Picasso Museum (Museu Picasso)
The Museu Picasso is Barcelona's most-visited art museum, housed in five interconnected 13th–15th-century Gothic palaces on Carrer de Montcada in El Born. It holds over 4,250 works focused on Picasso's formative years, including the complete Las Meninas series — the deepest early-career Picasso collection in the world.
Key facts
| Hours | Tue–Sun 09:00–20:00 Thu–Sat 09:00–21:00 Tue–Sun 10:00–19:00 |
|---|---|
| Price | $$ |
| Phone | — |
| Website | — |
| Nearest transit | Metro L4 (Yellow Line) Jaume I — ~5-minute walk via Carrer de la Princesa then right onto Carrer de Montcada (official museum site: museupicassobcn.cat/en/plan-your-visit/getting-here) |
| Time needed | 1.5–2 hours |
| Best time to go | Weekday mornings at opening time; Thursday evenings after 19:00 in summer are quieter despite free entry |
| Last verified | July 12, 2026 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How do I get to the Museu Picasso by metro?
- Take Metro Line 4 (Yellow Line) to Jaume I station. Exit and follow Carrer de la Princesa for about 200 metres, then turn right onto Carrer de Montcada — the museum entrance is immediately visible. Bus lines 39, 45, V15, V17, and H14 also stop nearby.
- Is the Articket worth buying for the Museu Picasso?
- The Articket (€38 as of 2026) covers six Barcelona museums — CCCB, MACBA, MNAC, Fundació Antoni Tàpies, Fundació Joan Miró, and Museu Picasso — with skip-the-line access, valid for 12 months. It pays for itself if you visit three or more of the included museums and is especially valuable for avoiding queues at Picasso.
- How much does it cost to enter the Museu Picasso?
- The full ticket (permanent collection + temporary exhibition) costs €14 online or €15 at the door (verified September 2026 against museupicassobcn.cat). A reduced rate of €7.50 applies to visitors aged 18–25, those 65+, unemployed, and students with ID. Under-18s enter free year-round.
- Do I need to book tickets in advance?
- Yes — advance booking is strongly recommended, especially from April through October and on most weekends year-round. The museum caps daily visitors and can sell out before closing time in high season. Book directly at museupicassobcn.cat to avoid third-party surcharges of 10–25%.
- When is the Museu Picasso free?
- Free entry is available on the first Sunday of every month (all day), on winter Thursdays 16:00–19:00 (29 Sep–29 Mar), and on Open Door days: 12 February (Santa Eulàlia), 17 May (International Museum Day), and 24 September (La Mercè). All free slots require advance online reservation, released four days before the visit from 10:00 am — they sell out fast.
- How long does a visit to the Museu Picasso take?
- Plan for approximately 1.5 hours to see the permanent collection without rushing. Adding a temporary exhibition or an audio guide typically extends the visit to around 2 hours. Guided tours are available in English (Tuesdays at 15:00 and 16:00, Sundays at 11:00) for an additional €6 on top of admission.
- What is the Museu Picasso most famous for?
- The museum holds the world's most complete collection of Picasso's early work — from his academic drawings made as a teenager in Barcelona through the Blue Period. It also houses the single most complete Las Meninas series (1957) anywhere on earth, comprising 58 variations on Velázquez's masterpiece.
- Is the Museu Picasso open on Mondays?
- No. The museum is closed every Monday year-round, including bank holidays that fall on a Monday. It is also closed on 1 January, 1 May, 24 June, and 25 December.
Nearby in Ask Barcelona
- Museu PicassoAttraction0.01 km · 0 min walk
- Museu Etnològic i de Cultures del MónMuseum0.02 km · 0 min walk
- El BornNeighborhood0.03 km · 0 min walk
- El XampanyetBar0.05 km · 1 min walk
- Bar del PlaRestaurant0.09 km · 1 min walk
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