Explore a thousand years of Catalan art at the National Art Museum of Catalonia. Discover Romanesque frescoes, modernisme masterpieces, and enjoy panoramic views of the city.
- Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya - MNAC - Permanent collection of the National Art Museum of Catalonia:
Make your way to the National Art Museum in the beautiful National Palace on Montjuic Hill. Redeem your voucher at the ticket office and head inside to enjoy the art independently.
Opened in 1934, the museum houses a vast collection of Catalan, Spanish and European art that spans a period of roughly 1,000 years. The gallery includes works by Titian, Gainsborough and modernist masters such as GaudÃ, too. Perhaps start with the museum’s most famous treasures: its Romanesque frescoes. View the vivid artworks, many of which are displayed in recreated church interiors. Don’t miss the eye-catching 12th-century Christ in Majesty that depicts a luminous Christ sitting on a rainbow. Explore the stunning Renaissance and baroque collections of paintings and sculptures from Europe between the 1400s and 1900s, with masterpieces by Canaletto, Titian and Goya. Another highlight is the Modern Art section, home to paintings, sculptures, posters and other art nouveau works by 19th- and 20th-century Catalan artists. The showpiece is a collection of Gaudà furniture that includes sinuous wood chairs and doors.
How long you stay in the museum is up to you, but many people find that three hours is sufficient.
- Admission ticket included
- Audioguide
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guided tours
The National Art Museum of Catalonia, also known as Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya, provides an unbroken exploration into a millennium of Catalan art spanning from the 10th to the 20th centuries. The museum is globally recognized for its unmatched collection of Romanesque frescoes, as well as pieces from top ranked Catalan art nouveau artists, modernisme, such as Gaudà and Casas. To conclude your visit, the museum suggests a trip to the rooftop viewing area for a sweeping view of the city.
The museum also hosts a variety of temporary exhibits:
Antoni Fabrés (08/31/2019 to 09/29/2019)
El VÃbora. Comix contracultural (06/21/2019 to 09/29/2019)
Oriol Maspons (07/05/2019 to 12/01/2020)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.