About
Museu Picasso is a museum in Barcelona, Catalonia, devoted to the early work of Pablo Picasso. It is also known as the Picasso Museum Barcelona, and visitors will find it under either name.
The museum occupies five medieval palaces on Carrer Montcada, a street in the Gothic Quarter of the old city. The buildings themselves are part of the experience: their stone courtyards and rooms give the collection a setting that feels closely tied to the streets around it.
What you will see
The collection focuses on Picasso's early works, so it offers a chance to follow his beginnings as an artist rather than the later periods for which he is often best known. It is a comprehensive collection of that early output, presented across the palaces.
Planning your visit
- Address: Carrer Montcada 15-23, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
- Telephone: +34 93 256 3000
- Setting: the Gothic Quarter, where narrow medieval lanes lead to other sights, cafés and shops
Because the museum sits within the Gothic Quarter, it works well as part of a wider walk through the old city. Those interested in Picasso's formative years, or in medieval architecture turned into galleries, will likely find the visit rewarding. For current opening times and ticket details, it is best to contact the museum directly before you go.
