Museu Picasso de Barcelona

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Picasso and architecture

How Picasso's cubist space shaped modern architecture, from Guernica's 1937 pavilion and his Barcelona architects' college friezes to his influence on Le Corbusier.

Upcoming20 Nov – 7 Mar 2027€12

Permanent Collections

Harlequin [Léonide Massine]

A 1917 neoclassical portrait of dancer Léonide Massine as Harlequin, painted while Picasso designed the ballet Parade for Diaghilev's Ballets Russes.

Permanent collection€12

Las Meninas

Picasso's 1957 reinterpretation of Velázquez's masterpiece: the first large group canvas of his Meninas series, with the painter grown almost to the height of the canvas.

Permanent collection€12

Science and Charity

The 15-year-old Picasso's large 1897 academic canvas of a doctor and nun at a sickbed, which won an honourable mention in Madrid and closes his first period.

Permanent collection€12

Waiting (Margot)

A 1901 Paris canvas of an enigmatic young woman, likely the work shown as "The Morphine Addict" in Picasso's first show at Ambroise Vollard's gallery.

Permanent collection€12

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Museu d'Història de Catalunya

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Visitor Information

How much does Museu Picasso de Barcelona cost?

Standard adult admission to Museu Picasso de Barcelona is €12. €12 online, €13 at the ticket office (collection + temporary exhibitions). Reduced €7 for ages 18-25, 65+, university students and unemployed visitors. Free under 18. Free with advance booking (released four days ahead) on the first Sunday of the month, on Thursdays 4-7pm (plus Thu-Sat 7-9pm from 31 Mar to 27 Sep) and on open-door days (12 Feb, 17 May, 24 Sep). 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 Picasso de Barcelona?

Museu Picasso de Barcelona is open Until 27 Sep: Tue, Wed & Sun 9:00-20:00; Thu-Sat 9:00-21:00. From 29 Sep to 29 Mar: Tue-Sun 10:00-19:00. Closed Mondays, 1 Jan, 1 May, 24 Jun and 25 Dec; 24 & 31 Dec 10:00-14:00.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Museu Picasso de Barcelona?

Museu Picasso de Barcelona is located at Carrer de Montcada, 15-23, 08003 Barcelona, Spain, in the El Born area of Barcelona. The nearest stations are Jaume I (L4), Arc de Triomf (L1, Rodalies) and Estació de França.

What can I see at Museu Picasso de Barcelona?

Five medieval palaces on Carrer Montcada holding Picasso's formative years, from boyhood sketches to his Las Meninas series. Current highlights include Harlequin [Léonide Massine], Las Meninas and Science and Charity.

Do I need to book Museu Picasso 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 Picasso 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.