{"id":1619,"date":"2016-12-15T12:23:03","date_gmt":"2016-12-15T12:23:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bonplan_en.anakena.info\/?p=1619"},"modified":"2020-03-23T16:23:33","modified_gmt":"2020-03-23T15:23:33","slug":"national-catalonia-art-museum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/national-catalonia-art-museum\/","title":{"rendered":"National Museum of Catalan Art (MNAC): eclectic and grandiose"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The National museum of Catalan Art (MNAC) is unmissable: housed in a magnificent palace, it reigns over the city from the Montju&iuml;c hill and exhibits paintings, frescoes, and sculptures dating from the 11th and 12th Centuries, providing a pleasant stroll through Centuries of Catalan art.<\/p>\n<h2>The palatial MNAC building<\/h2>\n<h3>Classical architecture<\/h3>\n<p>\nMNAC is located in the Montju&iuml;c National Palace, built for the world expo in 1929 according to classical rules of the time.<\/p>\n<p>Over 50,000 m2, with detailed facades, coloured cupolas and ornate ceilings it is absolutely magnificent. Its large dome was inspired by St Peter&#8217;s in the Vatican and the four towers by the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.\n<\/p>\n<h3>Terraces and views<\/h3>\n<p>\nThe icing on the cake is the unobstructed view that it offers of the city. You will certainly appreciate the panorama that opens up at your feet from the museum&#8217;s main plaza, but don&#8217;t forget to also take a trip to the roof terrace on the 5th floor, it gives you a breathtaking 360&ordm; view over Montju&iuml;c and Barcelona!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/08\/mnac-post2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6669 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/08\/mnac-post2.jpg\" alt=\"mnac terraca and view\" width=\"628\" height=\"418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/08\/mnac-post2.jpg 628w, https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/08\/mnac-post2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><\/a>\n<\/p>\n<h2>MNAC&#8217;s permanent collections<\/h2>\n<p>\nMNAC has a lot of artworks that that have filled its permanent collection over the years. When its doors opened in 1934 it was dedicated exclusively to <strong>medieval art<\/strong>. In 1995 <strong>roman art<\/strong> was&nbsp; introduced.<\/p>\n<p>Finally in 2004, a large part of the museum was devoted to renowned works in Catalan <strong>modern art<\/strong>. Masterpieces by Salvador Dal&iacute;, Mariano Fortuny, Isidre Nonell, Ramon Casas, and Antoni T&agrave;pies.\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Our top tip? Don&#8217;t miss the wing devoted&nbsp;to Catalan modern art. You will find master pieces that are less known there.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nToday MNAC has one of the largest collections of Roman murals in the world and exhibits the most well-known artists of Catalan modernism.<strong> Gothic art <\/strong>and the biggest European names of the <strong>Renaissance<\/strong> or the&nbsp;<strong>Baroque <\/strong>school are also on the menu.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/08\/mnac-post4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6671 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/08\/mnac-post4.jpg\" alt=\"mnac fresco\" width=\"628\" height=\"418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/08\/mnac-post4.jpg 628w, https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/08\/mnac-post4-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><\/a>\n<\/p>\n<h2>MNAC&#8217;s<\/h2>\n<h2>temporary exhibitions<\/h2>\n<p>\nAs well as its permanent collection, MNAC organises temporary exhibitions all year long. The themes vary: from classical art to modern or contemporary; photography; architecture; design&#8230;\n<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Gala, Salvador Dal&iacute;<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The exhibition shows the life of an enigmatic woman who related to great artists and intellectuals. She is known worldwide for being the wife of Salvador Dal&iacute;. Gala was his muse and the protagonist of some of his paintings.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">From July 6 to October 14, 2018<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/08\/mnac-post7.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6673 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/08\/mnac-post7.jpg\" alt=\"mnac showroom\" width=\"628\" height=\"418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/08\/mnac-post7.jpg 628w, https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/08\/mnac-post7-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n<h2>MNAC Prices<\/h2>\n<h3>Normal price<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Permanent collection: &euro;12 (valid for 2 days in the month following purchase)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"is-style-checklist\">\n<li>If you book via the link below, you will get a 5% discount!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><div id=\"cta5bec1041d653e\" class=\"cta-banner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bcnshop.barcelonaturisme.com\/shopv3\/en\/product\/673\/museu-nacional-dart-de-catalunya.html?o=h&amp;w=6304-1981\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"cta-banner__link\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"99\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/05\/tickets-post-.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><span class=\"cta-banner__content\">   Get your MNAC ticket and get a discount   <\/span><span class=\"cta-banner__button\">Click here<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Reduced price\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"ds-list-accordion ds-on\">\n<ul>\n<li>Students: 30% reduction<\/li>\n<li>Family (2 adults + 1 minor) and large family card holder: 30% reduction<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Bus touristique: une fa&ccedil;on confortable et rapide de visiter Barcelone\" href=\"\/tourist-bus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tour bus <\/a>ticket holders: 20% reduction<\/li>\n<li>Audio guide: &euro;1 for students and over 65s<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Free entry<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Under 16s<\/li>\n<li>Over 65s<\/li>\n<li>Free entry for all: Saturday from 3pm, first Sunday of every month, 18th of May, 11th of September and 24th of September.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Combination tickets<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>MNAC + <a title=\"Poble Espanyol: un voyage dans toute l&rsquo;Espagne sans quitter Barcelone\" href=\"\/poble-espanyol\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Poble Espanyol<\/a>: &euro;18<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"L&rsquo;articketbcn: un passeport pour l&rsquo;art &agrave; Barcelone\" href=\"\/articketbcn-art-museums\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Articket BCN<\/a>: &euro;30 (entry into the city&#8217;s 6 main museums)<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"\" href=\"\/barcelona-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"broken_link\">Barcelo<\/a><a title=\"\" href=\"\/barcelona-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"broken_link\">na Card<\/a>: from &euro;33.30 (free entry into many museums and transport, and other discounts)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/08\/mnac-post8.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6676\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/08\/mnac-post8.jpg\" alt=\"mnac\" width=\"628\" height=\"418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/08\/mnac-post8.jpg 628w, https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/08\/mnac-post8-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>MNAC opening hours<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>October to April: Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 6pm, Sundays and holidays 10am to 3pm<\/li>\n<li>May to September: Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 8pm, Sundays and holidays, 10am to 3pm<\/li>\n<li>Closed Monday (except holidays)<\/li>\n<li>Closed 1st of January, 1st of May, 25th of December<\/li>\n<li>Ticket booth closes 30 minutes before museum closes, exhibition rooms close 15 minutes before museum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Accessibility<\/h2>\n<h3>Getting to MNAC<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>By metro: Espanya (L1 and L3)<\/li>\n<li>By bus: 13, 37, 55, 150<\/li>\n<li>Parking free beside museum<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ds-list-accordion ds-on\">\n<div class=\"ds-list-accordion ds-on\">\n<div class=\"ds-list-accordion ds-on\">\n<h3>Visitors with reduced mobility<\/h3>\n<div class=\"field-group-format group_ds_map_content field-group-div group-ds-map-content speed-none effect-none\">\n<div class=\"ds-left-top\">\n<div class=\"ds-body\">\n<ul>\n<li>Most of the museum spaces are accessible to people with reduced mobility.<\/li>\n<li>It is possible to request a folding wheelchair from the cloakroom.<\/li>\n<li>MNAC offers explanatory videos in sign language with subtitles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Bonne visite!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ds-columns\">\n<div id=\"cta5bec1041d6605\" class=\"cta-banner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bcnshop.barcelonaturisme.com\/shopv3\/en\/product\/673\/museu-nacional-dart-de-catalunya.html?o=h&amp;w=6304-1981\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"cta-banner__link\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"99\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/05\/tickets-post-.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><span class=\"cta-banner__content\">   Buy your reduced price ticket for MNAC   <\/span><span class=\"cta-banner__button\">Click here<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The National museum of Catalan Art (MNAC) is unmissable: housed in a magnificent palace, it reigns over the city from the Montju&iuml;c hill and exhibits paintings, frescoes, and sculptures 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