Best 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."

"Artevistas Art Gallery is located in the heart of the Gothic district of Barcelona, between Las Ramblas and Sant Jaume Square. It’s a unique and iconic place for its architectural interest, located In the same building where painter Joan Miró was born. The gallery contains a unique collection of contemporary art, both emerging and established artists."

"At the end of La Rambla, Drassanes metro station hints at the city's sea-faring past. Drassanes means shipyard, but this one specialized in building galleys—elongated warships rowed by a squad of sailors (sadly, often slaves) with pole-length oars. Today, Barcelona’s impressive former galley-maker is its maritime museum celebrating everything ship based, but from the safety of dry land."

"The city's maritime museum occupies Gothic shipyards – a remarkable relic from Barcelona's days as the seat of a seafaring empire. Highlights include a full-scale 1970s replica of Don Juan of Austria’s 16th-century flagship, fishing vessels, antique navigation charts and dioramas of the Barcelona waterfront."

"If you're looking for cheap and easy food on the go, Pans & Company is great. With a mix of salads, bocadillos (large sandwiches), hot dogs, wraps, desserts and onion rings, they pretty much have anything you could be craving. Althogh you can eat in or take out at Pans, it's still considered to be Barcelona's version of street food as it's made quickly and caters to those who aren't necessarily looking for the highest quality meal, but rather a filling one."

"This fantastic fast food restaurant first opened in 1991 and has since then spread to several locations all over Spain. The quality of their food is consistently good, the service is fast and the prices are very fair. The Pans & Company menu includes salads and sandwiches, with succulent ingredients, such as British bacon, roast beef, Breton sausage and chicken breast."

"A popular Spanish fast food joint selling hot and cold sandwiches, chips and soft drinks. Meal deal offers available. There are two of the establishments in T1."

"Also on the Montjuïc hill, you can find Joan Brossa Gardens. This park is named after the Catalan poet. By the way; all parks on Montjïc are named after Catalan poets."

"The Botanical Gardens are well worth a visit for design fans|© David Ridley / Alamy Stock Photo. The Botanical Gardens in Barcelona are worth a visit not just for the beautiful flora – the gardens feature vegetation from the five regions in the world that have a Mediterranean-type climate – but also for the architecture by Carlos Ferrater and Josep Lluís Canosa, who won a competition in 1988 to build a new botanical garden. Their clever concept is based on fractal geometry, which creates an interesting tension with the organic shapes of the foliage."

"The garden offers you a walk-in each season of the year as you can observe the vegetations from five different regions in the world with a Mediterranean climate. This park also offers a worthy walk in the greenhouse with his big offer of different kinds of Bonsai trees. View this post on Instagram"

"The Laribal Gardens are one of the gems of the Montjuïc Park, perfect for an afternoon, leisurely stroll in the sun. The gardens were the first public rose gardens to be created in Barcelona, with exceptionally beautiful foliage, cascading water features, and tiled benches to sit and admire the scenery. The Gardens were named after, and belonged to the estate of, Josep Laribal, a prestigious lawyer and journalist."

"Jardins de LaribalBarcelona, SpainStop by the Jardins de Laribal on your way down from Montjuïc to check out the sculptures and just stroll leisurely. This spot is perfect for stair lovers (those of us who enjoy going up and down dozens of steps for fitness purposes). This park used to be a popular hangout spot for politicians and gastronomic enthusiasts back in the day."

"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."

"We continue our trip to the historical places of Barcelona heading towards the mountain of Montjuic where we find the National Palace of Barcelona, built between 1926 and 1929 for the second EXPO in Barcelona and since 1934 it houses the Art Museum of Catalonia (MNAC) The model of the National Palace, is unified in a style that at the time was called as a Spanish Renaissance, highlights its large central dome which is inspired by the Vatican, inside we can visit different artistic exhibitions such as paintings or sculptures of Catalan art . Right in front of the National Palace we find the magical fountains of Montjuic, also built for the second EXPO in Barcelona, if you have the opportunity to visit Barcelona this is one of the places you can not miss, the magical fountains of Montjuic offer a show of lights and music that merge with the dance of the fountain, creating a truly impressive show."