Free Museums in Barcelona

"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."

"If you are still not dazzled by Gaudí’s legacy in Barcelona, la Pedrera (also known as Casa Milà) will definitely conquer you. The building has six floors full of sinuous curves, impossible architectural forms and a decoration that, as in the Sagrada Familia and most of Gaudí’s works, recreates the forms of nature. But if anything stands out in the Pedrera is its unusual roof with a great artistic and symbolic power, in which its chimneys in the form of sculptures of warriors form an impressive army of stone."

"This madcap Gaudí masterpiece was built in 1905–10 as a combined apartment and office block. Formally called Casa Milà, after the businessman who commissioned it, it is better known as La Pedrera (the Quarry) because of its uneven grey stone facade, which ripples around the corner of Carrer de Provença."

"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."

"You probably won’t recognize the Fundació Antoni Tàpies as a museum from the exterior, with its mass of crazy wire on top. But that’s actually a work called Cloud and Chair, a chair suspended in a mass of swirly metal "clouds." The painter/sculptor was born in Barcelona, began experimenting with art after falling ill as a law student, and became one of the most divisive and prominent artists of the 1940s and ‘50s. Tàpies’s work cycled through symbolism and surrealism, but he remained obsessed with materials – earth, dust, sand, clay, foam rubber – and elevating mundane and even profane objects."

"Antonio Tápies was a Catalán artist is said to be the last of the greatest painters of the 20th century. He started as a surrealist artist and took influence from the work of Joan Miró. Afterwards he changed his style and started using materials such as marble dust."

"Since the 90s the government has done major efforts to clean up and relaunch the area by opening two very relevant art centers: Centre de Cultura Contemporània and MACBA (Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona). You will see teenagers on skateboards, artists enjoying a drink on any of the lazy pedestrian squares and streets and several creative spaces and innovative restaurants and bars. It is hipster’s paradise. The best is to simply walk along the streets and get into the MACBA for its regular exhibitions that push the boundaries."

"CCCB is another must-see contemporary art space in Barcelona, equally for its activities and its stunning building. Located in the Raval district and just a few steps from MACBA, it occupies part of the old Casa de Caritat, a former almshouse built in 1802. The building was completely renovated with the addition of a new wing and a spectacular facade entirely made of glass."

"Designed by architects Piñon and Viaplana, CCCB hosts thematic exhibitions that showcase contemporary art, thought-provoking debates, and unique festivals and concerts. Timings: 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM (Tue-Sun); Closed on Mondays, 24, 25 and 31 December and 1 and 5 January. Address: 5 Carrer de Montalegre, Barcelona, Catalunya, 8001, SpainGoogle map | TripAdvisor"

"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…"

"Explore this and other world cultures at the Museu Etnològic i de Cultures del Món (MUEC). This museum gives visitors a look at cultures from places near and far through their extensive collection of art and objects. Additionally, the museum itself is housed in a beautiful building in the historic city center, a stone’s throw away from the Museu Picasso."

"You probably won’t recognize the Fundació Antoni Tàpies as a museum from the exterior, with its mass of crazy wire on top. But that’s actually a work called Cloud and Chair, a chair suspended in a mass of swirly metal "clouds." The painter/sculptor was born in Barcelona, began experimenting with art after falling ill as a law student, and became one of the most divisive and prominent artists of the 1940s and ‘50s. Tàpies’s work cycled through symbolism and surrealism, but he remained obsessed with materials – earth, dust, sand, clay, foam rubber – and elevating mundane and even profane objects."

"Antonio Tápies was a Catalán artist is said to be the last of the greatest painters of the 20th century. He started as a surrealist artist and took influence from the work of Joan Miró. Afterwards he changed his style and started using materials such as marble dust."

"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"

"This outlet is well connected to the city, and you can even get there by metro using the lines, L1, L4 and L5 as well as by bus and Renfe trains on the line R3, R4 and R7!. If you fancy a change from outlet shopping, you can even pop across to the huge El Corte Inglés next door. Openings time: Monday – Saturday 09:30 until 21:00 (in the winter) and Monday – Saturday 09:30 until 22:00 (in the summer)"

"This outlet is well connected to the city, and you can even get there by metro using the lines L1, L4, and L5, as well as by bus and Renfe trains on the line R3, R4, and R7!. If you fancy a change from outlet shopping, you can even pop across to the huge El Corte Inglés next door…. Opening times: Monday- Saturday 09:30- 21:00 (in winter) and Monday- Saturday 09:30-22:00 (in summer)"

"There are 35,000 m2 of shops open from 9:30 am to 9:00 pm, with a diverse range of restaurants, fashion, a supermarket, a gym and 16 cinemas. Address: Avinguda de Rio de Janeiro, 42, 08016 Barcelona. Tel: +34 932 765 070"

"Diagonal Mar is one of the malls in Barcelona with the most complete offer in shopping, food, and entertainment. The mall has a variety of clothing stores including Primark, an extremely popular store due its low prices, entertainment stores like Fnac, Media Markt and Miró, a movie theatre, a game arcade, a hypermarket, and a large number of restaurants. Diagonal Mar is located at Avinguda Diagonal 3 and is open from 10 am to 10 pm."

"The last shopping mall in Barcelona that we would like to share with you is Diagonal Mar. It is perhaps the largest one on this list with over 200 shops for you to explore!. It is located at the end of Diagonal Avenue where it meets the Mediterranean Sea."

"The basilica of Santa María del Mar, located in the Born district, is considered the best example of Catalan Gothic architecture thanks to its elegant and austere façade, its endless columns and the beauty of stone surfaces. The temple, which inspired the famous novel “The Cathedral of the Sea” by Ildefonso Falcones, was built between 1329 and 1383 and was funded by the parishioners of the neighborhood, who helped raise it with their money and hard work. As a curiosity, camouflaged between the beautiful windows of the basilica you can find a shield of FC Barcelona."

"Built between 1329 and 1383, Santa María del Mar is a remarkable basilica. It is considered by many as the best example of Catalan Gothic architecture."

"Santa Maria del Pi is the 14th-century Catalan Gothic church that replaced a former 10th-century Romanesque church on the very same site—on the Plaça del Pi in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter. It is marked by a single pine (a tribute to its name, pi) in the square outside. On weekends, that square fills up with artist tables, the colossal facade of the church towering behind them."

"If you’re walking through the Gothic Quarter and hear the sound of church bells ringing, that might be the Basílica of Santa Maria del Pi which is located in between the Plaça del Pi and Plaça Sant Josep Oriol. The church was built between 1319 and 1391 in the Catalan Gothic style. Its cross-vaulted ceiling is the highest in the country."

"Another great example of Gothic architecture with a wonderful rose window. The 15th-century massive bell tower can easily be seen from La Rambla and is one of its most streaking features. FREE OPENING TIMES: Monday to Sunday: 9.30 am to 10 am & 6 pm to 8.30 pm.Other times: €4"