CaixaForum Barcelona

What's On

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Una fuerza del pasado

Works mainly from the "la Caixa" contemporary art collection that confront art history and tradition, titled after a Pasolini poem.

Now showing23 Sept – 10 Jan 2027€6

Soy Asurbanipal, rey del mundo, rey de Asiria

Assyrian treasures from the British Museum trace the life of Ashurbanipal (669-631 BC): warrior, scholar, lion hunter and builder of a great library.

Upcoming18 Nov – 29 Mar 2027€6

Permanent Collections

The Building: Casaramona Factory

Puig i Cadafalch's 1912 Modernista textile mill: Catalan vaults, wrought iron, trencadís and brick towers, later a warehouse and police stables.

Permanent collection€6

Joseph Beuys

Beuys's late installation Hinter dem Knochen wird gezählt – Schmerzraum, a room about the pain of knowledge, installed here permanently since 2002.

Permanent collectionFree

Nearby

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Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (MNAC)

Art5 min walk

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Fundació Joan Miró

Architecture11 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does CaixaForum Barcelona cost?

Standard adult admission to CaixaForum Barcelona is €6. Free for CaixaBank customers, under-16s and European Youth Card holders. Free for everyone on 15 February (Santa Eulàlia), 18 May (International Museum Day), 24 September (La Mercè) and during the Night of Museums.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of CaixaForum Barcelona?

CaixaForum Barcelona is open Daily incl. holidays 10:00-20:00. Closes 18:00 on 24 & 31 Dec and 5 Jan; closed 25 Dec, 1 Jan and 6 Jan.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is CaixaForum Barcelona?

CaixaForum Barcelona is located at Av. de Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 6-8, 08038 Barcelona, Spain, in the Montjuïc area of Barcelona. The nearest stations are Espanya (Metro L1, L3) and Espanya (FGC).

What can I see at CaixaForum Barcelona?

Puig i Cadafalch's Modernista brick textile factory at the foot of Montjuïc, now "la Caixa"'s big-ticket art exhibition centre. Current highlights include Una fuerza del pasado, The Building: Casaramona Factory and Joseph Beuys.

Do I need to book CaixaForum Barcelona in advance?

Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.

When is the best time to visit CaixaForum Barcelona?

Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.