Book Museum of Modernism Barcelona (Museu del Modernisme) Tickets

Opened in 2010, the Museu del Modernisme is home to hundreds of paintings, furniture, and sculptures from eminent artists such as Antoni Gaudi, Eusbei Arnau, Joan Busquets, and Josep Llimona. Spread across two floors, the museum is located in a building designed by Enric Sagnier.

The museum collection contains around 350 pieces from 42 well known modernist artists. The top floor of the museum is dedicated to Antoni Gaudi and his works. The ground floor contains sculptures, paintings, stained glass, crucifixes, ceramics, and several other everyday items.

History of Museum of Modernism Barcelona in a Nutshell

• The building housing the museum was built in 1902 by architect Enric Sagnier i Vilavecchia.
• The building originally served as a factory building.
• The museum was first opened in 2010.
• The museum features paintings by Ramon Casas, Santiago Rusinol, and Joaquim Mir i Trinxet.
• Sculptures by Josep Llimona and Eusebi Arnau are also featured at the museum.

Visitor tips

• Note that the museum has a strict no photo policy.
• It is recommended that you spend about 2 hours to fully explore the museum.
• Visiting the museum earlier in the morning will allow you to avoid large crowds and get a better experience.