Barcelona is steeped in history and filled to the brim with art and cultural institutions. From large art galleries to museums and Roman ruins, it's a culture fanatic's paradise. And even better yet, many of the city's fabulous museums open their doors for free on certain days so you can save your hard-earned cash for some of that famous Catalan wine or a train ticket up the coast.
Free days are usually on the first Sunday of the month, but some museums are free every Sunday afternoon, and there are even some places in the city that you can always visit for free. We've put together an interactive map with the details of all the incredible places you can visit for free.
Keep in mind that each museum's opening days and hours are subject to change, so it's always a good idea to check the museum's website before heading out.
Casa de l'Ardiaca, Arxiu Històric de Barcelona. Photo by Vicente Zambrano González courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).
Always Free
Arxiu de la Corona d’Aragó Free entry at all times. October-June: Monday to Friday 9:00-14:30. July-September: Monday to Friday 9:00-14:00. | Carrer dels Comtes, 2
Arxiu Fotogràfic de Barcelona Free entry at all times Monday to Saturday 10:00-19:00, Sundays and public holidays 10:00-14:00. | Plaça de Pons i Clerch, 2, 2n
Arxiu Històric de la Ciutat de Barcelona Free entry at all times Monday to Friday 9:00-19:30, Saturdays 10:00-19:30. | Carrer de Santa Llúcia, 1
Centre d'Art Santa Mònica Free entry at all times, Tuesday to Sunday and public holidays 11:00-20:30. | La Rambla, 7
La Virreina Centre de la Imatge Free entry at all times, Tuesday to Sunday and public holidays 11:00-20:00. | La Rambla, 99
Columns from the Temple of Augstus. Photo by Antonio Lajusticia Bueno, courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).
MUHBA Oliva Artés Free entry at all times. October-March: Tuesday & Wednesday 10:00-14.00, Saturday & Sunday 11:00-15:00 & 16:00-18:00. April-May: Tuesday & Wednesday 10:00-14.00, Saturday & Sunday 11:00-15:00 & 16:00-20:00. June-September: Wednesdays 16:00-20:00, Saturday & Sunday 11:00-15:00 & 16:00-20:00. | Carrer d'Espronceda, 142-146
MUHBA Temple d’August Free entry at all times, Mondays 10:00-14:00; Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00-19:00; Sunday 10:00-20:00. | Carrer del Paradís, 10
MUHBA Turó de la Rovira Free entry at all times. October-March: Wednesdays 10:00-14:00, Saturday & Sunday 10:00-15:00. April, May & September: Wednesdays 10:00-14.00, Saturday & Sunday 10:00-15:00 & 16:00-20:00. June-August: Wednesday, Friday-Sunday 17:00-20:00. | Carrer de Marià Labèrnia, s/n
Palau Robert Free entry at all times, Monday to Saturday 9:00-20:00, Sundays and public holidays 9:00-14:30. | Passeig de Gràcia, 107
Castell de Montjuïc, photo by Vicente Zambrano González courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).
Free Every Sunday
Born Centre Cultural Free entry to the grounds everyday 10:00-20:00 (November to February 10:00-19:00). Entry to the exhibits is free the first Sunday of the month and 15:00-20:00 all other Sundays. | Plaça Comercial, 12
Castell de Montjuïc Free entry first Sunday of every month March 1-October 31 10:00-20:00, November 1-February 28 10:00-18:00 and on all other Sundays 15:00 to close. | Ctra. de Montjuïc, 66
Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona (CCCB) Free entry on Sundays 15:00-20:00. Tickets must be booked in advance. | Carrer de Montalegre, 5, 08001
Jardí Botànic de Barcelona Free entry all day on the first Sunday of each month and all other Sundays from 15:00. | Carrer Doctor Font i Quer, 2
Monestir de Pedralbes Free entry every Sunday 15:00-20:00. | Baixada del Monestir, 9
MUHBA El Call Free entry first Sunday of every month 11:00-15:00 & 16:00-19:00 and all other Sundays 15:00-19:00 | Placeta de Manuel Ribé, s/n
Museu d’Història de Barcelona (MUHBA), Plaça del Rei. Photo by Antonio Lajusticia Bueno courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).
Museu d’Història de Barcelona (MUHBA) Free entry first Sunday of every month 10:00-20:00, and all other Sundays 15:00-20:00 | Plaça del Rei, s/n
Museu de Ciències Naturals Free entry first Sunday of every month 10:00-20:00 and all other Sundays 15:00-20:00. | Plaça Leonardo da Vinci, 4-5, 08019 Barcelona
Museu de la Música Free entry first Sunday of every month 10:00-19:00, on all other Sundays 15:00-19:00 and Thursdays 18:00-21:00. | Carrer de Lepant, 150
Museu del Disseny Free entry first Sunday of every month 10:00-20:00 and all other Sundays 15:00-20:00. You can book tickets in advance on the museum website. | Plaça de les Glòries Catalanes, 37-38
Museu Etnològic i Cultures del Món (Montjuïc)
Museu Etnològic i Cultures del Món (Montcada) Free entry first Sunday of every month 10:00-19:30 and all other Sundays 15:00-19:30. You can reserve tickets in advance. | Carrer de Montcada, 12-14
Museu Etnològic i Cultures del Món (Montjuïc) Free entry first Sunday of every month 10:00-19:30 and all other Sundays 15:00-19:30. You can reserve tickets in advance. | Passeig de Santa Madrona, 16
Museu Frederic Marès Free entry first Sunday of every month 11:00-20:00 and on all other Sundays 15:00-20:00. You can book tickets in advance on the museum website. | Plaça de Sant Iu, 5
Museu Marítim de Barcelona Free entry every Sunday 15:00-20:00. Tickets can only be purchased in person. | Av. de les Drassanes, s/n
Pavelló Mies van der Rohe, photo by Vicente Zambrano González courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).
Free the First Sunday of the Month
Fundació Foto Colectania Free entry first Sunday of every month 11:00-15:00. | Passeig de Picasso, 14
Museu d’Arqueologia Free entry the first Sunday of every month 10:00-14:30. | Passeig de Santa Madrona, 39
Museu d’Història de Catalunya Free entry the first Sunday of every month 10:00-14:30. | Plaça de Pau Vila, 3
Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (MNAC) Free entry on Saturdays, from October to April 15:00-18:00 and from May to September 15:00-20:00. Free entry the first Sunday of every month 10:00-15:00. Tickets must be booked in advance. | Palau Nacional, Parc de Montjuïc, s/n
Palau Güell, photo by Pepe Navarro courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).
Museu Olímpic i de l’Esport Joan Antoni Samaranch Free entry the first Sunday of every month 10:00-14:30. | Av. de l'Estadi, 60
Museu Picasso Free entry first Sunday of every month 10:00-20:00, and every Thursday 17:00-20:00. You must book your ticket in advance. | Carrer de Montcada, 15-23
Palau Güell Free entry first Sunday every month. April-September 10:00-20:00, October-March 10:00-17:30. | Carrer Nou de la Rambla, 3-5
Pavelló Mies van der Rohe Free entry first Sunday of every month: from March to October 10:00-20:00, and from November to February 10:00-18:00. | Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia
Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona (MACBA), photo by Marc Lozano courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).
Other Free Days
Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art (MACBA) Free entry every Saturday 16:00-20:00. You can book tickets in advance on the museum website. | Plaça dels Àngels, 1
KBr Fundación MAPFRE Free entry every Tuesday. October 1-March 31, 11:00-19:00. April 1-September 1,11:00-20:00 | Avenida Litoral, 30
Museu de Carrosses Fúnebres Free entry Saturdays and Sundays 10:00-14:00. | Carrer de la Mare de Déu de Port, 56
Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (MNAC) Free entry on Saturdays, from October to April 15:00-18:00 and from May to September 15:00-20:00. Free entry the first Sunday of every month 10:00-15:00. Tickets must be booked in advance. | Palau Nacional, Parc de Montjuïc, s/n
Museu Picasso Free entry first Sunday of every month 10:00-20:00, and every Thursday 17:00-20:00. You must book your ticket in advance. | Carrer de Montcada, 15-23