When the city of Barcelona is mentioned, the first thing that comes to mind is sunny days, terraces, beaches and stunning architecture. However, the Catalan city has a wealth of museums that not everyone knows about and is an extraordinary experience for those who visit and are looking for a different cultural experience.
Here are the top 5 must-see museums in Barcelona:
Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya (MNAC)
Built in 1929, the Palau Nacional de Montjuïc is now home to the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya (MNAC). It has perhaps the most varied and complete collection of Catalan art in the world, ranging from religious paintings to Romanesque murals. It also has the added bonus of stunning views from the main staircase.
Fundació Joan Miró
A very modern building/museum with an equally modern collection. You can visit if you want to see many of Joan Miró’s works in one place, although it also houses pieces by other artists and various temporary exhibitions.
Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona
The CCCB is a multidisciplinary cultural centre dedicated to exploring the major issues of contemporary society through different languages and formats, offering unique exhibitions that encourage people to reflect on contemporary art in a relevant way.
Museu Marítim de Barcelona
For lovers of the sea and the land, the Maritime Museum of Barcelona is the place to be. It reopened to the public in 2014 after a renovation with a large permanent collection. A space for the interpretation and dissemination of Catalan maritime culture in an innovative, participatory way, close to society and the territory.
CosmoCaixa
A museum suitable for the whole family that reopened its doors in 2004 with permanent exhibitions on constellations and rock formations. A reference centre for scientific dissemination in Barcelona where the magic of interactivity is maintained: everything can be touched, everything does something, everything surprises you.
Barcelona is also known for its culture and museums, we wanted to reflect one of the 5 must-see museums, but there are many more and just as interesting: the Fundació Antoni Tápies, the MOCO, the Espacio Trafalgar, etc.
It is a city that does not disappoint those who visit it and where there is always something to do.
