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Museums in Catalonia

The Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya (MNAC), the Museu Picasso, the Fundació Joan Miró, MACBA and Casa Batlló in Barcelona, and the Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres.

189Museums
99Cities & towns
33with free admission
BarcelonaRegional capital
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Catalonia Museum Guide

Our guide lists 189 museums in Catalonia across 99 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Barcelona (42), Girona (5), and Vilanova i la Geltrú (5).

Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to Art & Design (30%), City & Regional Museums (16%), and History & Cultural History (14%) – all 12 categories are represented.

33 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €6 at the median, and the middle half charge between €4 and €8.

76 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 81 offer dedicated programs for families, and 20 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.

Top 10 museums in Catalonia

Cities with the most museums

  • Barcelona42
  • Girona5
  • Vilanova i la Geltrú5
  • Figueres4
  • Lleida4
  • Sitges4
  • Cerdanyola del Vallès3
  • Cornellà de Llobregat3

Frequently asked questions

How many museums are there in Catalonia?

Our directory currently lists 189 museums in Catalonia across 99 towns and cities.

What are the best-known museums in Catalonia?

Some of the best known are Casa Vicens, Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, Fundació Joan Miró, Museu Picasso de Barcelona, and Teatre-Museu Dalí.

Which museums in Catalonia offer free admission?

33 museums are free to visit – for example Centre de Documentació i Museu de les Arts Escèniques, Fundació Suñol, Museu d'Art de Sabadell, and Museu d'Història de Girona.

Which museums in Catalonia are open on Mondays?

Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 31 are open, such as Casa Vicens, Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona, and Museu del FC Barcelona.

Which museums in Catalonia are wheelchair accessible?

76 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Casa Vicens, Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, and Fundació Joan Miró. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.

How much does it cost to visit museums in Catalonia?

A regular adult ticket costs €6 at the median, with prices ranging from €1 to €28. Children, students and families usually pay less.

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