Under-16s go free
Price:
Adults €12
Best for:
Ages 5+
Duration:
1–2 hours
Weather:
Mostly indoors
📍 Area:
Montjuïc · Map →
Quick Family Facts
Best for: Ages 5+
Pushchairs: Yes, with lifts
Children: Under-16s go free
Free entry: Saturdays from 3pm and the first Sunday of the month; book online first
Nearby: Magic Fountain, CaixaForum, Poble Espanyol
Huge, colourful paintings taken from old mountain churches. Animals, angels and wide-eyed figures fill the Romanesque murals.
The rooftop terraces look out over the whole city, all the way to the sea.
A vast domed hall occupies the centre of the palace.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do children need tickets?
Under-16s go free with a paying adult. On the free days, everyone needs a free ticket booked online in advance.
When is MNAC free?
Every Saturday from 3pm and on the first Sunday of the month. Book your free tickets online before you go.
What are the opening hours?
Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 6pm (October to April) or 8pm (May to September). Sundays and public holidays, 10am to 3pm. Closed on Mondays.
Is MNAC good for young children?
Yes, if you keep it short. Pick a few rooms, play spot-the-animal in the old church paintings, then finish on the rooftop.
Can we take a pushchair?
Yes, the museum has lifts. From Plaça d’Espanya there are outdoor escalators most of the way up the hill.
How do we get there?
Take the metro to Espanya (L1 or L3), walk past the Magic Fountain and take the escalators up to the palace. Bus 150 also stops nearby.
Ready to visit?
MNAC National Art Museum
Adults €12
Under-16s go free. Free for everyone on Saturdays from 3pm and on the first Sunday of the month. Book online first.
Prices checked October 2026.
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