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PICASSO

It is one of the main museums in Catalonia.

Because it has one of the most significant and priceless collections in the world devoted to the work of the brilliant artist from Malaga, the Picasso Museum in Barcelona is a must-visit location for art enthusiasts. Everything you need to know to visit a museum will be covered in this article, from admission costs and hours of operation to the must-see artwork.

How to get to the Picasso Museum

The Picasso Museum is situated on Carrer Montcada in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, a very accessible and strategic location. From the Barcelona Cathedral and Plaça Catalunya, among other locations, you can walk there. Use metro lines L4 or L3 and stop at Jaume I or Liceu, respectively, if you’d rather utilize public transportation. Numerous bus lines also go through the region.

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Prices and timetables

The Picasso Museum’s admission fees vary based on your age and the activities you choose. The ticket for under-18s, students, and seniors is €7 as opposed to the general fee of €12. Under-12s are admitted free of charge. Before scheduling your visit, find out whether there are any discounts available for groups and guided excursions.

The museum is open every day from Tuesday through Sunday from 9.00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The museum is closed on Mondays.

Picasso museum, Barcelona museum — Detail Pablo Picasso picture

Barcelona museum, Picasso museum. — Ninot Picasso

Featured collections and works

There are more than 4,000 pieces by the artist in the collection of the Picasso Museum in Barcelona, which is grouped into several time periods and artistic movements. Several of the museum’s most significant holdings include:

Formative Period: This collection includes works by Picasso from his childhood to his move to Paris in 1900.
Blue Period: This collection includes works by Picasso after the death of his friend Carlos Casagemas, which sent him into a depression and into a sadder, somber era of art.
Pink Period: This collection includes works by Picasso after he met his future wife, Olga Khokhlova, who led him to a more cheerful and colorful style.
Cubism: This collection includes works by Picasso and Georges Braque, who were the founders of Cubism.