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Museu Blau – Museu de Ciències Naturals de Barcelona

ChildrenNatural HistoryScienceOpen until 7pmFrom €6El Maresme | Fòrum (Metro L4)

Museu Blau is the main venue of the Museu de Ciències Naturals de Barcelona, opened in 2011 in the striking blue Fòrum building in Parc del Fòrum. Its permanent exhibition, Planet Life, tells the history of the Earth and of life and shows the museum's natural science collections, with hands-on tables of objects visitors can touch. A fin whale skeleton greets visitors at the entrance, and temporary shows cover current topics in the natural sciences.

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Getting there

Plaça Leonardo da Vinci, 4-5, Parc del Fòrum, 08019 Barcelona

Nearest station: El Maresme | Fòrum (Metro L4), El Maresme-Fòrum (Tram T4)

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Hours

Winter hours 1 October – 28 February 2027, 10:00–17:00

MonClosed
Tue10:00–19:00
Wed10:00–19:00
Thu10:00–19:00
FriToday10:00–19:00
Sat10:00–19:00
Sun10:00–20:00

Admission

From €6

Reduced €2.70 (ages 16-29, 65+, families with children under 16, groups of 10+). Free for under-16s. Free for everyone on the first Sunday of each month and every Sunday from 3pm. Temporary exhibition €6.50; combined Planet Life + temporary exhibition €10.50.

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Visitor Information

How much does Museu Blau – Museu de Ciències Naturals de Barcelona cost?
Standard adult admission to Museu Blau – Museu de Ciències Naturals de Barcelona is €6. Reduced €2.70 (ages 16-29, 65+, families with children under 16, groups of 10+). Free for under-16s. Free for everyone on the first Sunday of each month and every Sunday from 3pm. Temporary exhibition €6.50; combined Planet Life + temporary exhibition €10.50.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Museu Blau – Museu de Ciències Naturals de Barcelona?
Museu Blau – Museu de Ciències Naturals de Barcelona is open March-September: Tue-Sat 10:00-19:00, Sun & holidays 10:00-20:00. October-February: Tue-Fri 10:00-17:00, Sat 10:00-19:00, Sun & holidays 10:00-20:00. Closed Mondays (except holidays), 1 Jan, 1 May, 24 Jun and 25 Dec. Last entry 30 minutes before closing.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Museu Blau – Museu de Ciències Naturals de Barcelona?
Museu Blau – Museu de Ciències Naturals de Barcelona is located at Plaça Leonardo da Vinci, 4-5, Parc del Fòrum, 08019 Barcelona, in the Diagonal Mar / Parc del Fòrum area of Barcelona. The nearest stations are El Maresme | Fòrum (Metro L4), El Maresme-Fòrum (Tram T4).
What can I see at Museu Blau – Museu de Ciències Naturals de Barcelona?
Barcelona's natural science museum inside the blue Fòrum building: a journey from the Earth's origins to life today. Current highlights include The Museum's Living Terrace, Great animals of the past, Natural sciences museums of Catalonia.
Do I need to book Museu Blau – Museu de Ciències Naturals de 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 Museu Blau – Museu de Ciències Naturals de 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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