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Whether or not you're a fan of Cubism, everyone knows Picasso--and the Picasso Museum in Barcelona is an absolute must to understand the origins of this brilliant mind. There a handful of Picasso Museums around the world, but the one in Barcelona is worth a visit as this was not only the first museum dedicated to Picasso's work, but also the only one created while he was alive. The museum is sectioned off by eras of Picasso's life, starting with his early formal training under his father, Jose Ruiz, at age 7 and his earlier works when his family were his muses. I always knew Picasso was talented, but I had no idea just how truly multifaceted he was. Entry is by timed ticket, and can be reserved for free 4 days before your actual visit between certain hours. NOTE: If you need to use the bathroom, hold on to your ticket--you'll need to scan it for re-entry.
We really loved this Picasso museum - an extensive collection of the years Picasso spent in Barcelona from age 14 to 23, which were among the most formative of his life. It is the top collection of Picassos in his native Spain. Loved seeing his pottery, his incredible paintings when he was just 15 years old, and his interpretations of Las Meninas we saw in the Museo Picasso in Barcelona a couple days earlier. Note: reserve in advance, and make sure you book on the official website: https://museupicassobcn.cat/
How can you not give a lovely museum 5 stars? The building itself is really cool -- a series of connected medieval palaces with beautiful courtyards and stone details -- and the exhibits are genuinely interesting. You get to see Picasso's early works and sketches, which give great insight into his evolution as an artist, plus some of his famous Blue Period pieces and later reinterpretations of Velázquez's Las Meninas. I'll admit, I'm more the type who'd rather wander the streets of Barcelona than hang out in a museum, so I'm probably not the best art critic. But still -- it's Picasso! Totally worth a visit. And the best part? Afterward, I grabbed an amazing lunch of tapas and beers just around the corner. Perfect way to cap off the visit. 5 stars all around, lol.
Museu Picasso is a must-visit when visiting Barcelona. Though we had visited Malaga, Spain during our trip, the birthplace of Picasso, Museu Picasso houses thousands of art pieces, from rough drafts to finished work. The entrance is beautiful and open. There are many paths directing you to tickets, lockers, restrooms, and the gift shop. However, everything was fairly easy to find. After purchasing your tickets, you can pickup your headphones for a self-guided tour. The restrooms were very clean and the gift shop was bright with many Picasso-themed souvenirs. The museum is large and we never felt overcrowded. You can easily spend over three hours here if you're fully invested in art history and Picasso's work. My husband and I spent maybe an hour and a half to two hours total, especially admiring Picasso's Blue Period. Museu Picasso is truly a beautiful museum, is well maintained, and is fully of history. It's incredible seeing so much of one man's work from the early 1900s inside a modern day building.
Second rate collection of Picasso's works. No great profound pieces or renowned treasures. I would recommend going to a national gallery or museum over this; where they actually have more credible and interesting pieces. It's a very small museum as well. They're just using Picasso's name as a ploy to get people in.
Tickets vary by group, age, etc. a spectacular location in the city. Walking is the best option to access as there is no parking close by and the area is very pedestrianized. Crazy crowded at midday, it wasnt bad when we arrived that morning but by the time we exited the building it was ridiculous crowded. Okay exhibits. Not just Picasso's work. Very rare pieces that are only viewable at the museum. From his early career as a young man through the mid 1960s was on display the morning of my visit, with several of his "Blue" period pieces being shown. There were other non Picasso exhibitions going at the same time. If you are a Picasso fan this museum should be on your list, if you're an art enthusiast this museum should be on your list, if you are a historical architecture buff this museum should be on your list. The museum houses the largest collection of the artists ceramic and pottery works. I saw several ceramic pieces in the museum that I have never seen before. Along with some of his larger paintings. There are docents throughout the building and it encompasses multiple floors. One primary entrance that is controlled, once you purchase your tickets at the ticket office. You may acquire tickets online as well and avoid the line. However, we bought ours at the ticket office arpund 11am on a week day and there was no line or waiting and it only took a minute or two. The bulk of the exhibitions the morning of our visit were not Picasso. 4 Stars a solid art museum, though it does not house just Picassos work which is what I went for. 01071
Great display of one of the greats. Learned so much about Picasso and got to see way more of his art than I even knew existed. Definitely worth the walk through!
Exceptional museum with an outstanding amount of works from Picasso's early years and later in life. If you want to see his most famous pieces they are not here, however what is on exhibit is eye-opening as you witness his different phases as an artist. It is quite a path of exploration from 13 to approximately 80 years old. So many new facts were learned today!I've seen the museum in Paris and am so happy to have witnessed the entirety of Picasso's artistic periods. We used the recorded tour for $5 and it was well worth the listen. Time in the museum is approximately 2-hours. If you like museum gift shops this one is a doozy. There are vast amounts of Picasso merchandise for sale. If you are hungry a café is located next door and then you can shop for souvenirs. It's easy to grab a cab to and from the port terminal.
Great museum located in the Barcelona Gothic area. It houses Picasso's early and modern work. You can get free tickets a week in advance for slots after 7pm. The building itself is majestic and you can easily spend and hour or two here admiring amazing art. I highly recommend when you're visiting Barcelona.
As an art gallery of arguably one of history's most well known modern artist, it had more than enough copies of his work to digest Picasso's work from freehand sketches to actual paintings and pottery. Picasso is truly a fascinating artist who can take a group of diverse objects and re-present them in a series of disparate paintings. While I am in no way a professional critic of art, not even close; I still enjoyed and appreciated his genius and work. Situated in Barcelona, Spain the museum spreads his work out in a labyrinth of rooms. Audio guide devices and elevators are available. The museum is a must for anyone who holds a fascination for art.
I'm so glad I decided to venture to this side of town. I never would've made it to this corner if not for my visit to this museum. I prefer this type of collection. Small space, but with an amazing collection. My pre booked ticket was for late morning which I find is the sweet spot. Right before lunch is when the crowd gets bigger. Sure enough, there was way more people by the time I exited. There is a lot of stuff to see here. Different forms of art made by Picasso and some by other artists. I personally loved the stuff he made in his later years - the pottery. I walked around the area after exiting and ended up having lunch at Nonnas.
general entrance is about 15 euros and cheaper if booked online...came on a thursday between 7pm to 9pm which was free, but advanced booking is only allowed 4 days in advance...museum is another escape from the summer heat and way to cool off...endless collection of picasso masterpieces...if you love picasso, this is a must visit...
This museum is located n Gothic neighborhood. I didn't reserve the ticket in advance but to my surprise I could get it at the site easily. Well organized exhibit and not too crowded with tourists. Staff is helpful and friendly. You can take pictures.
5 days ago
We visit the museum in our trip celebrating our 30 years wedding anniversary. I was amazed at the vast collection of paints statues and different plates and jars... great experience read more
3 months ago
Picasso was born in Spain, and started his works of art here. Eventually he moved to the country next door, but first he spent some time right here in Barcelona. This museum has many rooms filled with countless art pieces from his beginning sketches, to giant wall sized paintings. There's even a video showcasing his costume designs for some ballets. The gift shop also has lots of great items. read more
11 months ago
Whether or not you're a fan of Cubism, everyone knows Picasso--and the Picasso Museum in Barcelona is an absolute must to understand the origins of this brilliant mind. There a handful of Picasso Museums around the world, but the one in Barcelona is worth a visit as this was not only the first museum dedicated to Picasso's work, but also the only one created while he was alive. The museum is sectioned off by eras of Picasso's life, starting with his early formal training under his father, Jose Ruiz, at age 7 and his earlier works when his family were his muses. I always knew Picasso was talented, but I had no idea just how truly multifaceted he was. Entry is by timed ticket, and can be reserved for free 4 days before your actual visit between certain hours. NOTE: If you need to use the bathroom, hold on to your ticket--you'll need to scan it for re-entry. read more
We really loved this Picasso museum - an extensive collection of the years Picasso spent in Barcelona from age 14 to 23, which were among the most formative of his life. It is the top collection of Picassos in his native Spain. Loved seeing his pottery, his incredible paintings when he was just 15 years old, and his interpretations of Las Meninas we saw in the Museo Picasso in Barcelona a couple days earlier. Note: reserve in advance, and make sure you book on the official website: https://museupicassobcn.cat/ read more
10 months ago
How can you not give a lovely museum 5 stars? The building itself is really cool -- a series of connected medieval palaces with beautiful courtyards and stone details -- and the exhibits are genuinely interesting. You get to see Picasso's early works and sketches, which give great insight into his evolution as an artist, plus some of his famous Blue Period pieces and later reinterpretations of Velázquez's Las Meninas. I'll admit, I'm more the type who'd rather wander the streets of Barcelona than hang out in a museum, so I'm probably not the best art critic. But still -- it's Picasso! Totally worth a visit. And the best part? Afterward, I grabbed an amazing lunch of tapas and beers just around the corner. Perfect way to cap off the visit. 5 stars all around, lol. read more
Museu Picasso is a must-visit when visiting Barcelona. Though we had visited Malaga, Spain during our trip, the birthplace of Picasso, Museu Picasso houses thousands of art pieces, from rough drafts to finished work. The entrance is beautiful and open. There are many paths directing you to tickets, lockers, restrooms, and the gift shop. However, everything was fairly easy to find. After purchasing your tickets, you can pickup your headphones for a self-guided tour. The restrooms were very clean and the gift shop was bright with many Picasso-themed souvenirs. The museum is large and we never felt overcrowded. You can easily spend over three hours here if you're fully invested in art history and Picasso's work. My husband and I spent maybe an hour and a half to two hours total, especially admiring Picasso's Blue Period. Museu Picasso is truly a beautiful museum, is well maintained, and is fully of history. It's incredible seeing so much of one man's work from the early 1900s inside a modern day building. read more
Second rate collection of Picasso's works. No great profound pieces or renowned treasures. I would recommend going to a national gallery or museum over this; where they actually have more credible and interesting pieces. It's a very small museum as well. They're just using Picasso's name as a ploy to get people in. read more
Tickets vary by group, age, etc. a spectacular location in the city. Walking is the best option to access as there is no parking close by and the area is very pedestrianized. Crazy crowded at midday, it wasnt bad when we arrived that morning but by the time we exited the building it was ridiculous crowded. Okay exhibits. Not just Picasso's work. Very rare pieces that are only viewable at the museum. From his early career as a young man through the mid 1960s was on display the morning of my visit, with several of his "Blue" period pieces being shown. There were other non Picasso exhibitions going at the same time. If you are a Picasso fan this museum should be on your list, if you're an art enthusiast this museum should be on your list, if you are a historical architecture buff this museum should be on your list. The museum houses the largest collection of the artists ceramic and pottery works. I saw several ceramic pieces in the museum that I have never seen before. Along with some of his larger paintings. There are docents throughout the building and it encompasses multiple floors. One primary entrance that is controlled, once you purchase your tickets at the ticket office. You may acquire tickets online as well and avoid the line. However, we bought ours at the ticket office arpund 11am on a week day and there was no line or waiting and it only took a minute or two. The bulk of the exhibitions the morning of our visit were not Picasso. 4 Stars a solid art museum, though it does not house just Picassos work which is what I went for. 01071 read more
1 month ago
Exceptional museum with an outstanding amount of works from Picasso's early years and later in life. If you want to see his most famous pieces they are not here, however what is on exhibit is eye-opening as you witness his different phases as an artist. It is quite a path of exploration from 13 to approximately 80 years old. So many new facts were learned today!I've seen the museum in Paris and am so happy to have witnessed the entirety of Picasso's artistic periods. We used the recorded tour for $5 and it was well worth the listen. Time in the museum is approximately 2-hours. If you like museum gift shops this one is a doozy. There are vast amounts of Picasso merchandise for sale. If you are hungry a café is located next door and then you can shop for souvenirs. It's easy to grab a cab to and from the port terminal. read more
Great museum located in the Barcelona Gothic area. It houses Picasso's early and modern work. You can get free tickets a week in advance for slots after 7pm. The building itself is majestic and you can easily spend and hour or two here admiring amazing art. I highly recommend when you're visiting Barcelona. read more
5 months ago
10 months ago
As an art gallery of arguably one of history's most well known modern artist, it had more than enough copies of his work to digest Picasso's work from freehand sketches to actual paintings and pottery. Picasso is truly a fascinating artist who can take a group of diverse objects and re-present them in a series of disparate paintings. While I am in no way a professional critic of art, not even close; I still enjoyed and appreciated his genius and work. Situated in Barcelona, Spain the museum spreads his work out in a labyrinth of rooms. Audio guide devices and elevators are available. The museum is a must for anyone who holds a fascination for art. read more
I'm so glad I decided to venture to this side of town. I never would've made it to this corner if not for my visit to this museum. I prefer this type of collection. Small space, but with an amazing collection. My pre booked ticket was for late morning which I find is the sweet spot. Right before lunch is when the crowd gets bigger. Sure enough, there was way more people by the time I exited. There is a lot of stuff to see here. Different forms of art made by Picasso and some by other artists. I personally loved the stuff he made in his later years - the pottery. I walked around the area after exiting and ended up having lunch at Nonnas. read more
general entrance is about 15 euros and cheaper if booked online...came on a thursday between 7pm to 9pm which was free, but advanced booking is only allowed 4 days in advance...museum is another escape from the summer heat and way to cool off...endless collection of picasso masterpieces...if you love picasso, this is a must visit... read more
This museum is located n Gothic neighborhood. I didn't reserve the ticket in advance but to my surprise I could get it at the site easily. Well organized exhibit and not too crowded with tourists. Staff is helpful and friendly. You can take pictures. read more
2 years ago
We booked our ticket when we got to the museum, used our credit card as it did not take cash/efectivo. Pretty comprehensive art collection as the Haus of Picasso. Big tourist spot, with lots of kids with no art exhibit etiquette.. getting shushed by the staff. There are some hidden gem spots in the museum that are less busy. Very good gift shop! read more
2 years ago
As I took art all through school and learned a lot about Pablo Picasso and his different stages, I was so excited to see many of his pieces all in one place and see his earlier works of art too. Such a cool place if you appreciate art, this is a must! read more
3 months ago
3 years ago
The Picasso Museum was not at all what I expected, in a good way! I get to see a lot of Picasso's work living in Philadelphia as quite a few of his pieces are on display at the Barnes and the Philadelphia museum of art. However, honestly those collections are quite focused and do not tell me much about the man himself. I loved how the Picasso Museum walked you through his life and influences. You'll see more than just his most googled works. You'll see how things started, sketches from art school, and even his pottery! While I cannot remember the exact amount, admission was fairly priced. I'd plan to spend at least a hour, maybe an hour and a half, in the museum. They have a few videos around the museum mixed in with all the art to provide context and background. Enjoy! read more
If you're a fan of Picasso and you follow his work, then you will definitely be intrigued by his works of art here. I'm not a huge fan or follower of Picasso's artwork, but visiting this museum is rated as one of the top attractions in Barcelona. So of course, I wanted to check it out for myself. I really wanted to do a guided tour, but they sell out months in advance. Unfortunately, I didn't know this ahead of time. Luckily I was able to snag an admission ticket about 6 weeks in advance as these often sell out quickly as well. I didn't do a lot of research before my visit, but this museum focuses primarily on Picasso's early works of art. One of the first rooms that you'll see features a large wall that's full of hundreds of Picasso's rough sketches. I mean, the man was clearly talented. As you continue through the museum, the sketches progress to some of his earliest oil paintings, sculptures, and pottery work. While I did find many of these pieces to be interesting, I was a bit underwhelmed as a whole. Again, I'm not an avid follower of Picasso, but I guess I was expecting to see some of his more popular art pieces. I also feel like some background information on the pieces would have been extremely helpful for me, so I really missed out by not being able to book a guided tour. Nevertheless, his artwork is still pretty amazing to see up close and personal. Not sure if I'd come back again since I felt like I got as much as I could out of the exhibits. However, I do feel like a tour is essential to establish some kind of connection to the art. This is especially true if you don't already follow his work. I'd encourage anyone who is looking to visit the Picasso Museum to purchase your tickets early and too book your tours a few months in advance. read more
Beautiful setting for an art museum right in the Gothic Quarter and incredible gems of rooms that are beautiful within. We paid for the audio tour in advance and booked our trip to this museum just 1 days in advance, they have entry every half hour until 7:30pm and the museum closes at 10pm. Checking in was confusing as the entrance is near a staircase to start the tour, but if you have the audio or in person tour you have to go by the information desk on the other side of the property to get your materials and staff checking you in barely looks at your ticket much less told us where to go for those thigns. A nice security guard answered our question with that and we had to go back to get our materials and when trying to check back in not even 5 minutes later our tickets wouldn't work because we had already checked in and somehow they didn't remember Just seeing us and started to make a fuss until we got the security guard again. The emails you receive from the museum do not cover any of this information like most places in Spain. We had plenty of time with the audio tour. There is staff in almost every room, but they weren't helping with keeping people and children at a respectful talking level or telling them to go to shared areas to visit with one another and every piece is behind glass so it's not like anyone was going to touch and ruin the paintings so I'm not sure what they are in each room for. The collection itself and the audio tour were spectacular though! Lots of opportunities for sitting and taking in the art, as well as rooms and areas dedicated to resting from standing and looking at art or keeping people busy with books on Picasso works. read more
2 years ago
We enjoyed getting to see such a variety of Picasso's work! We spent about an hour to an hour and a half here. Just a heads up, they don't allow water bottles of any kind. If you bring a reusable water bottle, they'll make you check it into the free lockers before you can enter the museum. read more
4 years ago
A terrific day in a small Musee dedicated to Picasso. A different time era dedicated to his daughter and son and his last wife. Very casual. We spent the most $$ in this gift shop in a month In France. Worth it! read more
Busy museum we purchased timed tickets in advance at 13 euros each. Reduced to 7euros for students, seniors, those on public assistance & Barcelona public library cardholders. The extensive shop was filled with books, clothing, childrens items, art items & kitchen wares. This is the worlds largest Picasso museum with 9 yrs full of Picasso's sketchbooks and 4251 of his works. It is housed in 5 adjoining medieval palaces in the Old City. It opened to the public in 1963,becoming the first museum dedicated to Picasso's work and the only one created during his lifetime. More than half of his collection is visible on the museums website. Highlights of the collection include his first major works, The First Communion (1896), and Science and Charity (1897). The Museu Picasso reveals Picasso's relationship with the city of Barcelona, that was shaped in his youth, adolescence, until his death. The permanent collection is organized into 3 sections: painting & drawing, engraving, and ceramics. The collection is organized into areas that include his early years (Málaga, Corunna & Barcelona, 1890-97), his training period (Barcelona, Horta de San Juan & Madrid, 1897-1901), the Blue Period (1901-04), Picasso's works in Barcelona. read more
During my first visit to Barcelona, this was the final attraction I visited on my last day there. As the name states, this museum is dedicated to the works of Pablo Picasso. However, a visitor has to keep in mind that this collection is mainly the works of a young Picasso (before 1917). His most famous art is already on display at other museums around the world. The museum itself is not that big, but the admission price was cheap. This museum is not a must see, but is still a decent way to pass some time if you have a long vacation in Barcelona. read more
1 year ago
I am not a lover of art museums, but I felt obligated to visit the Museu Picasso. The regular ticket price is 13€, and the reduced ticket for 18-25 and students is 7€, which is very reasonable. The other reviews say they reserved online in advance, but I had no trouble buying tickets in person, and there was barely a line. The museum is small, and I could've breezed through in 30 minutes, but I made myself take in the artwork and try to derive some wisdom. Thus, I spent a whopping 50 minutes in the museum. It was cool seeing Picasso's early works, and I'm glad I went. It is disappointing that Picasso's most famous works are not located in the Picasso Museum. read more
It was alright. You see a lot of artwork and more information about the artist himself. Admission is 15 euros but you can save one euro if you buy online. It was a good size museum and quite a bit of tourists. I recommend going if you are truly interested. We decided to go spontaneously. read more
i loved this museum! it focuses mainly on Picasso's earlier works, and depicts his transitions from one style of art, to the next. I enjoyed how it was organized, and how much there was to see. decent amount of people, but wasn't terribly crowded. read more
11 months ago
Recently had the pleasure of visiting this museum in Barcelona, the experience was extraordinary! I purchased our tickets online for about 14€ each. We had to select an entry time and our tickets included access to an extra exhibition too. At the time the exhibition showcased was from Carmen Calvo, featuring mixed media artwork, dolls, masks, and a really intriguing closed room with peepholes. I'm all for unconventional and even provocative art, but I found this exhibition a bit unsettling, particularly due to its inclusion of inappropriate images of nude children. The rest of the museum actually dedicated to Picasso's work was fantastic! Such a fun educational and cultural experience for individuals of all ages! I would recommend spending the extra money on audio guides for further insight into the artwork. While I still enjoyed the experience, I wish I had taken advantage of the option for audio guides to further enhance my understanding. The museum's chronological arrangement took us on a journey through the stages of Picasso's career, allowing us to see his progression as an artist and different stylistic phases. Left with a profound appreciation for Picasso's contribution to the art world. Also loved the gift shop, and couldn't help but purchase too many beautiful bookmarks and postcards. Definitely a must-visit for art enthusiasts and history buffs! read more
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