MACBA, one of Barcelona’s Must-See Museums (Especially if you Like Modern Art)

Barcelona is an ideal destination for many types of visitors, thanks to its rich offerings for tourists of all tastes. There are plenty of impressive museums in the capital city, so many, in fact, that to visit them all requires several days. This time we’d like to talk about the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art, also known as MACBA, its acronym in Spanish. It is a total must for any traveler, but especially for art enthusiast. Are you planning to stay at our boutique hotel near El Raval? Then you’re in luck—this wonderful museum is just a short walk away.

The building that houses MACBA was built in the 90’s according to the geometric vision of architect Richard Meier. Light is key to the conception of this museum. Inside you are greeted by luminous rooms that draw you into a circuit that begins with the abstraction of the 50’s and continues on the cutting edge of the decades that follow, characterized by movements such as photorealism and poetic experience. Finally, we arrive at the 80’s, where the currents reacting against minimalism dominate.

The MACBA collection includes about 5,000 local, national, and international works of art. Latin American and Eastern European artists are highlighted, although they are certainly not the only ones. The museum has a place for all perspectives: North Africa, the Arab world, and the Middle East.

Since it first opened its doors in 1995, the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art has become one of the main attractions in the Catalan capital. Its convenient central location (near the Universidad, Liceu, and Catalunya metro stations), makes getting there very easy. Furthermore, it is not far from other iconic places such as the Mercado de La Boquería and the Plaza de Catalunya.

Entrance costs €11, but every Saturday entrance is free between 16:00 and 20:00.

The museum is open every day but Tuesday. During the week and on Saturdays it is open from 10:00 to 20:00, while on Sundays it is on a morning schedule of 10:00 to 15:00. You can access the museum via Plaça dels Àngels, 1. Don’t miss the MACBA during your stay at our boutique hotel in central Barcelona!