Museu del Modernisme Català, Barcelona
Facts and practical information
The Museum of Catalan Modernism is a museum opened in 2010 and dedicated entirely to Catalan modernism. It occupies a thousand square meters divided into two floors of a modernist building by the architect Enric Sagnier in carrer de Balmes 48, Barcelona, between Diputació and Consell de Cent. It shows 350 works, including paintings, sculptures, furniture and stained-glass windows, by 42 artists representative of this artistic movement. Most of the works come from the private collection of the Pinós-Guirao family, and many are unpublished, including pieces by Antoni Gaudí, Joaquim Mir, Hermen Anglada Camarasa, Ramon Casas and Santiago Rusiñol. It is the first museum of Catalan modernism open to the public.
It is a museum with many unpublished works by artists who coexisted with modernism. The promoters of the museum are the couple of collectors and antique dealers Fernando Pinós and María Guirao, from the Gothsland gallery in Barcelona. It is a private initiative that comes from work done for forty years.
Museu del Modernisme Català – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Casa Milà, Casa Batlló, Passeig de Gràcia, Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Museu del Modernisme Català open?
- Monday 10:30 am - 2 pm & 4 pm - 7 pm
- Tuesday 10:30 am - 2 pm & 4 pm - 7 pm
- Wednesday 10:30 am - 2 pm & 4 pm - 7 pm
- Thursday 10:30 am - 2 pm & 4 pm - 7 pm
- Friday 10:30 am - 2 pm & 4 pm - 7 pm
- Saturday closed
- Sunday closed
Which popular attractions are close to Museu del Modernisme Català?
How to get to Museu del Modernisme Català by public transport?
Bus
- Balmes - Aragó • Lines: 63, 67, 7, N5, N7, V15 (2 min walk)
- Balmes - Gran Via • Lines: 63, 67, N5, N7, V15 (3 min walk)
Metro
- Passeig de Gràcia • Lines: L2, L3, L4 (6 min walk)
- Universitat • Lines: L1, L2 (7 min walk)
Train
- Barcelona - Plaça Catalunya (9 min walk)
- Barcelona - Passeig de Gràcia (9 min walk)
Tram
- Francesc Macià • Lines: T1, T2, T3 (28 min walk)
Ferry
- Puerto de Barcelona (33 min walk)
- Barcelona (35 min walk)