IKONO Barcelona

The basics

IKONO Barcelona is home to 10 different rooms, designed to make you feel like you’re visiting different worlds—most visitors spend around 45 minutes exploring the rooms and posing for pictures. Your admission grants you access to all of them; you can book tickets online in advance, which is particularly recommended during Barcelona’s peak summer season (June–August). There are also IKONO sites in Madrid, Rome, Copenhagen, Vienna, and Budapest.

Things to know before you go

• Staff speak Spanish and English, and are available to take photos and guide you through the rooms.
• IKONO Barcelona is not accessible to travelers using strollers and wheelchairs.
• There’s space to store your luggage at the entrance.

How to get there

IKONO Barcelona is on Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 385, in the central Eixample neighborhood. It’s a 5-minute walk from Pl. Espanya metro station, which is on the green L3 line.

When to get there

IKONO Barcelona is open from Monday through Sunday from morning until late at night. The last entry is one hour before closing. The entire attraction is air-conditioned, so it’s a good place to beat the summer heat during the scorching months of June, July, and August.

The highlights of the Eixample neighborhood

IKONO Barcelona isn’t the only artistic highlight of this central spot in Barcelona. Eixample is also home to Joan Miró Park, where you can admire some of the artist’s sculptures among towering palm trees, and Gaudi’s fantastical Casa Batlló.

Ways to explore

IKONO Barcelona features more than 10 themed rooms, each designed to make you feel like you’re visiting a different world—options range from a cyberpunk zone to a lantern sanctuary. Most visitors spend between 45 minutes and 1 hour exploring the rooms and posing for social media–friendly pictures.

Your admission grants you access to all the museum’s spaces. Book tickets online in advance to guarantee your entry, which is particularly recommended during Barcelona’s peak summer season. Because IKONO Barcelona is located in the Arenas de Barcelona shopping center, you can also enjoy a meal or shopping spree after visiting.

Accessibility

IKONO Barcelona is accessible to wheelchair users and visitors with strollers.

Age limits

None; Children under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

What to pack

Camera, small bag

What to wear

Wear something comfortable for sightseeing (and photogenic for social media).

Not allowed

Flash photography or tripods, pets, food or drinks

Amenities

Luggage storage, restrooms

Address 

IKONO Barcelona is located on the third floor of the Arenas de Barcelona shopping center, in the Sants-Montjuïc district just west of the city center. You can get there using public transportation or taxis and rideshare services.

Driving

If you can, it’s best to avoid driving to IKONO Barcelona—there is no dedicated parking, and traffic in the city can be tricky to navigate. Opt for taxis instead.

Public transportation

Plaça d’Espanya, one of Barcelona’s major transit hubs, is located minutes from the museum. Use L1 or L3 of the Barcelona Metro, or numerous mainline or commuter train services.

Best times to visit

The museum is open from midmorning until evening, with extended opening hours on weekends. Arrive at least one hour before closing time.

Best days to visit

IKONO Barcelona is open every day of the week. Weekends and holidays are likely to be especially busy.

Best months to visit

IKONO Barcelona is open year-round. If you can, avoid the summer high season, which is a hot and crowded time to visit the city.