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- The Barcelona Card<\/strong>: this card gives you unlimited access to public transport, alongside free or reduced-price entry to several cultural attractions. It can be a good way of saving money, but not for everyone: see our article on the Barcelona Card<\/a> for more details.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Buy your Barcelona Card with 10% off <\/span>Click here<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n
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- Free museums<\/strong>: Certain museums are free all year round<\/a>, whilst others offer free entry on specific days of the week, generally from 3pm on Sundays<\/a>. Make the most of them!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya (MNAC)<\/h3>\n
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- Price<\/strong>: €12, free on Saturdays from 3pm<\/li>\n
- Size<\/strong>: gigantic. Barcelona’s biggest museum!<\/li>\n
- Collections<\/strong>: extremely varied. The MNAC is home to over 50,000 m2 of medieval, roman, gothic and modern art, offering a superb voyage through the history of Catalan art.<\/li>\n
- Architecture<\/strong>: the building which houses the museum is worth a visit in its own right. It’s an architectural gem and very pleasant to explore.<\/li>\n
- For everyone<\/strong>: the museum is designed to be accessible to the general public. Given the diversity of the collections, there’s bound to be something for everyone!<\/li>\n
- Waiting times<\/strong>: little to no queue to get in.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nDownsides of the MNAC:<\/p>\n
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- Closed on Mondays, except for public holidays<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- See our article on the MNAC<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Buy reduced-price tickets for the MNAC <\/span>Click here<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/p>\n
Miró Foundation<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nHighlights of the Miró Foundation:<\/p>\n
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- Price<\/strong>: €11 full price, which is very reasonable.<\/li>\n
- Size<\/strong>: a large museum – allow 60-90 minutes for your visit.<\/li>\n
- Collections<\/strong>: see how the Miró’s style evolved and discover his favourite subjects, immersing yourself in his fascinating universe.<\/li>\n
- Architecture<\/strong>: the museum building is a modern, minimalist structure which provides the perfect backdrop for Miró’s work.<\/li>\n
- For most people<\/strong>: Miró is very popular with children, so don’t hesitate to take the family.<\/li>\n
- Audio-guides<\/strong> available in English – thorough and very interesting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nDownsides of the Miró Foundation:<\/p>\n
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- The absence of some of the artist’s most iconic works is unfortunate.<\/li>\n
- In summer, you may have a long wait to get in. Book queue-jump tickets before you go in order to get round the problem.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- See our article on the Miró Foundation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Buy queue-jump tickets for the Miró Foundation <\/span>Click here<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/p>\n
CaixaForum<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nHighlights of CaixaForum:<\/p>\n
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- Price<\/strong>: €4 for adults, free for under-16s.<\/li>\n
- Exhibitions<\/strong>: CaixaForum is a cultural centre which plays host to several temporary exhibitions each year, all interesting and well-designed.<\/li>\n
- Architecture<\/strong>: the centre is a beautiful modernist building, formerly a textile factory.<\/li>\n
- Open<\/strong> every day.<\/li>\n
- For everyone<\/strong>: the exhibitions are interactive and almost all include an area designed for children.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- See our article on CaixaForum<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Buy reduced-price tickets for CaixaForum <\/span>Click here<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/p>\n
Picasso Museum<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nHighlights of the Picasso Museum:<\/p>\n
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- Price<\/strong>: around €11, free on Sundays from 3pm<\/li>\n
- Collections<\/strong>: focused mainly on the early part of the artist’s career.<\/li>\n
- Architecture<\/strong>: located in a superb gothic mansion in Barcelona’s old town, you’ll be swept up in an extraordinary, very “Barcelonian” atmosphere.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- With the exception of the Meninas series (48 paintings based on a work by Velasquez), none of the artist’s most iconic works are on display.<\/li>\n
- You’ll have a long wait to get in, unless you book a guided tour<\/a>. In the summer months, or on days when entry is free, expect to queue for at least an hour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- See our article on the Picasso Museum<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art (MACBA)<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nHighlights of the MACBA:<\/p>\n
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- Price<\/strong>: around €10<\/li>\n
- Size<\/strong>: the museum is immense, and you can happily spend several hours admiring the works on display.<\/li>\n
- Collections<\/strong>: the MACBA houses temporary exhibitions, and aims to promote the work of lesser-known contemporary artists.<\/li>\n
- Explanations in English<\/strong>: the works on display aren’t always immediately accessible, but detailed explanations are provided to help you get to the heart of the installations. Leaflets are available at the entrance to the exhibition halls.<\/li>\n
- Architecture<\/strong>: the bright white museum, designed by Richard Meier, is an architectural masterpiece. Simple, but grandiose, it’s one of the most impressive examples of modern architecture in Barcelona<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- If modern art is your thing, you’re certain to love the MACBA. Otherwise, you may struggle to understand the works on display, which can be frustrating.<\/li>\n
- Closed on Tuesdays.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- See our article on the MACBA<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Book reduced-price tickets <\/span>Click here<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/p>\n
Barcelona Centre for Contemporary Culture (CCCB)<\/h3>\n
- See our article on the MACBA<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Size<\/strong>: the museum is immense, and you can happily spend several hours admiring the works on display.<\/li>\n
- Price<\/strong>: around €10<\/li>\n
- See our article on the Picasso Museum<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Collections<\/strong>: focused mainly on the early part of the artist’s career.<\/li>\n
- Price<\/strong>: around €11, free on Sundays from 3pm<\/li>\n
- Exhibitions<\/strong>: CaixaForum is a cultural centre which plays host to several temporary exhibitions each year, all interesting and well-designed.<\/li>\n
- Price<\/strong>: €4 for adults, free for under-16s.<\/li>\n
- See our article on the Miró Foundation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Size<\/strong>: a large museum – allow 60-90 minutes for your visit.<\/li>\n
- Price<\/strong>: €11 full price, which is very reasonable.<\/li>\n
- See our article on the MNAC<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Size<\/strong>: gigantic. Barcelona’s biggest museum!<\/li>\n
- Price<\/strong>: €12, free on Saturdays from 3pm<\/li>\n
- Free museums<\/strong>: Certain museums are free all year round<\/a>, whilst others offer free entry on specific days of the week, generally from 3pm on Sundays<\/a>. Make the most of them!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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