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Interior view of the Picasso Museum showing paintings on the white walls
Last updated: 10 November, 2022
Expert travel writer: Dana Facaros

Although Picasso never returned to Spain after the Civil War, he wanted Barcelona to have works he had created there as a young man. In 1963, this museum opened in a restored Gothic palace on Barcelona’s medieval millionaires’ row, which had degenerated into a slum, leading the way for a revival of the now hyper-trendy Born. Donations over the decades have added to the collection, including Picasso’s 58 paintings inspired by Velazquez’s Las Meninas.

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Price from: £11
Minimum age: Any
Age suitable: 18+
When: All year around

Getting there & doing it

The nearest metro station is Jaume I; it’s a short walk from there. Guided tours in English take place on Sundays, but places are limited so book ahead.

When to do it

The museum is open all year round, from Tuesday to Sunday. Closed on Mondays.

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Early Picasso Museum & Born Neighborhood Tour

Early Picasso Museum & Born Neighborhood Tour

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Barcelona: Skip-the-line Guided Tour of Picasso Museum

Barcelona: Skip-the-line Guided Tour of Picasso Museum

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Picasso's Barcelona on Electric Bike Small Group Tour

Picasso's Barcelona on Electric Bike Small Group Tour

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Live the Barcelona that Picasso lived. Weave through the narrow medieval streets of the Gothic Quarter, El Born and Barceloneta on e-bike, p...

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Barcelona Art and Tapas Small Group Walking Tour with Picasso Museum

Barcelona Art and Tapas Small Group Walking Tour with Picasso Museum

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Combine art and eating on this 4-hour-long tapas bar crawl and exploration of Barcelona's art museums. In a small group of no more than eigh...

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Our writer’s picks of the best places to stay near this experience, closest first

Mercer Hotel Barcelona

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain[0.3 miles]

A thoughtfully-designed, modern boutique hotel in a striking building with historic features, hidden away in the heart of old Barcelona.

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Grand Hotel Central

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain[0.3 miles]

A stylish, central hotel in the hip El Born district, with 1920s features and one of the best rooftop pools in town.

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Hotel Serras Barcelona

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain[0.5 miles]

Exceptional boutique hotel with beautiful sea views and roof terrace, a short walk from Barcelona’s historic sights.

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Hotel Neri

Barcelona, Catalunia, Spain[0.5 miles]

Historic charm, contemporary chic and great food combine in this beguiling bolthole, on a picturesque square in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter.

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