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Ever wished you could explore Barcelona’s many museums without having to pay the entrance fee? Well the good news is you can. Many of Barcelona’s best museums are free all day on the first Sunday of the month, as well as in the afternoons on most other Sundays. Read on to discover how to navigate your way around the city’s museums on a budget.

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Sunday Afternoons + First Sunday Of Every Month

This is the easiest way to explore Barcelona’s museums without needing to afford the entrance fee. Many of Barcelona’s most iconic museums offer free access to visitors every Sunday of the month from 3pm until close, as well as all day every first Sunday of the month. Each museum will list on their own website what the exact opening hours and terms of access are but here is a list of some of the most popular institutions that take part:
The Born Cultural Centre:

When? Sundays from 3pm – 8pm | Every first Sunday of the month 10am – 8pm

Where? Map
The Design Museum:

When? Sundays from 3pm – 8pm | Every first Sunday of the month 10am – 8pm

Where? Map
The Maritime Museum:

When? Sundays from 3pm – 8pm | Every first Sunday of the month 10am – 8pm

Where? Map
Montjuïc Castle:

When? Nov-March Sundays from 3pm – 6pm | Every first Sunday of the month 10am – 6pm

April-Oct Sundays from 3pm – 8pm | Every first Sunday of the month 10am – 8pm

Where? Map
The Centre for Contemporary Culture (CCCB):

When? Sundays from 3pm – 8pm

Where? Map
The Picasso Museum:

When? Sundays from 3pm – 7pm | Every first Sunday of the month 9am – 7pm

Where? Map
The History Museum:

When? See website for details of times for each site.

Where? Map
The Music Museum:

When? Sundays from 3pm – 8pm | Every first Sunday of the month 10am – 8pm

Where? Map
The Natural Science Museum: Museu Blau:

When? Sundays from 3pm – 8pm | Every first Sunday of the month 10am – 8pm

Where? Map
The Natural Science Museum: The Botanical Garden:

When? Oct-March Sundays from 3pm – 5pm | | Every first Sunday of the month 10am – 5pm

April – Sept Sundays from 3pm – 7pm | | Every first Sunday of the month 10am – 7pm

Where? Map
The Royal Monastery of Santa Maria de Pedralbes:

When? Oct-March Sundays from 3pm – 5pm | Every first Sunday of the month 10am – 5pm

April-Sept Sundays from 3pm – 8pm | Every first Sunday of the month 10am – 8pm

Where? Map
The Museum for World Cultures:

When? Sundays from 3pm – 8pm | Every first Sunday of the month 10am – 8pm

Where? Map

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