Museu Blau – Museu de Ciències Naturals de Barcelona

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Invisible Animals

Myth, life, extinction, de-extinction: animals we rarely see, from legendary beasts and extinct species to little-known living ones vital to healthy ecosystems.

Now showing17 May 2025 – 10 Jan 2027€6.50

Great animals of the past

Historic models of extinct animals made for a 1907 plan to fill Parc de la Ciutadella with life-size prehistoric sculptures, of which only the famous mammoth was built.

Now showingOngoingFree

Permanent Collections

Planet Life

The core exhibition: the biography of the Earth, the planet today and 'science islands', drawn from the museum's collections, with touchable objects and braille.

Permanent collection€6

The Museum's Living Terrace

A 7,100 m² green roof of Mediterranean plants on top of the museum, used as an open-air laboratory for research on soil, water and climate change.

Permanent collection€6

Natural sciences museums of Catalonia

Free display cases in the museum's lobby presenting Catalonia's local natural science museums, their collections and research, with objects lent from their holdings.

Permanent collectionFree

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) and 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 Invisible Animals, Planet Life and The Museum's Living Terrace.

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.