iMuseu Tàpies
Founded by the painter Antoni Tàpies in 1984 and now known as the Museu Tàpies, it holds one of the most complete collections of his work, largely donated by Antoni and Teresa Tàpies. It opened in 1990 in the former Montaner y Simón publishing house (1880-82), an early Modernista building by Lluís Domènech i Montaner and the first in the Eixample to bring exposed brick and iron into the city centre. Tàpies crowned the facade with his tangled wire sculpture Núvol i cadira (Cloud and Chair). Alongside rotating shows of Tàpies's work, the museum stages contemporary art exhibitions and keeps a specialist art library on the publisher's original shelves.
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Extramural project. Dora García
The museum's third Extramural edition: artist Dora García stages performances and interventions around Barcelona, treating the city as a space for critical thought.
Penny Siopis. Ink, blood and history
South African artist Penny Siopis links personal and collective memory, apartheid and colonial repression across painting, drawing and film.
Tàpies, Portabella: Politics of Friendship
For Pere Portabella's centenary: his lifelong friendship with Tàpies, from the early Franco years on, as a model of alliances between art and politics.
Cristina Lucas. E-conmotion
Cristina Lucas traces four industrial revolutions, from coal to AI, as battlegrounds of power and colonialism, with triptychs made from each era's materials.
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Getting there
Carrer d'Aragó 255, 08007 Barcelona, Spain
Nearest station: Passeig de Gràcia (Metro L2, L3, L4) and Barcelona-Passeig de Gràcia (Rodalies/Renfe)
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| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | 10:00–19:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–19:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–19:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–19:00 |
| SatToday | 10:00–19:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–15:00 |
Admission
From €15
€9 for students and over-65s. Free for under-16s, the unemployed (with proof) and Friends of the Museum. Free for everyone on 12 February (Santa Eulàlia), 17 May (International Museum Day) and 24 September (La Mercè). Also included in the €38 Articket BCN pass.
Accessibility
Step-free access via the left-hand side door to a lift serving all levels.
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- How much does Museu Tàpies cost?
- Standard adult admission to Museu Tàpies is €15. €9 for students and over-65s. Free for under-16s, the unemployed (with proof) and Friends of the Museum. Free for everyone on 12 February (Santa Eulàlia), 17 May (International Museum Day) and 24 September (La Mercè). Also included in the €38 Articket BCN pass.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
- What are the opening hours of Museu Tàpies?
- Museu Tàpies is open Temporarily closed from 13 October 2026 for about three months while the entrance areas are refurbished; the museum says exhibitions resume in early 2027 (no exact reopening date yet). Regular hours: Tue-Sat 10:00-19:00, Sun 10:00-15:00, closed Mon. Last entry 15 min before closing. Closed 1 and 6 January and 25 and 26 December.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
- Where is Museu Tàpies?
- Museu Tàpies is located at Carrer d'Aragó 255, 08007 Barcelona, Spain, in the Eixample area of Barcelona. The nearest stations are Passeig de Gràcia (Metro L2, L3, L4) and Barcelona-Passeig de Gràcia (Rodalies/Renfe).
- What can I see at Museu Tàpies?
- Antoni Tàpies's own museum, in a Domènech i Montaner brick-and-iron publishing house crowned by his wire sculpture Cloud and Chair. Current highlights include Cristina Lucas. E-conmotion, Extramural project. Dora García and Tàpies, Portabella: Politics of Friendship.
- Do I need to book Museu Tàpies 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 Museu Tàpies?
- 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.
- Is Museu Tàpies accessible?
- Step-free access via the left-hand side door to a lift serving all levels.
Image credits
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- Museu TàpiesCanaan / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cristina Lucas. E-conmotionMuseu Tàpies
- Extramural project. Dora GarcíaMuseu Tàpies
- Tàpies, Portabella: Politics of FriendshipMuseu Tàpies
- Penny Siopis. Ink, blood and historyMuseu Tàpies
- Núvol i cadira (Cloud and Chair)Equip Fundació Antoni Tàpies / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Casa BatllóChristianSchd / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Museu Egipci de BarcelonaEnric / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
- La Pedrera – Casa MilàThomas Ledl / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
- CCCB – Centre de Cultura Contemporània de BarcelonaFred Romero / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0