Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art

The Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art is a modern art museum that has operated since 1959 and showcases works from the mid-20th century to those from today's most important artists. It began as a collection of exhibitions across the city, with the permanent location designed in 1986 and formally opened in 1995. The museum's permanent collection encompasses about 5,000 works, having grown by 5 times its initial offerings.

The museum covers more than 21,500 square feet of exhibit space in a historic cluster of buildings in Plaça dels Angels square. It draws over 330,000 visitors every year.

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What are the highlights of the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art?

The Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art's collection dates from the mid-20th century on and represents 3 distinct periods. The first collection covers the 1940s through the '60s; the second collection covers the '60s and '70s; and the third covers the 1970s through today. Catalan and Spanish artworks are highlighted, as well as some important international artists.

The museum also hosts regular events, guest speakers, seminars, lecturers, educational workshops and other interactive activities. Many of these are free and include attractions like drawing parties, art creation workshops, cooking classes, special guided tours, and activities for children and teens.

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What else is good to know about the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art?

Tickets to the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art can be booked online or purchased at the door up to 30 minutes before closing time. The museum begins asking people to clear out 10 minutes before closing. You can reach the museum by metro, bus, train or car, and parking is available. Kids under 14, seniors, unemployed people and people with disabilities get free admission. Students and educators get discounted admission.

The museum is accessible to people with disabilities. Services and resources are available at reception and include audiovisual aids, sign language interpreters and mobility access points.

Dirección: Plaça dels Àngels, 1, 08001 Barcelona, Spain

Horario: Monday and Wednesday–Friday from 11 am to 7.30 pm, Saturday from 10 am to 8 pm, Sunday from 10 am to 3 pm (closed on Tuesdays)

Teléfono: +34 934 12 08 10

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