Barcelona is a hub for culture vultures and there are tons of high-profile and off-the-beaten-track locations to visit. But there are 6 art museums that any art lover worth their salt simply must add to their itinerary.

The Museum Pass in Barcelona is your one-way ticket to skip the lines and save on entry to the most formidable art institutions in the city.

Here's a look at how the museum pass works and how you can get yours to experience the best museums in Barcelona.

What’s the Barcelona Museum pass and what’s included?

The Barcelona Museum Pass is a passport to skip the lines and get on the fast track to 6 of the city’s most revered art museums. These are the museums included with your pass.

Museu Picasso

Take a deep dive into the early years of Spain’s most celebrated painter, Pablo Picasso. The Picasso Museum showcases his formative Blue Period with several other paintings from 1917 and his beloved Las Meninas series.

Fundació Joan Miró

Fundació Joan Miró celebrates the creative works of Barcelona native, Joan Miró i Ferrà. Dozens of his distinct paintings and sculptures stand alongside other contemporary pieces, creating a playful homage to his impressive legacy.

Fundació Antoni Tàpies

This unmissable museum will shift your perspective on modern art and acts as a fountain of knowledge to usher a new generation of art lovers into the genre.

The museum also boasts one of the most complete collections of Antoni Tàpies’ work, a treasure in its own right.

Museu Nacional

On a hill above the city sits one of the most fascinating museums in Barcelona. Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya is the museum of Catalan visual arts where you can see centuries of art on display.

These include one of the most important collections of Romanesque church paintings and Catalan art from the last 1,000 years.

Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art

The Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art (MACBA) is an imposing feature on Barcelona’s architectural scene and just the building is a sight worth seeing.

But inside, you will find revolving exhibitions showcasing the latest viewpoints in the modern art world along with permanent installations by greats like Basquiat, Calder and Juan Muñoz, among others.

The Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona

This unique center aims to connect the community with various forms of contemporary culture. The CCCB proudly hosts inclusive exhibitions and activities and you can experience film, music and performing arts that focus on contemporary notions.

How does the Barcelona Museum Pass work? How to use it?

The Barcelona Museum Pass, also known as the Articket, is a simple and efficient system to skip the lines and visit the best art institutions in the city. You can buy your ticket online and keep your email receipt on your phone until you are ready to visit the museums.

Simply visit the Fast Track Ticket Desk at one of the museums and show them your voucher. You will receive your passport with a stamp for your first visit. You can skip the line at each museum and go to the fast-track desk for a new stamp.

How much does a Barcelona Museum pass cost?

The Museum Pass of Barcelona costs €35 per person. This is savings of around 45% compared to buying all the entry tickets separately. The pass is also free for children under 16.

Is Barcelona Museum Pass worth getting?

The Barcelona Museum Pass is worth buying if you are an art lover and have enough days to spend in the city. You will save an estimated 45% on entry tickets if you visit all six museums.

The ticket is also valid for 12 months and the passport-style book is a fun souvenir as a reminder of your trip.