We tell you about the free museums in Barcelona, as well as the days when you can get to the museums freely. Tips on how to visit the exposition on a budget.
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Barcelona is considered the cultural capital of Spain and Catalonia. And no wonder: there are so many attractions in Barcelona that it will take a lot of time, effort and money to see them all. To save money, we suggest that you pay attention to the fact that most museums in Barcelona practice free admission on certain days. As a rule, this is every first Sunday of the month and every Sunday from 15:00, however, there are exceptions. Also, museums hospitably open their doors to everyone. February 12, May 18 and September 24.
In general, we advise you to use maps when visiting Barcelona. Articket BCN and Barcelona card... The article allows you to visit 6 museums for 3 months (cost - 30 euros), and the Barcelona card has many advantages: free travel on public transport, discounts on visiting attractions (some can even be visited for free), discounts on tickets to Barcelona museums , discounts at restaurants and shops, and much more.
However, Barcelona museums can be visited free of charge without a card. And while enjoying Gaudí's immortal creations comes at a price, there are plenty of free museums in Barcelona that will be just as interesting.
Haven't purchased your flight tickets yet? We advise you to read how to get to Barcelona cheaply (here), as well as how to get from the airport to Barcelona. We also have a great selection of the best places to stay in Barcelona and an article on Barcelona holiday prices.
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- Museum of the History of the City of Barcelona (Museu d'Història de la Ciutat Barcelona) - every first Sunday of the month.
- Museum of Natural Science - every first Sunday of the month and every Sunday from 15:00.
- Frederic Mares Museum (Museu Frederic Mares) - every first Sunday of the month (from 11 to 20:00) and every Sunday from 15:00.
- Botanical Garden (Jardín Botánico de Barcelona) - every first Sunday of the month and every Sunday from 15:00.
- Center for Contemporary Culture of Barcelona (CCCB) - every Sunday from 3 pm to 8 pm.
- The Maritime Museum in Barcelona - every first Sunday of the month and every Sunday from 15:00.
- Museum Blau (Museu Blau) - every first Sunday of the month and every Sunday from 15:00.
- Picasso Museum in Barcelona - every first Sunday of the month from 9:00 to 19:00 and every Thursday from 18:00 to 21:30.
- Disseny Hub Design Center - every first Sunday of the month and every Sunday from 15:00.
- National Art Museum of Catalonia (MNAC) - free admission every Saturday from 3 pm to 6 pm and the first Sunday of the month from 10 am to 6 pm. Also free admission on September 11, 24 and May 18.
- Palais Guell - the first Sunday of every month, as well as April 23rd and May 8th.
- Ethnological Museum (Museu Etnologic) - every first Sunday of the month.
- Palacio de la Virreina - free admission.
- The Metronom Museum is free.
- Fundacion Museum Foto Colectania - free.
- Fundacio Fran Daurel - Free.
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