Fundació Joan Miró Museum: Tickets

Fundació Joan Miró FAQs‍

1. Does the Fundació Joan Miró in Barcelona have a cafe?

• The Fundació Joan Miró does have a cafe where you can enjoy a snack and a drink, yes!

2. Is the Fundació Joan Miró wheelchair accessible?

• Yes, the Fundació Joan Miró in Barcelona is wheelchair accessible.

3. Does the Fundació Joan Miró in Barcelona offer a guided tour?

• Yes, the museum does offer a guided tour. Click HERE for ticket details.

4. How do you get to the Fundació Joan Miró in Barcelona?

• You can get to the museum via the Montjuïc Cable Car. Or using Barcelona’s public buses (number 55 & 150 both stop at the ‘Bus Parc de Montjuic’). You won't find any parking near the museum, so we wouldn’t suggest driving. You can also walk up the hill! There are several footpaths which pass other monuments as well as other museums and historic sites on the route. Or, you can also use the Barcelona Bus Turistic!

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Fundació Joan Miró Interesting Facts‍

• Building Friendship: The building was designed by Josep Lluís Sert, a close friend of Miró and a leading figure in modernist architecture.

• Extensive Collection: The Fundació Joan Miró houses over 10,000 pieces of Miró's artwork, including paintings, sculptures, textiles, and drawings. This is one of the most comprehensive collections of his work in the world.
• Miró's Studio: A replica of Miró’s studio is part of the museum. It provides insight into his creative process, displaying his tools, sketches, and unfinished works.
• Public Art Installations: The museum's exterior includes several large-scale sculptures by Miró, such as the famous "Dona i Ocell" ("Woman and Bird") located in the nearby Parc Joan Miró.
• The Sert Room: Named after the architect, this room is one of the museum’s highlights, showcasing large-format paintings by Miró, specially created for this space.
• Miró's Artistic Evolution: The museum’s collection is organised to showcase the evolution of Miró’s style, from his early, more traditional works to his later abstract and surrealist pieces.
• Collaboration with Living Artists: Miró was keen on supporting living artists. The Fundació continues this tradition by providing grants and residency programs to contemporary artists.
• ‍Symbol of Catalan Identity: Joan Miró is a symbol of Catalan identity, and the Fundació serves as a cultural beacon in Barcelona, celebrating both the artist and the region’s rich artistic heritage.