Joan Miró Museum (Fundació Joan Miró)

The Basics

This Barcelona museum is home to a collection of more than 14,000 pieces by Miró—one of the most comprehensive collections of his art in the world covering several mediums and all stages of the artist’s career. Spend more time enjoying the collection and less time queuing up with a skip-the-line entrance ticket, or opt for the Barcelona Museum Pass for entrance into six of Barcelona’s most popular museums, including the Picasso Museum and the National Art Museum of Catalonia. Entrance to the Miró Museum is also included on the Barcelona Card and the complex is a stop on a hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour.

Things to Know Before You Go

• The Joan Miró Museum is a must-visit for art lovers and architecture buffs.

• Free Wi-Fi is available to visitors throughout the museum.

• The museum is wheelchair accessible, as is public transportation to and from the museum site.

How to Get There

The Joan Miró Museum is well connected by public transportation. Take bus 55 or 150 to Parc de Montjuïc or ride the Montjuïc Funicular from the Parallel metro station. There is no parking available at the museum.

When to Get There

The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday and is closed on Mondays and public holidays. There are free guided tours of the collection in English each Thursday afternoon.

Espai 13

To further promote his belief that art should not be categorized or restricted, Miró dedicated his pieces to the Fundació to be displayed only under the condition that a space be reserved to exhibit the works of emerging artists. In keeping their word, the Fundació created Espai 13, which holds exhibits of upcoming contemporary artists.

Ways to explore

Spend more time enjoying the collection and less time lining up with a skip-the-line admission ticket for the Joan Miró Museum; a must during the busy summer season. Private tours of the museum also provide more context than the small information panels can. You can opt for the Articket BCN (formerly the Barcelona Museum Pass) to save on entry to six of Barcelona’s most popular museums, including the Picasso Museum (Museu Picasso) and the National Art Museum of Catalonia (Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya). Entry to the Joan Miró Museum is also included with the Barcelona Card.

Accessibility

Thanks to ramps, most of the museum is accessible, though wheelchair users may need assistance in areas such as the auditorium. Wheelchairs are available for loan, and there are accessible restrooms. Service animals are welcome.

Age limits

None; children under 14 accompanied by an adult get free entry.

What to pack

Exhibits spill out into the trails of Parc de Montjuïc, so bring sun protection and a bottle of water to explore outside.

What to wear

Wear comfortable shoes, as you’re sure to ramp up the step count at this sprawling collection.

Not allowed

Flash photography, large luggage, food and drink in galleries

Amenities

Library, restaurant, bookshop, bar, restaurant, Wi-Fi, restrooms

Address

Thanks to its prime location in Parc de Montjuïc, the Joan Miró Museum is a convenient attraction to combine with the 17th-century Montjuïc Castle (Castell de Montjuïc) perched on a mountain overlooking the city.

Driving

Driving in Barcelona is typically not recommended: traffic can be heavy and parking expensive. Opt for public transport, book a rideshare, or hail a taxi, if you can.

Public transportation

The Joan Miró Museum is well-connected by public transportation. Take bus 55 or 150 to Parc de Montjuïc or ride the Montjuïc Funicular from Paral·lel metro station.

Best times to visit

The museum opens at 10am year-round, and closes at either 7pm or 8pm, depending on the day and the season. The last entry to the museum is 30 minutes before closing, but most people spend around 1.5 hours, so arrive well before then.

Best days to visit

Like most Barcelona museums, the Joan Miró Museum is closed on Mondays. It closes a little earlier on Sunday.

Best months to visit

During the winter months from November through March, the Joan Miró Museum operates slightly shorter opening hours, but it is the perfect place to spend a rainy afternoon.

Special events

Designed for art lovers, Festival Art Nou focuses on emerging artists and takes place across the city from June through September.