Barcelona is one of the cultural hubs of Europe and exploring art is one of the best things you can do in the city. Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya tickets are a premier interest for contemplating historic and contemporary art, taking you on a journey through time and tradition. The museum showcases one of the best collections of romanesque church art and Catalan art in the world. The palatial building is a work of art in its own right and offers panoramic views over Barcelona from its hilltop perch.
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Barcelona is one of the cultural hubs of Europe and exploring art is one of the best things you can do in the city.
Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya tickets are a premier interest for contemplating historic and contemporary art, taking you on a journey through time and tradition.
The museum showcases one of the best collections of romanesque church art and Catalan art in the world. The palatial building is a work of art in its own right and offers panoramic views over Barcelona from its hilltop perch.
Check out our helpful guide on the Catalunya Nacional Museum of Art, one of the most exquisite museums in Barcelona.
There are several Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya ticket prices. You can skip the line upon arrival if you book tickets online.
General admission allows you to visit the museum twice as the collection is vast and time-consuming.
The museum offers a 30% to the following groups:
The MNAC is free to everyone on Saturdays after 3 PM. There are also free open-door days and every first Sunday of the month is free.
We recommend that you book MNAC tickets in advance. People with reserved entry will enjoy preferential access as entry numbers are strictly controlled. Groups larger than 10 people have to book in advance online.
The Romanesque collection is the museum’s pride and joy. You will admire several pieces from the 11th and 12th centuries which were all rescued from churches, including frescoes, wood paneling and stone carvings. “Apse of Sant Climent de Taull” by the Master of Taull is the most notable piece and dates back to 1123 A.D.
The gothic collection spans from the 13th to the 15th centuries and takes you on a journey through Spanish conquests of Europe as seen by artists.
The modern art collection is a fascinating juxtaposition to all of this with exhibits including The Rise of the Modern Artist, Modernisme, Noucentisme, Art and Civil War, and the Avant-garde Revival of the Post-War Years.
The Palau Nacional building is an imposing piece of architecture with dozens of intriguing spaces and angles. To top it all off you get access to the rooftop viewpoints, offering 360-degree vistas of Barcelona.
You can get to the museum by bus, funicular and the underground train. It is also centrally located and you can walk from most major attractions.
Bus 55 takes you to the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya bus stop. Routes 150, 13 and 37 also stop close by. If you opt by taking the metro, the L1 and L3 train both stop at Plaça d'Espanya.
If you wish to travel there by car, there is paid municipal parking next to the museum.
Tuesday – Saturday: 10 AM - 8 PM
Sundays and public holidays: 10 AM - 3 PM
Tuesday – Saturday: 10 AM - 6 PM
Sundays and public holidays: 10 AM- 3 PM
The museum is closed on Mondays, except on public holidays.
The museum is much busier over the weekends and early mornings are generally the quietest time.