Museu Olímpic i de l'Esport Joan Antoni Samaranch

About the museum

The Museu Olímpic i de l'Esport Joan Antoni Samaranch is run by the Fundació Barcelona Olímpica and sits on the Montjuïc hill, about 50 metres from the Estadi Olímpic. It was conceived as a pioneering facility in Europe, offering a historical, ethical, playful and educational view of sport.

The museum gives a comprehensive picture of sport in all its disciplines, from high performance and competition to recreational sport and sport practised by people with disabilities. It combines collection objects with multimedia and interactive installations designed to convey experiences and invite reflection.

The permanent collection brings together more than 5,000 objects linked to athletes and sporting events in world history. Highlights include the objects exclusive to the Barcelona '92 Olympic Games that belong to the Fundació Barcelona Olímpica, among them the “Caja Mágica” of the city's bid and the mascot Petra by Javier Mariscal.

The museum aims to promote values such as teamwork, effort and perseverance, and serves as an educational space that schools can visit. Its programme is continuously renewed with exhibitions, family workshops and holiday activities.

Highlights

• More than 5,000 objects from athletes and sporting events in world history
• Objects exclusive to the Barcelona '92 Olympic Games
• Skis of Blanca Fernández Ochoa, shoes of Carolina Marín and a suit of Marc Márquez
• Poster of the 1936 People's Olympiad and the “Caja Mágica” of the bid
• Interactive and multimedia installations next to the Estadi Olímpic

Permanent exhibition

• Colección permanente – More than 5,000 objects from athletes and sporting events, including objects exclusive to the Barcelona '92 Olympic Games.

Founded

2007

Operated by

Fundació Barcelona Olímpica

Admission & discounts

Free admission: First Sunday of each month, 12 February (Santa Eulàlia), 18 May (International Museum Day), 23 June (Olympic Day) and 24 September (La Mercè).

All prices include 10% VAT. Discounts only at the ticket office: 2-for-1 with the library card of the Barcelona libraries and La Vanguardia; 25% with large-family, single-parent and RACC cards; 50% with the TR3SC card, Carnet Jove and for accredited unemployed people. Free admission also for accredited members of ICOM and the Associació de Museòlegs de Catalunya, professional tour guides, accredited teachers, accredited journalists and holders of the free Targeta Rosa.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The museum describes itself as fully accessible and has a wheelchair for anyone who needs one. Animals are not admitted, except guide dogs.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations

Family workshops at weekends, holiday activities and a school programme; the museum has interactive and multimedia installations. Children under 7 accompanied by adults enter for free.

Getting there & parking

The museum is at Avinguda de l'Estadi, 60, about 50 metres from the Estadi Olímpic and roughly 20 minutes' walk from Plaça d'Espanya.

Amenities & dining

• Coat check
• Lockers
• Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi in all rooms. Lockers next to reception, where backpacks and luggage must be left. Food and drink may not be brought in.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent

Hire of museum spaces.

Plan your visit