Art galleries in Barcelona

Summary

Spanish art can be appreciated in every city throughout the whole country. Barcelona is one of the main centers where you can hardly miss it. There are many museums, exhibitions and art galleries which attract more and more tourists every year.

Museum Picasso

as is the most visited art gallery in Barcelona. It caters to over 1,000,000 visitors per year. This gallery is home to one of the World's largest collection of Picasso's artwork. The paintings in the museum are arranged in chronological order from author's early day works to his final masterpieces. This arrangement gives visitors fascinating insight into the development of Picasso thinking over time and shows how he developed the distinctive designs that he is famous for nowadays. This art gallery is highly recommended for all art lovers.

Address: Montcada, 15-23, 08003 Barcelona

Working hours: (Tue-Sun) 10:00-20:00; Mon- closed

Admission is 9 Euros for main exhibition and extra for special showings.

There are facilities for people with disabilities.

Web-site: http://www.museupicasso.bcn.es

Fundació de Joan Miró

This art gallery has a wide range of Joan Miró's work dating back as far as 1914. This collection of artworks includes both his paintings and a good selection of sculptures, tapestries and early sketches. A visit to the foundation of the gallery is a total experience of light, beautiful spaces, views over Barcelona, and temporary exhibitions of other artists.

Address: Parc de Montjuïc, 08038 Barcelona

Working hours: (Tue- Sat) 10.00 - 19.00 for October – June; (Tue-Sat) 10.00 - 20.00

for July - September, Thursdays 10.00 - 21.30; Sundays and public holidays 10.00 - 14.30

Closed on Mondays (except public holidays)

Admission: 8 Euros

Museu National d' Art Catalunya (MNAC) - Montjuic

The museum is home to a wide range of Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque artwork and art facts including paintings, carvings, sculptures, metalwork, and enamels. The museum also exhibits the largest collection of Catalán art in Spain. If you want to find out what the terms new-classicism, modernism and realism mean this museum is for you. This museum gives you a clear insight into the many important influences in Catalán art. This museum of modern art is worth a visit not only for the artwork but also for fabulous view of Barcelona.

Address: Palau Nacional - Parc de Montjuïc, 08038 Barcelona

Opening hours: (Tue to Sat) 10:00 -19:00; Sun (10:00-14:30); Mon- Closed

Admission:8.50 Euros

There are facilities for people with disabilities.

Web-site: http://www.mnac.es

Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art (MACBA)

The museu d'Art Comtemporani is the 11th most popular tourist attraction in Barcelona. It displays art mainly from the second half of the 20 th century and includes the works of many great painters. The museum changes its exhibitions every 3 to 4 months - we therefore recommend you check their web site for the up and coming displays.

Address: Pl dels Angels 1, 08001, Barcelona

Opening hours: Depending on the season of the year

Admission: 4 Euros

Disabled Access: Yes