casa Batlló and Casa Milà; purpose-built institutions for Joan Miró and Antoni Tàpies; the glass-front MACBA and the design-focused Disseny Hub; plus the Sant Pau modernisme hospital complex, open-air Poble Espanyol and the converted CaixaForum factory gallery.

Museums & Art Galleries — Map

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Picasso Museum

Art museum dedicated to the works and life of Pablo Picasso, housed in historic medieval palaces. Contains an extensive collection of over 4,000 pieces including paintings, sculptures, and ceramics.

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National Art Museum of Catalonia

Art museum housed in the Palau Nacional featuring extensive collections spanning Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and modern art, including Catalan artworks and pieces by renowned artists such as Picasso, Goya, Dalí, and Cézanne.

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Batlló House

Modernist building designed by Antoni Gaudí, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, functioning as a museum with immersive experiences showcasing Catalan Modernism and Art Nouveau style.

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Casa Milà

Modernist building designed by Antoni Gaudí, functioning as a museum and cultural site showcasing Catalan modernism and artwork. It is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Joan Miró Foundation

Modern art museum housing an extensive collection of works by Joan Miró, featuring surrealist and contemporary art within a striking rationalist building designed by Josep Lluís Sert.

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Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art

The modern building with glass walls is home to a precious collection of contemporary art.

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Hospital of the Holy Cross and Saint Paul

Historic Art Nouveau complex originally built as a hospital between 1901 and 1930, now functioning as a museum and cultural site with UNESCO World Heritage status.

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Poble Espanyol

Open-air museum and cultural complex featuring full-scale replicas of traditional Spanish architecture, artisan workshops, and art collections.

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Design Museum of Barcelona

This new cultural center comprises of three museums that were formerly housed in the Pedralbes Royal Palace - Decorative Arts Museum,…

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CaixaForum Barcelona

This former factory has been turned into an art gallery which opened in 2002.

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Antoni Tàpies Foundation

Designed by Domènech i Montaner, this museum is dedicated to Antoni Tàpies, one of the best-known Catalan sculptors and painters of the…

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Grand Royal Palace

Historic Gothic palace complex featuring Catalan Gothic and Gothic-Renaissance architecture, formerly a royal residence and political center. It now functions as a museum showcasing medieval history and archaeological remains.

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