Visit
Welcome to MACBA, a space for discovery and shared knowledge in Barcelona’s Raval neighbourhood. Come and visit a collection of iconic pieces that represent key moments in the past century of art, culture and society. Take part in a wide range of exhibits and activities where you can share common experiences and knowledge with others through the bold, unconventional points of view art provides. Visit an inspiring space for learning about, experimenting with and enjoying contemporary art. This is a meeting point that helps build a freer society with a critical spirit.
OPENING HOURS
Museum
The museum is closed on January 1st and December 25th. On December 24th and 31st, the museum closes at 6:00 pm.
Opening hours vary on some public holidays
Entrance tickets may be purchased up to 30 minutes before closing time.
MACBA Studies and Documentation Centre (CED)
Exhibits and reading room
Library
Archive
*Visits to the Archive are by appointment only.
MACBA Store
MACBA Cafè
Location and Access
Plaça dels Àngels, 1,
08001, Barcelona, Spain
Information on accessing the museum for the visually impaired
Come to the museum on foot, by bicycle or in public transport and make your visit more sustainable.
Bicing station (59) and bicycle racks available near the museum
L1 (Catalunya or Universitat)
L2 (Universitat)
L3 (Catalunya or Liceu)
7, 22, 24, 47, 52, 54, 55, 59, 62, 63, 67, 120, V13, V15, H12, H16, D50, L94, L95, Aerobúsand Bus Turístic
Plaça de Catalunya (FGC and RENFE)
Parking in Plaça dels Àngels
Fees
General admission — 11 €
Unlimited visits to all current exhibits and the permanent collection within one month of the purchase. Activate your ticket at the reception desk, and visit us again! We’ll be happy to have you back.
Free access to exhibits in the MACBA Studies and Documentation Centre (CED). Free access to the MACBA Store and MACBA Cafè.
Discount admission — 8,80 €
Students, adults over 65 years old without a Tarjeta Rosa, educators without certification from the Government of Catalonia and other groups with which MACBA has signed collaboration agreements.
More information →Discount admission — 8,80 €
(*) Visitors must present the necessary credentials in order to gain free access. Free and discount entrance tickets must be obtained from museum reception. Tickets provide unlimited access to all current exhibits and the permanent collection within one month of activation at the reception desk.
Discount admission* — 5,50 €
Carnet Jove holders, visitors with a library card from the Xarxa de Biblioteques Municipals, members of Ateneu Barcelonès, RACC, Zoo Club and other groups with which MACBA has signed collaboration agreements.
More information →Discount admission* — 5,50 €
(*) Visitors must present the necessary credentials in order to gain free access. Free and discount entrance tickets must be obtained from museum reception. Tickets provide unlimited access to all current exhibits and the permanent collection within one month of activation at the reception desk.
Articket — 35 €
1 ticket/6 museums=€35. Visit Barcelona’s best museums with a single ticket.
Friends of MACBA — free entrance
Unlimited access to MACBA with a yearly contribution starting at €18.
Free entrance
Minors under 14 accompanied by an adult, individuals with large family or single parent accreditation, adults over 65 with a Tarjeta Rosa...
More information →Free entrance
Minors under 14 accompanied by an adult, individuals with large family or single parent accreditation, adults over 65 with a Tarjeta Rosa, unemployed individuals, disabled individuals with an attendant, educators with certification from the Government of Catalonia, members of the IAC and ICOM associations, journalists with a National or International Press Card (IPC) from the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) or who have previously contacted our Press Department (press [at] macba [dot] cat), members of the MACBA foundation and groups that have signed agreements with MACBA that provide them with free access.
(*) Visitors must present the necessary credentials in order to gain free access. Free and discount entrance tickets must be obtained from museum reception. Tickets provide unlimited access to all current exhibits and the permanent collection within one month of activation at the reception desk.
Group admission
Find all the information you need at Group admission.
Free admission days
- Saturdays, starting at 4:00 pm thanks to UNIQLO.
February 12th: 11:00 to 7:30 pm (Santa Eulàlia)
April 18th: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm (Món Llibre)
April 19th: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm (Món Llibre)
May 16th: 4:00 pm to 1:00 am (Nit dels Museus)
May 17th: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm (International Museum Day)
September 24th: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm (La Mercè)
November 28th: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm (25th anniversary of MACBA opening)
Accessibility
At MACBA, we see diversity as beneficial for collective experimentation and learning. As a result, we try to ensure that everyone gets a chance to enjoy each and every one of our spaces, activities and aesthetic proposals. The MACBA accessibility program provides a series of resources to facilitate and improve your museum experience.
You can request accessibility services and resources at reception. MABA provides wheelchairs, hearing loops for visitors with hearing aids, monocles, magnifying glasses or visits with sign language interpreters, among others. There are access points for those with reduced mobility, and well as free access (attendant included) to exhibits for those with credentials certifying their disabled status.
Program
Visits
In the Museum
Servicies
Cloakroom
We want to make your visit as enjoyable as possible. As a result, we provide lockers users can activate with a €1 coin.
Lift and rampsMACBA has a lift and ramps connecting our different levels. |
Rest area
If you need to rest during your visit, spaces with seating are available on each level.
Reading area
The rest area in the Atrium (ground floor) includes a reading area with publications on our exhibits and our permanent collection.
Folding
Rest areas include folding chairs you can use during your visit.
Accessible restrooms
On levels 0 and 1.
Baby changing tables
Available in the accessible restrooms on levels 0 and 1.
Wi-fi
Museum spaces include free Wi-fi access for all visitors. Find the password on your entrance ticket, or ask for it at reception.
App
Install our app and enjoy free audio descriptions of the pieces in our permanent collection and temporary exhibits.
Phone charger
Out of battery? You can charge your mobile phone in the rest area at reception (level 0).
Recommendations for visitors
Minors
Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. We want your visit to be both stimulating and safe. Please remain with children at all times, and ask museum staff before touching any pieces.
Temperature
During the summer, we recommend bringing a light jacket or sweater. We modify the temperature and humidity indoors depending on exterior conditions. This helps to preserve the pieces on display and increases energy efficiency.
Photgraphy
Good news: photography is allowed in the museum. Take a picture and share it with others! Just don’t use flash photography or camera tripods, please. Photographs are only for personal, non-commercial use. At times, we may need to restrict photography for certain pieces or exhibits.
Cloakroom
For security reasons and in order to make your visit more enjoyable, backpacks and other large objects must be left in the lockers in the cloakroom. Two different sizes of lockers are available: 44 x 38 x 46 cm, and 88 x 38 x 46 cm. We do not have lockers for bigger objects such as bicycles, scooters or large suitcases.
Drawing
Visiting school groups are allowed to make sketches using dry drawing instruments. However, please request permission beforehand at educacio [at] macba [dot] cat.
The library
Discover the MACBA Studies and Documentation Centre (CED), specialized in contemporary artistic practice. It houses an ample collection of catalogues, essays, publications and audio-visual documents. The library is a free public service located on level 3 of the CED. Come and visit!