Special Free Museum Days in Barcelona : When & Where to Go for €0
Many top Barcelona museums offer free entry on specific days/hours (often the first Sunday and certain city festivals). Some require advance booking even when free. Below is an updated, verified list for 2025 so you can plan smart and save.
Great to know (and bookmark):
Common free windows:first Sunday of the month; Saturdays after 15:00/16:00 at some museums; and special open-door days like Santa Eulàlia (Feb 12), International Museum Day (May 18), and La Mercè (Sept 24).
Capacity is limited→ several museums now request free advance tickets even on open days.
Quick list: who’s free and when
Museu Picasso (El Born)
Free:
Thursday late afternoon/evening (museum-managed free window; check the current slot).
First Sunday of the month (9:00–19:00).
Key open days (e.g., International Museum Day; Night of Museums).
Tip: Free periods can vary by season and require booking when offered. Confirm times before you go.
MACBA – Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona (El Raval)
Free: Every Saturday from 16:00 (with prior booking); also on open-door days such as Feb 12 (Santa Eulàlia) ,International Museum Day / Night of Museums (May), Món Llibre, Sept 24 (La Mercè).
Note: Book your free slot online.
MNAC – Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya (Montjuïc)
Free: Saturdays after 15:00, first Sunday of each month, and open-door days(e.g.,May 18,Sept 11).Advance (free) reservation is requested to manage capacity.
CCCB – Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona (Raval)
Free: Sundays 15:00–20:00 (limited capacity; reserve online). Also free onInternational Museum Day, Night of Museums, Santa Eulàlia, La Mercè.
Parc Güell (Gràcia/La Salut)
Tourist access is ticketed.
Free access is for Barcelona residents (including Gaudir Més members) at any time within opening hours; plus resident-only time bands (Bon dia 7:00–9:30;Bon vespre 20:00–22:00). Non-residents must buy a ticket.
MUHBA- Museu d’Història de Barcelona (multiple sites)
Free: frequently Sundays from 15:00 and first Sundays(varies by site). Double-check the specific venue page and book when required. (Use the city’s “free Sundays” rule of thumb.)
Museu Marítim (Drassanes)
Free: Sundays from 15:00 and on specific city open days such as May 18 and Sept 24 (La Mercè).
Jardí Botànic de Barcelona (Montjuïc)
Free: Sundays from 15:00 and first Sundays; check the official site for any seasonal changes.
Museu de la Música (Eixample)
Free: typically Sundays from 15:00 and first Sundays, plus cultural dates (e.g.,June 21 – Fête de la Musique). Verify and reserve if needed.
Museu de Ciències Naturals de Barcelona (Fòrum)
Free: first Sunday all day,every Sunday from 15:00, plus city open days.
