Barcelona
Museums in Barcelona
The city has a great diversity of museums where you can always discover new and different art. From some free of charge, such as the Caixa Forum with temporary exhibitions that mix various artistic disciplines, to the most consolidated, such as the Picasso Museum, the most visited in the whole city.
But the little ones will surely enjoy the CosmoCaixa, the science museum, located near Tibidabo, a place where they can experiment and come into contact with science, nature, history... its planaterium stands out, a fictional Universe where they can see stars, planets... with its due explanation.
Other more modern museums are the MACBA, a large white glazed building that surprised everyone when it was built in Plaça dels Àngels del Raval. The most daring contemporary art exhibitions are concentrated in this place that always offers discounts and offers. It exhibits works from the second half of the 20th century, and you can find works by many great artists. Every quarter or so, exhibitions are renewed.
On the other hand, and for the whole family, the Zoology Museum is a real discovery. Located in the Ciutadella Park, it includes fossils, natural species and a zoo where you can see the animals up close, a place that will soon be moved to other outbuildings and an annexed part will be built, donating it with greater amplitude.
The Museum of the Temple Expiatori of the Sagrada Familia is almost exclusively dedicated to the history and construction of the Sagrada Familia. Due to the large influx of people who receive the Sagrada Familia, this is one of the most popular museums in Barcelona.
La Pedrera is another of Gaudí's most brilliant creations and, in turn, is the second most visited museum after the Sagrada Familia.
The Barcelona Football Club Museum is a paradise for lovers of this exciting sport. This is the fourth most visited museum in Barcelona and captivates the attention of fans with pieces related to sport in the club that have a centenary antiquity.
The CCCB is another of Barcelona's most popular museums and has regular art exhibitions that include photographs, paintings, sculptures and frescoes from various periods.
The Museum of the History of Catalonia is the ideal place for all those who wish to immerse themselves in the history of the region.
The Picasso Museum is Barcelona's most famous art gallery. It holds one of the most valuable collections of Picasso's works of art. The museum has exhibited the paintings in chronological order, including from Picasso's early works to his latest creations.
The Joan Miró Foundation spans a very long period of time in Miró's work, from 1914 onwards. This collection includes paintings, sculptures, tapestries and his first sketches.
The Museu Nacional d' Art de Catalunya is another of the most visited modern art museums in Barcelona. From this building it is possible to contemplate magnificent views of Barcelona. The museum houses a great diversity of works corresponding to Romanesque art, carvings, sculptures, metal works, etc..
But these are just some of the most outstanding museums, such as the mythical Wax Museum in Barcelona. What are you waiting for to see them?
