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Why You Need to Visit the Museu Picasso

Barcelona’s rich history and vibrant culture can be clearly seen throughout their numerous museums and art galleries scattered throughout the city.  These establishments are brimming with incredible works and pieces of countless, talented artists that have influenced this exotic city throughout the years.  One of the most outstanding attractions in Barcelona is the Museu Picasso, an institution dedicated to honoring the many masterpieces of the Spanish-born Pablo Picasso.  A brilliant individual who contributed greatly to the art realm with his unique ideas and styles, Picasso was known as one of most impressive artists of the 20th century, best known for his introduction of cubism   Here at the Picasso museum, you can admire 4,251 of his works, as well as pieces from other key artists from this time period.  Discover what there is to do at this museum and start making your plans to visit today!  

3 Things to Do at the Museu Picasso

  1. Explore the Museum

The Museu Picasso is comprised of five different buildings, each reflecting the classic Catalan civic Gothic style; they are all townhouses located on the Carrer de Montcada.  You can take guided tours of these buildings to get more insight into the life of Pablo Picasso, or get an audio guide so you can tour this amazing attraction at your own pace.  Their hours are 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday; they stay open late until 9:30 p.m. on Thursdays and are closed on Mondays.  You can purchase your Museu Picasso tickets online for your convenience.  

  1. See the Many Exhibits & Collections

Established in the 1980s by Picasso’s friend and secretary, Jaume Sabartés, the Museu Picasso is now home to several large, permanent collections, in addition to the many rotating exhibits they host.  These exhibits usually include a particular grouping of paintings or works with shared or similar characteristics.  The works displayed here are mostly from Picasso’s formative years, but there are also pieces highlighting his earliest creations, like sketches of self-portraits and his first trip to Paris.  

  1. Attend Fun Events

The Museu Picasso holds many events in order to further the community’s education about this famous artist.  One special event is Zoom, which occurs every second Thursday of the month; it involves an art historian and artist teaming up to reveal certain, hidden aspects of Picasso’s works.  Other programs include art classes and senior memory workshops.

To see even more arts and history in Barcelona, be sure to visit the Sagrada Familia and La Catedral Barcelona!  

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