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The Museum of Contemporary Art (MACBA) offers captivating exhibitions of outstanding modern art.
Located in the Raval neighbourhood and a 2-minute walk from Placa de Catalunya, the Museum of Contemporary Art's iconic main building was designed by Richard Meier and houses a permanent collection of more than 5,800 works as well as enticing temporary exhibitions.
Opened in 1995, the Museum of Contemporary Art features a permanent collection of over 5,800 works, which date from the mid-20th century onwards. The collection focuses on post-1945 Catalan and Spanish art as well as international modern artists such as Tàpies, Klee and Torres. From the thought-provoking to the baffling, discover a wide range of works with a visit to MACBA.
Don't forget a visit to the bookstore, a fantastic spot to find quirky gifts and artist-designed objects. Barcelona pass holders will also get a 10% discount in the newly-opened MACBA CAFÈ.
Highlights:
- Permanent collection of over 5,800 modern art works
- Focus on Spanish and Catalan art
- The building, opened in 1995, was designed by American architect Richard Meier
Did you know
- After its completion, the media referred to MACBA as "the pearl" due to it's white and glass exterior amongst the surrounding older architecture and Gothic Centre of Barcelona.
- MACBA houses three periods of modern art from the 1940s to contemporary works
- MACBA was declared a museum of National Interest in 2005
How to get there:
Metro: L1 (Catalunya), L2 (Universitat) L3 (Catalunya o Liceu)
Bus: 7, 22, 24, 47, 52, 54, 55, 59, 62, 63, 67,120, V13, V15, H12, H16, D50, L94, L95, Aerobús & Bus Turístic
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| Monday | 11.00 - 19.30 |
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| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11.00 - 19.30 |
| Thursday | 11.00 - 19.30 |
| Friday | 11.00 - 19.30 |
| Saturday | 10.00 - 21.00 |
| Sunday | 10.00 - 15.00 |
| 24 June - 25 September | |
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| Monday | 11.00 - 20.00 |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11.00 - 20.00 |
| Thursday | 11.00 - 20.00 |
| Friday | 11.00 - 20.00 |
| Saturday | 10.00 - 21.00 |
| Sunday | 10.00 - 15.00 |
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Address:
Placa dels Angels 1, 08001 Barcelona
Telephone:
0034 934 81 33 68