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CaixaForum Barcelona

ArchitectureArtOpen until 8pmFrom €6Espanya (Metro L1, L3)

CaixaForum Barcelona occupies the Casaramona factory, a crenellated Modernista textile mill completed by Josep Puig i Cadafalch in 1911 and restored by the "la Caixa" Foundation before opening as an arts centre in 2002. Visitors enter through Arata Isozaki's steel-and-glass entrance and descend to a lobby dominated by a Sol LeWitt wall drawing. Its galleries host major temporary exhibitions, often with loans from institutions like the British Museum, alongside a Joseph Beuys installation from the foundation's collection, plus talks, concerts and family activities.

Plan Your Visit

Getting there

Av. de Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 6-8, 08038 Barcelona, Spain

Nearest station: Espanya (Metro L1, L3), Espanya (FGC)

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Hours

Mon10:00–20:00
Tue10:00–20:00
Wed10:00–20:00
Thu10:00–20:00
FriToday10:00–20:00
Sat10:00–20:00
Sun10:00–20:00

Admission

From €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.

Nearby

Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (MNAC)

Art5 min walk

Fundació Joan Miró

Architecture11 min walk

MACBA – Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona

Art23 min walk

CCCB – Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona

Architecture24 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), 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.
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.

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