Discover the artistic genius of Joan Miró at the Fundació Joan Miró, one of Barcelona’s most treasured cultural landmarks. Born and raised in Barcelona, Joan Miró is a towering figure in 20th-century art, known for his bold use of color, surreal forms, and a deep connection to Catalan culture.
Entry tickets for the Fundació are temporarily unavailable. These are the best alternative ways to get in:
🎫 Barcelona Card: Public Transport + 40 Attractions
The Barcelona Card is the city’s own sightseeing pass. It covers your entry to around twenty museums, including the Fundació and MNAC, and while the card is valid you also travel free on the metro and buses. You book it online and get a voucher, which you exchange for the actual card at the airport or at one of the tourist offices in town.
🖼️ Barcelona Museum Pass – Articket: Skip The Line
The Museum Pass, or Articket, gets you into six of the city’s main art museums. The Fundació and MNAC are both on it, along with the Picasso collection, MACBA, the Tàpies foundation and the CCCB. You get one visit to each and a full year to use them.
🗣️ Fundació Joan Miró: Guided Tour in Chinese, Japanese or Korean
Your guide takes you round the Tapestry of the Fundació, the Burnt Canvases and the Morning Star, explaining the symbolic language Miró built out of stones, birds and stars. The tour lasts an hour and your entry to the museum is included. You choose the language when you book, and the guide speaks Japanese, Korean, or Chinese.
Benefits
Tickets & Prices
Three tickets will get you in at the moment:
- Barcelona Card. This one covers your entry here and at around twenty other museums, and you travel free on the metro and buses while it lasts.
- Barcelona Museum Pass. Six art museums including the Fundació and MNAC, and you get a full year to work through them.
- Guided tour in Chinese, Japanese or Korean. You walk the collection with a live guide for an hour, in a group of less than twenty-five people.
If you just want the museum and nothing else you’re a bit stuck for now, though the full list of ticket options is worth a glance in case something has come back on sale. Both passes arrive as a voucher that you exchange for the real thing before you can use it, and the tour starts at set times through the day rather than letting you walk in whenever you like.
MNAC, Catalonia’s national art museum, is on the same hill, which is why you so often see the two sold together on one ticket. The Montjuïc Cable Car is a separate thing again, a short ride that carries you from the park up to the castle at the top.
Opening Hours
| Period | Days | Opening Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (1 Nov – 31 Mar) | Tuesday – Sunday | 10:00 – 19:00 |
| Monday | Closed | |
| Summer (1 Apr – 31 Oct) | Tuesday – Saturday | 10:00 – 20:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 – 19:00 | |
| Monday | Closed |
Important Notes:
- The museum opens on select Mondays throughout the year: 8 December 2025, and 6 April, 18 May, 25 May, 12 October, and 28 December 2026.
- Last admission 30 minutes before closing time.
Special Offer: The Barcelona Museum Pass
If you’re planning to visit multiple museums in Barcelona, the Barcelona Museum Pass offers skip-the-line access to six of the city’s top museums, including MNAC. Special discounts are available.
What to See & Do
The Joan Miró Museum is a vibrant hub for modern art in Barcelona, offering much to see and experience:
Current Exhibitions
From 9 October you’ll find Charlotte Perriand. Free to Rethink the World in the main exhibition rooms, the first show in Spain devoted to the designer, and it runs until 28 February 2027. Until then there are three smaller shows to see: Le gros orteil in the archive, Ghislaine Leung’s Maintenance in Espai 13, which is the Fundació’s contemporary space, and Camilla Wills’s Divided in the foyer.
Permanent Exhibitions
Discover nearly 15,000 pieces of Miró’s work, including over 8,000 drawings, 217 paintings, 178 sculptures, and numerous textiles and ceramics. The museum also features temporary exhibitions of contemporary artists, keeping Miró’s innovative spirit alive.
Workshops and Interactive Exhibits
Engage with the art through a variety of workshops and interactive exhibits designed to educate and inspire visitors of all ages. These activities offer a unique opportunity to delve deeper into the world of Joan Miró and his artistic process.
The Joan Miró Archive
Explore a vast collection of documents related to Miró’s life and work, including critical essays, reviews, and studies on his influence on modern art. This archive is a treasure trove for anyone interested in learning more about one of the 20th century’s most important artists.
Pictures
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catalby/DepositphotosHistory
1968
Miró has the idea to create a space for art and young artists.
1975
The museum opens in Montjuïc, designed by his friend, architect Josep Lluís Sert.
1986
A new part is added, with a library and auditorium.
2007
The Joan Miró Prize is created to celebrate great contemporary artists.
Present day
The museum welcomes visitors from around the world, sharing Miró’s work and new exhibitions all year round.
Map & Address (Location)
Joan Miro Museum
Parc de Montjuïc, s/n, Sants-Montjuïc, 08038 Barcelona, Spain · Google Maps
How to get there
The Joan Miró Foundation sits on Montjuïc hill, accessible by multiple transport options.
FAQs
Is the Fundació Joan Miró worth visiting?
Yes. The collection spans Miró’s paintings, sculptures, and textiles across his career, set in a Rationalist building with a rooftop sculpture terrace over the city. Around 1.5 to 2 hours covers it.
How do I get to the Fundació Joan Miró?
It sits on Montjuïc. Take metro L1 or L3 to Espanya, then the funicular or the 150 bus up the hill. Poble Espanyol is a short walk away and the Montjuïc Cable Car runs from the park up to the castle.
Is entry to the Fundació Joan Miró free?
It’s a paid ticket, though under-15s go free with an adult and the Espai 13 contemporary space is free to enter. It’s also free with the Barcelona Card.
Do I need to book Fundació Joan Miró tickets in advance?
A timed slot booked online gets you past the ticket queue. Guided tours have set start times, so you choose a slot when you book rather than on the day.