Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya: Skip The Line Ticket
An incredible collection of art
- Access to the museum & rooftop viewpoint
- Access to the temporary exhibitions
- Free app with which you can explore the works through images or take an audio guided visit
The Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (MNAC) - Tickets and Information
- MNAC Address: Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya, s/n,Parc de Montjuïc, 08038, Barcelona
- MNAC Opening Hours: Daily from 10:00 - 20:00 (Closed on Mondays)
About the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (MNAC), Barcelona
The Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya or 'MNAC' sits at the foot of Montjuïc hill in Barcelona in a Neo-Baroque palace called the 'Palau Nacional' which was the main site of the Spanish exhibition for the World Fair of 1929 (the same fair that 'Poble Espanyol', also located on Montjuïc hill was created for).
The museum is a must for art lovers as it houses one of the greatest collections of Romanesque mural paintings and sacred objects. The collection includes pieces by artists such as:
- Gaudi
- Casas
- Tiziano
- Velázquez
The collection includes:
- Modern art
- Sculptures
- Paintings
- Drawings
- Prints
- Photography
- Poster work
- Cinema
- Decorative arts
The collection spans medieval Gothic art from as early as the 13th century all the way through to modern works. The modern gallery is separated into 5 sections:
- The Rise of the Modern Artist
- Modernisme
- Noucentisme
- Art & Civil War
- The Avant-garde Revival of the Post-War Years
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Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya FAQs
- Does MNAC offer temporary exhibitions?
- Yes, the MNAC offers various different exhibitions throughout the year. We update the on the ticket page.
- Does the MNAC in Barcelona have a gift shop at the museum?
- Yes, the MNAC does have a small gift shop for souvenirs at the museum
- Is it true the MNAC gives away free tickets?
- It is correct, yes. The MNAC offers free entry on Saturday's after 3PM and the first Sunday of each month.
- What art is on show at the MNAC in Barcelona?
- The Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya offers a vast collection of art which includes Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Modernisme and Contemporary art.
- Is the MNAC the same as the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya?
- They are the same, that is correct. the MNAC is just the abbreviation.
Useful Information About Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (MNAC), Barcelona
Tips for visiting the Museum:
- Book Tickets in Advance: If you know when you are visiting, consider booking your tickets in advance as this can save save you time at the ticket office and avoid the queues that form, especially during the peak summer months.
Other Museums in Barcelona:
- Fundació Joan Miró
- Moco Museum Barcelona
- Picasso Museum Barcelona
- Banksy Museum Barcelona
- Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art (MACBA)
How to get there
- Museum Nacional d'Art de Catalunya Address: s/n,Parc de Montjuïc, 08038, Barcelona
Opening Hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday 10:00 - 18:00
- Wednesday 10:00 - 18:00
- Thursday 10:00 - 18:00
- Friday 10:00 - 18:00
- Saturday 10:00 - 18:00
- Sunday 10:00 - 15:00
Please note the museum is actually free to enter from 15:00 on Saturdays and the first Sunday of each month. The rooftop bar can sometimes be closed dependent on weather. Refunds are not possible where this is the case.
