MACBA Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art Entry Ticket
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A vast white wall of glass and concrete rises out of a medieval slum. That contrast is the point.
MACBA — the Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona — opened in November 1995 in Plaça dels Àngels, in the heart of El Raval, a neighbourhood that was then one of the city's roughest. The building is by Richard Meier, the American architect behind the Getty Center, and it is a piece of the collection in its own right: a luminous white structure with a long glazed ramp climbing the façade, framing views back over the square with every turn. The plaza outside became, unplanned, one of Europe's most famous skate spots — and on any given afternoon the scene out front is as much a part of the visit as the galleries.
Inside, MACBA holds the city's most significant collection of contemporary art: work from roughly the 1950s onward by artists from Catalonia, the rest of Spain and internationally, across 20,000 m⊃2; of floor space. Two full floors are given over to temporary exhibitions, and the programme reaches well beyond painting into performance, film, sound, dance and publishing. It is a museum with a genuine curatorial argument rather than a greatest-hits display, and 2026 marks its thirtieth year.
One detail that makes this ticket unusually good value: entry gives you unlimited access to all current exhibitions and the Collection for one month from activation at the reception desk. Come back as many times as you like. If a show rewards a second look, you're covered.
Also included at no cost: a free digital guide, accessed on your own phone, with commentary from artists and curators and personalised routes through the building.
Allow around 1.5 hours for the galleries. There's a bar and a well-regarded store on site, and the Raval, the Boqueria and the Ramblas are all within a few minutes' walk.
MACBA — the Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona — opened in November 1995 in Plaça dels Àngels, in the heart of El Raval, a neighbourhood that was then one of the city's roughest. The building is by Richard Meier, the American architect behind the Getty Center, and it is a piece of the collection in its own right: a luminous white structure with a long glazed ramp climbing the façade, framing views back over the square with every turn. The plaza outside became, unplanned, one of Europe's most famous skate spots — and on any given afternoon the scene out front is as much a part of the visit as the galleries.
Inside, MACBA holds the city's most significant collection of contemporary art: work from roughly the 1950s onward by artists from Catalonia, the rest of Spain and internationally, across 20,000 m⊃2; of floor space. Two full floors are given over to temporary exhibitions, and the programme reaches well beyond painting into performance, film, sound, dance and publishing. It is a museum with a genuine curatorial argument rather than a greatest-hits display, and 2026 marks its thirtieth year.
One detail that makes this ticket unusually good value: entry gives you unlimited access to all current exhibitions and the Collection for one month from activation at the reception desk. Come back as many times as you like. If a show rewards a second look, you're covered.
Also included at no cost: a free digital guide, accessed on your own phone, with commentary from artists and curators and personalised routes through the building.
Allow around 1.5 hours for the galleries. There's a bar and a well-regarded store on site, and the Raval, the Boqueria and the Ramblas are all within a few minutes' walk.
Key Highlights
- Visit MACBA, Barcelona’s contemporary art museum.
- See the famous Richard Meier-designed building.
- Explore Catalan, Spanish, and international art.
- Enjoy temporary exhibitions.
- Get unlimited visits for one month.
- Use the free digital guide on your phone.
- Free entry for children under 16.
- Located near La Rambla and La Boqueria Market.
- Enjoy art, film, music, and performances.
- Photography is allowed without flash.
About MACBA Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art Entry Ticket
MACBA — Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona
Plaça dels Àngels 1, 08001 Barcelona (El Raval), Catalonia, Spain
Opened 28 November 1995, designed by Richard Meier, with more than 20,000 m⊃2; of exhibition space across the Meier Building and the adjacent Convent dels Àngels. The museum is a consortium of Barcelona City Council, the Generalitat de Catalunya, the Ministry of Culture and the MACBA Foundation, and a member of L'Internationale.
Getting there — Metro: L1 (Catalunya or Universitat), L2 (Universitat), L3 (Catalunya or Liceu).
Bus: 7, 22, 24, 47, 52, 54, 55, 59, 62, 63, 67, 120, V13, V15, H12, H16, D50, L94, L95, plus Aerobús and Bus Turístic.
Train: Plaça de Catalunya (FGC and RENFE).
Bicycle: Bicing stations at Carrer d'Agustí Duran i Sanpere 10 and Carrer de Valldonzella 2.
Car: Saba Barcelona Bamsa car park at Plaça dels Àngels — ask at reception for a 25% discount voucher.
On site: MACBA Store · MACBA Bar (Mediterranean menu, open to non-visitors) · Reading and Family Space · Library · Research and Documentation Centre · Capella MACBA · auditoriums.
Visit duration: approximately 1.5 hours, self-guided, with a free digital guide available on your phone.
Plaça dels Àngels 1, 08001 Barcelona (El Raval), Catalonia, Spain
Opened 28 November 1995, designed by Richard Meier, with more than 20,000 m⊃2; of exhibition space across the Meier Building and the adjacent Convent dels Àngels. The museum is a consortium of Barcelona City Council, the Generalitat de Catalunya, the Ministry of Culture and the MACBA Foundation, and a member of L'Internationale.
Getting there — Metro: L1 (Catalunya or Universitat), L2 (Universitat), L3 (Catalunya or Liceu).
Bus: 7, 22, 24, 47, 52, 54, 55, 59, 62, 63, 67, 120, V13, V15, H12, H16, D50, L94, L95, plus Aerobús and Bus Turístic.
Train: Plaça de Catalunya (FGC and RENFE).
Bicycle: Bicing stations at Carrer d'Agustí Duran i Sanpere 10 and Carrer de Valldonzella 2.
Car: Saba Barcelona Bamsa car park at Plaça dels Àngels — ask at reception for a 25% discount voucher.
On site: MACBA Store · MACBA Bar (Mediterranean menu, open to non-visitors) · Reading and Family Space · Library · Research and Documentation Centre · Capella MACBA · auditoriums.
Visit duration: approximately 1.5 hours, self-guided, with a free digital guide available on your phone.
Inclusions
- MACBA entry with unlimited visits for one month.
- Access to the permanent MACBA Collection.
- Access to temporary exhibitions.
- Free digital guide on your own device.
- Mobile e-ticket.
Exclusions
- Headphones for the digital guide.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities and personal expenses.
Insiders' Tips
Activate your ticket at the reception desk and keep it — it gives unlimited entry for a full month, so you can return as often as you like during your stay. MACBA says its quietest windows are weekdays from 14:00 and weekend mornings, before the school and group visits arrive. Note it's closed every Tuesday, and that Sunday closing is early at 15:00. Download the free digital guide before you go in and bring headphones, since the artist and curator commentary is genuinely worth having and none is provided. The museum is in expansion until February 2027, so expect construction hoardings around Plaça dels Àngels — access to the Meier building itself is unaffected.
Additional Information
Operating Hours
Child Policy
Accessibility & Facilities
Restrictions
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 11:00 – 19:30 (25 September – 24 June) / 10:00 – 20:00 (25 June – 24 September)
- Saturday: 10:00 – 20:00
- Sunday: 10:00 – 15:00
- Tuesday: closed
- Last entry and final ticket sales: 30 minutes before closing. Exhibition rooms begin closing 15 minutes before closing time.
- Closed: 1 January and 25 December.
- Special hours: 6 January, 1 May, 25 May, 12 October and 8 December: 10:00–15:00 · 3 and 6 April, 24 June, 15 August, 11 and 24 September: 10:00–20:00 · 24 and 31 December: 11:00–18:00 · 26 December: 10:00–15:00.
Child Policy
- Under-16s enter free of charge.
- Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
- A student rate applies to those aged 16–30 studying within the Spanish education system.
- Carnet Jove holders receive a substantially reduced rate.
- The museum has a dedicated Reading and Family Space and runs family programming.
Accessibility & Facilities
- Access is guaranteed for people with reduced mobility, including throughout the expansion works.
- Visitors with a disability or reduced mobility have preferential access in the advance-purchase entry queue.
- Free entry for certified disabled visitors and one accompanying person.
- MACBA publishes a downloadable access guide for visually impaired visitors.
- Accessible guided visits are programmed as a dedicated strand.
- Free digital guide on your own device, with content from artists and curators.
- Facilities: MACBA Store, MACBA Bar, Reading and Family Space, Library, Research and Documentation Centre.
Restrictions
- Closed every Tuesday — the most common planning error at this museum.
- No entry in the final 30 minutes before closing; rooms start clearing 15 minutes before.
- Photography without flash is permitted for personal, non-commercial use only. MACBA may restrict permission for specific works or exhibitions.
- Tripods require a completed permission form submitted at the reception desk.
- Free and reduced rates require valid credentials presented on arrival.
- The museum is undergoing expansion works in Plaça dels Àngels until February 2027; the square stays open and all museum entrances remain in normal use.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the selected visit date for a full refund.
- Cancellations within 24 hours of the visit date are non-refundable.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is a MACBA ticket valid for?
Unusually long — your ticket gives unlimited access to all current exhibitions and the permanent Collection for one full month from the date you activate it at the reception desk. You can return as many times as you like within that window at no extra cost.
Is MACBA open on Tuesdays?
No. The museum closes every Tuesday except when a public holiday falls on one. It's open Monday and Wednesday to Friday, Saturday from 10:00 to 20:00, and Sunday from 10:00 to 15:00. Last entry is 30 minutes before closing.
What's included in the ticket?
Full access to the MACBA Collection and every temporary exhibition running during your visit, across both exhibition floors. A free digital guide with commentary from artists and curators is also included, accessed on your own phone. Guided tours are not included.
Do children need a ticket?
Under-16s enter free and don't need a paid ticket, though children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Students aged 16 to 30 in the Spanish education system, over-65s and Carnet Jove holders all qualify for reduced rates with valid documentation.
Are there free entry times?
Several. Entry is free every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 18:00 to 20:00 during summer opening hours, and all day on the first Sunday of every month. There are also six free admission days across 2026 tied to city festivals and museum events.
Where is MACBA and how do I get there?
Plaça dels Àngels 1, in El Raval. The nearest metros are Catalunya and Universitat on L1, Universitat on L2, and Catalunya and Liceu on L3, all within a short walk. Numerous buses stop nearby, and it's a few minutes on foot from La Rambla and the Boqueria market.
Is the building itself worth seeing?
Very much so. Richard Meier's 1995 white glass-and-concrete structure is a landmark of contemporary Barcelona architecture, with a long glazed ramp offering framed views over Plaça dels Àngels as you ascend. MACBA runs occasional guided architecture tours of the buildings.
Is MACBA wheelchair accessible?
Yes. Access is guaranteed for people with reduced mobility, including during the current expansion works, and visitors with a disability get preferential access in the advance-purchase queue. Certified disabled visitors and one companion enter free, and the museum publishes a downloadable access guide for visually impaired visitors.
Is the museum affected by construction work?
Partially. MACBA is expanding in Plaça dels Àngels through to February 2027, so there are hoardings around the square. The square stays open throughout, and all museum entrances — including the main Meier Building entrance — remain in normal use, so your visit isn't disrupted.
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