Mordern, Free, Best Art Museums in Barcelona

"The National Art Museum of Catalonia is one of the most important museums from Catalonia and of course Barcelona. Well-known from the local people for its abbreviated name, MNAC, it is our first option because here you will find an extensive collection of Catalan art from Romanesque and Gothic art, Renaissance and Barroc art and as well, Modern Art with works by Picasso, Ramon Casas, Dalí, Gaudí that will make you discover how important and rich Catalan culture is. In addition, one of the main reasons to select MNAC as our first option is due to the fact that this museum is located in Montjuic hill and its privileged position offers outstanding views over Barcelona."

"Sitting atop a hill, the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya looks more like a massive castle than an art museum, a museum that holds a king’s ransom in treasures. It is here, however, that visitors will find the greatest Catalan art from the 10th century to the 20th century. Here visitors will find impressive Romanesque murals that graced church apses, and Gothic art from the era when Catalonia was expanding across the Mediterranean."

"20 km from city center 22 out of 29 places to visit in Barcelona. The National Museum of Art in Catalonia is located in the vast, Italian style Palau Nacional. One of the largest museums in Spain, the Museu Nacional is known for its extensive collection of Romanesque art, featuring works like Virgin of Ger and the Batlló Majesty."

"Picasso Museum — While I’m not a huge fan of most of Picasso’s later work, with over 3,000 pieces of art, this museum has a lot to see, and even I was happy. The Gothic Cathedral — Located in the heart of the Barri Gotic, this Gothic cathedral was built on top of an 11th-century church. You can take an elevator up to the roof for sweeping views of the surrounding historic area."

"This two-hour tour, led by an expert local guide will take you through Pablo Picasso’s favorite spots. See Llotja Mar which is the art school where he studied. Stop at Els Quatre Gats café where he interacted with other artists."

"The Picasso Museum is housed in five adjoining 13th- to 15th-century palaces on Carrer Montcada, a street known for Barcelona's most…"

"Next to it there is also the Fundacio Miro. The Magic Fountain that leads up to the MNAC is used for lights and water shows perfectly choreographed to beautiful songs. Performances happen occasionally during the summer months but the most important one is the show used to close the celebrations of Patron Saint, La Merce, on the 24th of September which also includes fireworks. It is an exquisite show and extremely beautiful."

"Joan Miro Foundation is a famous museum, which is dedicated to display the rich collections modern art. This beautiful museum was built to honour the memory of Joan Miro. It is located in the area of Montjuic Hill, and is famed for housing around 10,000 items belonging to Miro."

"Some of my friends were chilling outside, watching some skaters doing their tricks in the square outside of the museum, while a couple of other friends and I, together with one of our teachers, decided to visit the museum. I remember it was the first time I successfully explained to someone else why I liked contemporary art and actually got them engaged in the visit with me. It was fairly easy though, as MACBA is one of the most exciting places I have ever visited."

"Designed by Richard Meier and opened in 1995, MACBA has become the city's foremost contemporary art centre, with captivating exhibitions for the serious art lover. The permanent collection is on the ground floor and dedicates itself to Spanish and Catalan art from the second half of the 20th century, with works by Antoni Tàpies, Joan Brossa and Miquel Barceló, among others; international artists, such as Paul Klee, Bruce Nauman and John Cage, are also represented."

"Designed by American architect Richard Meier in 1992, this gleaming explosion of light and geometry in El Raval houses a permanent collection…"

"The monastery was founded in 1326 by King James II of Aragon for his wife Elisenda de Montcada. The queen, in order to protect the monastery, gave it a series of privileges like the direct protection through the Consell de Cent. The monastery was originally built in white stone and is surrounded by a line of walls along with three floors 40 meters long."

"This marvel of a monastery, named for its original white stones ( pedres albes ), is really a convent, founded in 1326 for the Franciscan…"

"This center of activity represents the efforts of Barcelona's urban planners to put all the city's designer eggs in one basket and to…"

"Address: Plaça de les Glòries Catalanes,, 37, 08018 Barcelona, Spain. Schedule: Open until 8:00 PM. Telephone: +34 932 56 68 00"

"Barcelona's museum of contemporary Catalan art is a concrete-and-glass urban-industrial building in the heart of Poblenou, a neighborhood that’s steadily turning disused factories into interesting spaces. The museum’s point of difference is that every artist is either Catalan born or lives in Catalunya. There are more than 300 works from the 1960s to today, with dedicated spaces for each artists in a range of styles and media, from 3D collage to huge canvases to sculpture."

"Address: Carrer de Roc Boronat, 116, 126, 08018 Barcelona, Spain. Schedule: Open until 6:00 PM. Telephone: +34 933 20 87 36"

"From 1972 to 1991 Joan Gaspar formed part of the management team of Sala Gaspar, founded in 1909 and which has shown works by Picasso, Miró, Fenosa, and more. Since 1992 Galeria Joan Gaspar-Barcelona, has continued this tradition. The gallery presents young artists whose reputation has become consolidated over the years."

"One of Barcelona's classic restaurants in the high end residential area of Zona Alta. An excellent choice for fresh seafood served with style and top class service from friendly and professional staff ...Read More... Tagsles cortes area, seafood"

"This intimate boutique hotel has just 10 bedrooms, so you’ll feel right at home during your stay. Designed by architects Carlos Ferrater Lambarri and Lucía Ferrater, it features modern, uncluttered rooms with a sophisticated combination of wood against a white palate, lifted by floral touches and charcoal-grey cushions. The terrace suite boasts its own intimate outdoor terrace, which is ideal for sunbathing in the summer, while the Jacuzzi suite comes with its own in-room hot tub – perfect for a romantic evening sipping champagne while enjoying your soak."

"When it comes to avant-garde looks, the Alenti Sitges Hotel & Restaurant comes out tops. With clean angles and a minimalistic vibe, this 4-star boutique hotel resembles a large cube. It sure provides stylish gay accommodation in Sitges."

"It offers stylish rooms with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi internet. Alenti Sitges Hotel & Restaurant is surrounded by popular cafés, bars, and shops. The beautiful Sitges beach is just a short walk away."

"Located in the heart of the Gothic Quarter, La Cerveteca is both a cultural as well as gastronomic experience. Situated on the corner of Gignas street, the brew pub gives way onto the street and has an open concept which is inviting and exciting. You can sit with your drink on a barrel or at one of the small tables."

"La cerveteca is perfect to stop for a quick beer or if you want to chose a nice beer to enjoy at home. The bar offers a wide range of bottled beers from all over. One of the downsides of the bar is that they do not offer any real food BUT of course they have TAPAS!"

"The adaptation of Nikkei gastronomy – that resulting from the evolution of the gastronomy of Japanese immigrants who settled in Peru in the late twentieth century – to the universe of the highly hedonistic, playful and El Bulli–like cuisine of Albert Adrià.Why go?. Albert Adrià has managed to coherently reinvent a cuisine that started out as a happy accident. He created his own wonders like a smoked mackerel maki that has rolled Peruvian 'causa' standing in for the rice."

"1 Michelin star 2019 New and exciting Nikkei cuisine restaurant opened in 2015 by Albert Adria in Barcelona. Japanese and Peruvian fusion. Nikkei Cuisine is the cooking style that mixes Peruvian cuisine and Japanese ...Read More..."

"The perfect choice for those wanting to delve deeper into the history of Catalonia and be transported on a journey through time. It offers a virtual chronology of the region’s past, spanning an era from the Lower Paleolithic era (the early Stone Age) right up to Jordi Pujol’s proclamation as President of the Generalitat in 1980. Enjoy an entertaining exploration of 2000 years of Catalan history, all squeezed into only two floors, with various artefacts, models, dioramas and documents of everything from a medieval shoemaker’s shop to a 1960s bar."

"Next, head to both, Casa Milà and Casa Batlló. They are a 6 minute walk away, and are both the perfect reflection of Gaudi’s eccentric architecture. Curvy walls, weird alleyways, polychromatic colors, hypnotic paintings and much more, you’ll be able to truly get a taste of Gaudi on a more intimate level than ParcGuell. It’s a legend of architecture, of creation, the true meaning of letting your creativity run wild."

"Casa Batlló is located along Passeig de Gràcia and this street is worth walking just for the row of houses that make it famous. This is a major thoroughfare of Barcelona and we stayed in the Majestic Hotel and Spa located on this street. There are several shops and restaurants, but it is Casa Batlló that is the star attraction."

"Do you want to make your trip to Barcelona unforgettable for your kids?. Take them for a dramatized theatrical tour at Casa Battlo. Either the family’s housekeeper or Lady Ramoneta herself will show your kids the crannies and nooks of the house while telling them some unforgettable anecdotes about the family."