{"id":536590,"date":"2024-08-13T16:07:30","date_gmt":"2024-08-13T14:07:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.locabarcelona.com\/?page_id=536590"},"modified":"2024-08-13T16:07:30","modified_gmt":"2024-08-13T14:07:30","slug":"museum-catalan-modernism","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.locabarcelona.com\/en\/living-in-barcelona\/history-architecture\/museum-catalan-modernism\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit the Museum of Catalan Modernism"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Barcelona is widely known for its cultural and artistic richness. As a result, you can find many of the city’s major museums in this field. The Picasso Museum, the MOCO, and the Museum of Catalan Modernism are just a few examples. Today, we want to tell you about the latter museum, providing a brief overview of its history, what you can see during your visit, and some useful information for planning your trip. Keep reading to discover everything about the Museum of Catalan Modernism \u2013 don’t miss out!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Learn about the history of the Museum of Catalan Modernism<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Museum of Catalan Modernism dates back to March 2010 when it first opened its doors to the public. It is located on two floors of a modernist building designed by the renowned architect Enric Sagnier and was founded by the collector couple Fernando Pin\u00f3s and Mar\u00eda Guirao.<\/p>

This museum is the first dedicated to Catalan modernism to be open to the public and currently houses many unpublished works by artists who lived during this historical period. With a surface area of 1000 m\u00b2, it currently exhibits a total of 350 artworks.<\/p>

Since its opening, the museum has attracted cultural enthusiasts, averaging around 17,000 visitors annually. Therefore, if you’re looking for something to do in l\u2019Eixample<\/span><\/a> and share an interest in this cultural period, it’s definitely worth a visit.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Exhibitions do not have specific hours; they follow the museum’s schedule, which is from Monday to Saturday, 11:00 to 19:00. The Museum of Catalan Modernism features both permanent displays and temporary exhibitions that change with the seasons. To find out about current exhibitions and explore them further, check the museum’s exhibition agenda<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>

Among the permanent exhibitions, there are 350 works showcasing various items such as paintings, sculptures, furniture, and stained glass from the Pin\u00f3s-Guirao family’s private collection.<\/p>

While all pieces are noteworthy, some stand out for their essence. For architecture enthusiasts, observing Antoni Gaud\u00ed’s modernist furniture is a highlight of the museum. Additionally, art and painting enthusiasts will find plenty of interest in works by renowned artists like Luis Graner, Joaquim Mir, and sculptures by Enric Claras\u00f3 and Josep Llimona, among others.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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To purchase tickets for the Museum of Catalan Modernism, simply visit their official website<\/span><\/a>. General admission is \u20ac12, with reduced prices available for certain groups:<\/p>