MNAC Barcelona: National Art Museum of Catalonia Admission Ticket
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Permanent collection of the National Art Museum of Catalonia The Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya takes visitors on an uninterrupted journey through a thousand years of Catalan art from the 10th to the 20th centuries. The museum houses the world’s finest collection of Romanesque frescoes and works by the leading exponents of the Catalan art nouveau movement, modernisme, including Gaudí and Casas. A visit to the rooftop viewing point, with its panoramic views of the city, is the perfect way to round off your visit. The museum also offers different temporary exhibitions: Antoni Fabrés (from 08/31/2019 to 09/29/2019) El Víbora. Comix contracultural (from 21/06/2019 to 29/09/2019) Oriol Maspons (from 05/07/2019 to 12/01/2020)
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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 Gaudí, 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 Gaudí 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.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(221)
It was difficult following along with my cell phone-a voice whisper to listen would be a great option
The museum is massive it take aa full 3 hours if not longer to get the full experience but afterwards you’ll feel better about it
The was honestly one of the best art museums to visit because of the stunning architecture and views of the city. Lots of photos with beautiful fountains
Two things are important to remember - The architecture of the building (Palau National de Montjuic) is absolutely gorgeous, but also the way it is integrated into the landscape, with several artificial waterfalls, in steps, which creates a perfect whole - The permanent or temporary exhibition halls present the history of the Catalan language and culture In addition, on Saturdays, after 6:00 PM, access is free, but you must make a prior reservation online in advance. There are other days with free access throughout the day, but you must consult their website. I also recommend a visit to the roof of the building, the views are superb, even if we had restricted access to the side facing Plaza España and I would have liked to have had a perspective in that direction as well. You will certainly spend at least two hours visiting this museum
We arrived at 3pm only to find the museum was closed. We were not told the opening times were different on a Sunday so presumed they would be the same
Visiting Barcelona’s National Art Museum of Catalonia is an unforgettable journey through time. Housed in the majestic Palace, its historic galleries hold breathtaking Romanesque and Modernist treasures. However, the ultimate highlight is the panoramic view from here, offering a postcard-perfect look at Plaça d'Espanya, the Magic Fountain, and the sweeping Barcelona skyline stretching toward the sea, especially at sun set. Highly recommended to descend from here towards the fountains to complete the evening show.
The Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (MNAC) built for the 1929 International Exposition, this monumental Neo-Baroque palace features a majestic dome inspired by St. Peter’s Basilica and a massive Oval Hall (Sala Oval), one of Europe’s largest event spaces. The collection is organized into four main galleries: Art Romànic, Art Gòtic, Art de Renaixement i Barroc, and Art Modern. MNAC is a premier cultural landmark where architectural grandeur, panoramic city views, along with fountain are views and unparalleled medieval to modern masterpieces converge to preserve the soul of Catalan identity.
when booking with this tour company make sure all couples book using only one invoice. If not you will get a second guide when you could have gotten the same tour for less. Still waiting for a price adjustment
I purchased tickets online. BUYER BEWARE!! I bought the Family tickets for my family of five. On arrival I was told that this type of ticket could not be used by us. My interpretation of what was said is the reason was that we are not locals and the children are too old. The purchase T&A’s did not translate to English on the website. So, if I made a mistake it was an honest one. The staff flatly refused to give me a refund or offset the cost of the family pass (50 E) against 5 MORE TICKETS! (60 E) I was advised to email the museum to request a refund, which I did. After an early initial polite response, I then was ghosted. My advice, buy the tickets at the door.
Be Aware of Pick Pockets at this site. 3 middle aged women stole my necklace with a cross and a Star of David whilst trying to put rosemary twigs on me yesterday near the park area. They were very quick to distract me and worked together and within seconds they got what they wanted and I was unaware until hours later. I was targeted because I was walking by myself.
