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Explore Contemporary Art at MACBA Museum Barcelona

Visitors exploring an interactive timeline exhibit in a bright, spacious gallery. Exterior view of MACBA, Barcelona's Museum of Contemporary Art, showcasing modern architecture. Two people viewing a wall-mounted art exhibition in a minimalist gallery space. Gallery visitors engaging with diverse artworks, including a colorful abstract installation.

Highlights

  • With the Barcelona City Pass, we guarantee you considerable savings as it offers entry to countless attractions at a favourable price - one ticket, everything included!
  • Your ticket for the MACBA museum is already included in your City Pass
  • No advance booking is required for this attraction - your City Pass is your admission ticket 
  • Richard Meier architecture: The modern, white building by Richard Meier is an architectural highlight.
  • Joan Miró works: Significant works by the Catalan artist Joan Miró are part of the collection.
  • Influence of Pablo Picasso: Exhibitions show the postmodern reception and influence of Picasso. 

Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona (MACBA): A centre for modern art

What awaits you on site

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The Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona, or MACBA for short, is one of the most important museums for contemporary art in Spain. The museum is located in the heart of the El Raval district and is known for its impressive collection of modern and contemporary artworks as well as its avant-garde architecture.

The building, designed by the renowned American architect Richard Meier, opened its doors in 1995 and is characterised by its clear, minimalist design language and generous use of light.

The MACBA collection comprises over 5,000 works documenting the development of contemporary art from the middle of the 20th century to the present day. The collection focuses on art movements such as Informalism, Pop Art, Conceptual Art and Minimalism. Works by international and Spanish artists such as Antoni Tàpies, Jorge Oteiza, Paul Klee and Francesc Torres can be found here.

Another highlight of the MACBA is the Plaza dels Àngels, the square in front of the museum, which has become a popular meeting place for skaters and young people. 

Where do I have to go?

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Address:
Plaça dels Àngels, 1,
08001 Barcelona 

Good to know 

  • Opening hours
    Monday - Friday: 11.00 a.m. - 7.30 p.m.
    Tuesday (except public holidays): Closed
    Saturdays: 10.00 a.m. - 8.00 p.m.
    Sundays and public holidays: 10.00 a.m. - 3.00 p.m. 
  • Accessibility for the hearing impaired: magnetic loops, sign language interpreters
  • Visual accessibility: monocles, magnifying glasses, tactile reproductions
  • Facilities for the disabled: ramps, lifts, adapted toilets, wheelchairs 

Be inspired by internationally renowned artists at the MACBA - free with the Barcelonca City Pass


 

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