Free museums in Barcelona
Barcelona can be explored well even on a minimal budget. Many city museums let all visitors in for free on Sunday afternoons, on the first Sunday of the month and on some public holidays.
Below are Barcelona museums with free entry and the hours when you can visit without a ticket.
Free museums in Barcelona: days and hours
Museum | When entry is free |
|---|---|
Free on Sundays after 15:00 and on public holidays | |
Free on Sunday afternoons from 15:00 to 20:00 and on the first Sunday of every month. Open days: 12 February and 24 September | |
Free on Sundays from 15:00, Thursdays from 18:00 to 21:00, the first Sunday of each month and public holidays | |
Free on Saturdays from 16:00 and public holidays | |
Free on Sundays from 15:00, all day on the first Sunday of the month and on some public holidays | |
Free on Sunday afternoons from 15:00 to 20:00, the first Sunday of the month from 11:00 to 20:00 and on some public holidays | |
Free admission on Sundays from 15:00, all day on the first Sunday of the month and, of course, public holidays | |
Free on Sundays from 15:00 to 19:30, the first Sunday of every month from 10:00 to 19:30, and on 12 February, 18 May and 24 September | |
Free on Thursdays from 17:00 to 20:00 and the first Sunday of every month, as well as 12 February, 18 May and 24 September. However, free tickets must be booked on the website in advance - 4 days before the free admission date. |
Free entry schedules may change, so check the museum's official website before your visit. For free days at popular museums, including the Picasso Museum, tickets often have to be booked online in advance.
Tips
Most museums are free on the first Sunday of the month, but these are also the busiest days.
Arrive when the free hours start to avoid queues.
Museums on Montjuïc, including the Ethnological Museum and the Botanical Garden, are easy to combine in one walk.
Frequently asked questions
When are museums free in Barcelona?
Mostly on Sundays after 15:00 and on the first Sunday of the month, plus some public holidays.
Can I visit the Picasso Museum for free?
Yes, on Thursday evenings and the first Sunday of the month, but you need to book a ticket online in advance.
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