Museu Frederic Marès

What's On

Permanent Collections

Collector's Cabinet

Marès's "Sentimental Museum": 17 rooms of fans, pipes, clocks, toys, keys, weapons and photographs evoking 19th-century life, kept in his original arrangement.

Permanent collection€4.40

Sculpture Collection

Hispanic sculpture from antiquity to the 19th century, rich in polychrome wood carving, including a Romanesque relief from Sant Pere de Rodes attributed to the Master of Cabestany.

Permanent collection€4.40

Study-library of Frederic Marès

The office where Marès worked as the museum's director and received visitors, holding his library, personal items and a selection of his own sculpture.

Permanent collection€4.40

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Moco Museum Barcelona

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MACBA – Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona

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Visitor Information

How much does Museu Frederic Marès cost?

Standard adult admission to Museu Frederic Marès is €4.40. Reduced €2.50 (ages 16–29, over 65, unemployed, large and single-parent families). Free for under-16s, on the first Sunday of the month (11:00–20:00), every Sunday from 15:00, and on open-door days (12 Feb, Corpus, 18 May, 24 Sep). Ticket covers permanent and temporary exhibitions.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Museu Frederic Marès?

Museu Frederic Marès is open Tue–Sat 10:00–19:00; Sun and public holidays 11:00–20:00 (26 Dec and 6 Jan until 14:00); Mon closed except public holidays. Closed 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 Frederic Marès?

Museu Frederic Marès is located at Plaça de Sant Iu, 5, 08002 Barcelona, Spain, in the Barri Gòtic area of Barcelona. The nearest stations are Jaume I (L4), Liceu (L3) and Plaça de Catalunya (Rodalies / FGC).

What can I see at Museu Frederic Marès?

A sculptor's vast hoard: Hispanic carving from antiquity to the 1800s and a cabinet of fans, pipes and toys, in a Gothic royal palace. Current highlights include Collector's Cabinet, Sculpture Collection and Study-library of Frederic Marès.

Do I need to book Museu Frederic Marès 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 Frederic Marès?

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.