Tickets for MACBA
Boggle your mind at the best contemporary art museum in Spain
- Explore Barcelona's best contemporary arts museum - a perfect respite from the heat
- See the permanent and temporary collections and around 5,000 works from the mid-20th century onwards
- Grab some presents at the huge bookshop, known for its fun and quirky gifts designed by artists

Less an exhibition and more of a long-term artistic project, Enthusiasm. Challenge and Obstinacy takes a refreshingly optimistic look at the contemporary experience, with engaging works by the likes of Ignasi Aballí, Vito Acconci, Maja Bajevic and Esther Ferrer that celebrate the creative potential of 'enthusiasm' in all its guises.

This exhibition looks both inward and outward, asking how artists engage with the 'surface' throughout history. Beginning by scratching the surface of pictures, the MACBA takes the visitor on a journey through the possibilities and constraints of artistic forms, with dozens of works from the likes of Jean Dubuffet, Lucio Fontana, Dieter Roth and Antoni Tàpies.

Barcelona-born Jaume Plesna is predominantly a sculptor, although his work often crosses multimedia boundaries to incorporate aspects of literature, film and music. 20 years since his last exhibition in his home city, the MACBA presents a stunning retrospective of the Barcelona-born sculptor's life and work.
If being confused by crazy art is your thing, you'll be comfortable in the mind-boggling MACBA. Head into Barcelona's huge contemporary arts museum and let your imagination unscramble both the permanent and temporary collections.
Art is a serious business at the mammoth MACBA, the big boss of Barcelona's contemporary arts scene. The permanent collection at MACBA boasts around 5,000 works from the mid-20th century onwards, across three periods - the 40s - 60s, 60s - 70s, and contemporary.
It's minimalistic and cool (seriously! They know how to pump the AC) and packed with amazing art in all forms. Skip the line and spend those extra hours soaking up art in air-conditioned comfort!
- Permanent collection
- Temporary exhibitions
Cancellations are possible up to 24 hours before your visit date.
Getting There
- Metro: L1 or L2 to Universitat and L3 to Catalunya or Liceu
- Bus: All lines to Catalunya or Liceu
- Bicing (urban cycling service in Barcelona): Station 059, Plaça dels Àngels
- FGC: All lines (Catalunya)
- RENFE (train): Plaça Catalunya
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das museum ist architektonisch sehr schön die kunst darin ist mir zum teil zu kunstig.
Par contre je croyais voir Basquiat et ce ne fut pas le cas, dommage