Residing inside the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya is an art collection from medieval times. The National Museum of Catalan reserves paintings, statues, drawings and photographs with narratives telling of culture, history, and heritage. Different eras of the evolution of art are stored and preserved inside the ornate walls of this Museum of Contemporary Art.
Barcelona is full of cultural hotspots, amongst which MNAC is one. The Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya is a crown jewel of the city’s heritage, displaying masterpieces from various ages.
The museum’s timings vary depending upon the season. In the winter months from October to April, the Museum is open from: Tuesdays to Saturdays: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sundays and public holidays: The museum closes early at 3:00 PM
In the summer months of May till September, the timings are:
Tuesdays to Saturdays: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Sundays and public holidays: The museum closes early at 3:00 PM
The Museum is closed on Mondays.
The art museum is a delight to visit at any time of the year. You can expect lesser crowds while school is off in Barcelona. Early September brings balmy sunshine and lesser crowds making it an ideal month to visit the Museum. On Catalonia’s National Day, September 11, the entry to the museum is free.
Taking a tour of the Museum in the opening hours of the morning is advisable as the crowds are thin and you can take your time exploring the Museum which takes around a couple of hours.
Choose to stay at a hotel near the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya at the cultural hub of Parc de Montjuïc.
Q. How much time does it take to explore the museum?
A. There is no time limit for your visit. Usually, it takes around 2 hours to see the Museum.
Q. Is the entry to the Museum free?
A. No, the Museum charges a small fee for entry but the first Sunday of every month, the Museum allows entry for free.
Q. Which is the nearest train station from the Museum?
A. The Barcelona-Sants is the closest Museum which is just 3.1 km away.
Q. Is the Museum open throughout the year?
A. The Museum remains closed every Monday, December 25th, January 1st, and May 1st.
Q. Does the Museum have a car park?
A. There is free parking for cars adjacent to the Museum.
Q. Is it allowed to click photographs inside the Museum?
A. Yes. Photographs can be clicked inside the Museum except during temporary exhibitions. Tripods and selfie sticks are not allowed.
Q. When does the library open?
A. The Library inside the Museum during Winters is functional from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM on Monday and Friday. Tuesday to Thursday the closing extends till 6:00 PM. During Summers the Library is accessible from Monday to Friday at 10:00 AM and it shuts at 3:00 PM.
Q. What is the cost of the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya tickets?
A. The entry ticket into the Museum costs €12 lasting for 2 days and valid until a month after the booking. The audio guide and rooftop point is €2 each.
Q. Is there any place to eat around the Museum?
A. There are tons of good places to have a meal near the Museum. Kino is an interesting and cool place to get some tapas and croquettes. You can head to Taps for some authentic European food. Petit Montjuic, just half a kilometer away, serves fantastic Arabic and Mediterranean food.
Q. What are the must-see attractions of the Museum?
A. Some of the must-see attractions at the museum include the Renaissance and Baroque galleries as well as the modern art displays.
