Fundació Joan Miró
Museum devoted to the work of Joan Miró, in a rationalist building by Josep Lluís Sert on Montjuïc, with exhibitions of modern and contemporary art.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The Fundació Joan Miró was founded by the artist himself, who contributed an initial holding made up mainly of his private collection, with the idea of creating in Barcelona a living space, open to the world and connected with young artists. It opened to the public on 10 June 1975.
The building is the work of Josep Lluís Sert, an architect and close friend of Miró, and is regarded as an outstanding example of rationalist architecture in Barcelona with Mediterranean features: a central courtyard with an olive tree, a roof terrace and skylights. Built in white concrete, it makes the most of natural light and blends into the Montjuïc landscape. The galleries are arranged in sequence around the courtyard, and two other courtyards offer views of the park and the city. The building was extended in 1988 and in 2000 to designs by Jaume Freixa, a disciple and collaborator of Sert, who respected the original aesthetic.
Today the Foundation combines the Joan Miró Collection, which brings together the artist’s paintings, sculptures, graphic works and drawings, with temporary exhibitions of modern and contemporary art and a space for emerging artists, Espai 13. It also has a specialist library, a shop, a bookshop and a restaurant with a terrace, as well as educational, family and accessible programmes.
Highlights
- Joan Miró Collection in the building designed by Josep Lluís Sert
- Central courtyard with olive tree, roof terrace with sculptures and views of Barcelona
- Espai 13, a space for emerging artists with free admission
- Restaurant with terrace in the Patio del Algarrobo
- Free Bloomberg Connects app and accessible easy-read guide
Permanent exhibition
- Colección Joan Miró. Círculos – New arrangement of the Joan Miró Collection, conceived as a changing experience that connects the space, the works and the public.
- Founded
- 1975
- Operated by
- Fundació Joan Miró
- Visitors per year
- approx. 425,067
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €17 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €11Students aged 13 to 25, over-65s, holders of the Barcelona Libraries card and large and single-parent families; also holders of the Carné Joven (aged 12 to 30), companions of people with disabilities, and various agreement partners. |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 11 · Free admission for under-12s, who must be accompanied by an adult. |
| Seniors | €11Reduced admission for over-65s. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · People with an accredited disability card enter free and their companions pay reduced admission. If the person has the third-person assistance rating recognised, the companion also enters free. |
| Students & apprentices | €11Reduced admission for students aged 13 to 25. |
| Groups | –Group bookings at reserves@fmirobcn.org or on +34 934 439 479. |
| Families | €11Reduced admission for large and single-parent families. |
| Articket BCN (six Barcelona museums) | €38 |
| General admission at the ticket office | €18At the ticket office the reduced rate costs €12; buying online saves €1. |
Free admission: Free admission for unemployed people, members of ICOM and CIMAM, and Amics i Benefactors; Espai 13 is free admission.
General admission online €17 (reduced €11); at the ticket office €18 (reduced €12). Includes the Joan Miró Collection and the temporary exhibitions. There is a combined ticket with the exhibition “Gaudí-Miró-Gomis. Deconstructed” at Casa Batlló Contemporary. Several organisations have reduced rates under agreement (for example, €14.40 with the Bus Turístico). The shop, bookshop, restaurant and library are free to enter.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits
- Sign language tours
- Easy-to-read materials
- Audio description: no information
The entrance is via a 30 m step-free ramp, which often requires help to push a wheelchair (you can call 934 439 077). There are two parking spaces for people with reduced mobility 35 m from the entrance, two wheelchairs and portable seats available on loan, accessible toilets on the ground floor, the second floor and in the auditorium, and a lift to Espai 13 and the library on request. The glass doors are heavy. There are individual induction loops, raised tactile reproductions of works, a tactile model of the building, regular programming in Catalan Sign Language and an accessible easy-read guide with pictograms. Assistance dogs are welcome.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 11 |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | €11 · Reduced admission for large and single-parent families. |
- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Playground / play area
The family programme includes visits and workshops. There are teaching materials and online games about Miró, and a room with games, rugs and sofas for families. Montjuïc park has green areas and a nearby picnic area.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Parc de Montjuïc (bus 55 y 150)
Buses 55 and 150 (Parc de Montjuïc stop) and the Montjuïc funicular (TMB line FM), connected from the city centre. You can also reach it on foot or by bicycle via the park paths.
By car
No on-site parking at the museum.
There is no private car park; public transport is recommended. There are two spaces for people with reduced mobility in front of the Foundation.
- Accessible parking
Bicing stations 522 and 526, in front of the cable car.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Restaurant
- Museum shop
- Coat check
- Lockers
- Wi-Fi
Café-restaurant with terrace in the Patio del Algarrobo (reservations on +34 933 290 768), shop and bookshop (also online, MiróShop). Wi-Fi open to all visitors. Lockers that take a €1 coin, which is returned; backpacks and bags larger than 30 × 30 cm, umbrellas, motorcycle helmets, drinks and food must be left there.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
- Corporate events
The auditorium, library, courtyards, lobby, restaurant, boardroom, Espacio Taller and Jardín de los Cipreses can be hired; contact events@fmirobcn.org or +34 678 832 322. Private visits to the collection are also available.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| School programs | yes |
| Photography | Photography for private use is permitted without flash, tripod or selfie stick; for other uses a form must be completed. Drawing with graphite or coloured pencils is permitted. |
| Good to know | The free Bloomberg Connects app offers content about the collection. Guided tours of the Joan Miró Collection are available in Catalan, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese and Korean (check the schedule). Only assistance animals are admitted. |
