General Information

Museu Picasso is a museum dedicated to the famous artist Pablo Picasso. The museum, established March 1963, is situated in the heart of Barcelona city center at the El Born quarter, a few minutes’ walk from the Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic).

Not many are aware that Picasso spent his early life right here, in the gothic quarter of Barcelona. During the years 1895-1904 Picasso has lived in Barcelona, these are also the most prominent years of his career considering the fact he had just started practicing art at the School of fine arts, at the age of only 14 (!) which led him later to the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando in Madrid.

Due to his long stay in Barcelona and his love for the city, Picasso contributed to the museum a lot of artwork during his lifetime, but most of the items displayed in the museum were donated by his widow, Jacqueline Roque.

Tips and Recommendations for Visiting Museu Picasso

• The museum provides its visitors with a good wardrobe and luggage storage, which means you can arrive with a large bag but you would not be allowed to walk the museum with it.
• There is an option for a guided tour in the museum, both for the permanent and temporary exhibition. Audio guides are also available in Catalan, Spanish, English, French, Italian, German, Russian, Japanese, Chinese (Mandarin) and South Korea (for additional information – Museu Picasso Audio-Guide).
• The museum is recommended for fans of arts but also for ones who would like to enjoy some culture time. It is highly recommended to dedicate to the visit at least two hours.
• Children under 18 years old are admitted free of charge. Please note that visitors under 14 years old must always be accompanied by an adult (for additional information – Kids and Families in Museu Picasso and Kids and Families in  Barcelona).
• It is recommended to arrive to the museum by public transportation, metro station Jaume I is only 3 minutes away. The parking in this part of the city is very problematic and we advise you to keep your car elsewhere (for additional information – Car Rental in Barcelona and Car Rental in Spain). 
• The museum is accessible for disabled visitors, please contact the museum directly prior to your visit. Members of Apropa Cultura you can make your reservation through your own website and take advantage of special prices (for additional information – Accessibility in Museu Picasso and Accessibility in Barcelona).

Tips for Discounts to Museu Picasso:

• Students (until the age of 25) and Seniors (until the age of 65) are entitled for a discount.
• Those who have purchased the Barcelona Card will also be granted with a discount.

• Visitors in this landmark who owns the Barcelona Card discounts card are entitled to free admission (for additional information – List of Discounts Included in Barcelona Card).

• This museum is included in the Barcelona Museum Pass (for additional information – List of Museums Included in Barcelona Museum Pass).

Tips for Entering Museu Picasso:

• Every Sunday starting 15:00 and every first Sunday of the month – free entrance.
• Free entrance will also be allowed on these following dates: 12th February, 21th May, 24th September. However, these days are also known to be the most crowded days and we recommend to avoid a visit during such days if you wish to fully enjoy your visit (for additional information – Barcelona for Free and Museu Picasso Free Entry Days).
• Please note that on the following dates the museum will be closed: 1st January, 1st May, 24th June and 25th December. On December 24th and 31st the museum will close at 2.00pm.

Tips for Attractions near Museu Picasso:

• We recommend to combine the visit with other nearby sightseeing such as Basílica Santa Maria del Mar, Museu de la Xocolata (Museum of Chocolate), Parc de la Ciutadella (Citadel Park) or a walk across El Born quarter.

• It is highly recommended to visit The Gaudí Exhibition Center which is located close by.

Tips for Hotels near Museu Picasso:

• Accommodation in the museum area is recommended especially for young and families who wish to stay close to the nightlife center (specially during the summer) and the main landmarks of the city, but also wish to minimize the cost of their stay (compared to other areas of the city like Hotels near the Gothic Quarter). This area offers a diverse level of hotels, and also many apartments, which make it ideal for families with children, thanks to the Museu de la Xocolata (Chocolate Museum) and Parc de la Ciutadella (Citadel Park) ‬which are close by (for additional information – Hotels near Museu Picasso and Hotels in Barcelona).

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