MEAM Barcelona

The MEAM (European Museum of Modern Art) in Barcelona is a captivating museum dedicated to contemporary figurative art, located in a palace in the El Born district, where surprising modern works come to life in a historic setting.

Visit the MEAM Barcelona

A museum in the heart of the El Born district, only 20 meters from the Picasso Museum Barcelona. It is interesting to combine a visit to both museums.

The building is a former palace from 1790, perfectly restored, preserving original paintings, reliefs, and woodwork, and it has won the FAD (Foment de les Arts i del Disseny) award.

The entrance leads directly to a courtyard with a staircase and sculptures. A large central hall 10 meters high.

Headquarters of the “Foundation for the Arts and Artists," which owns the museum.

Dedicated exclusively to modern and contemporary art, but only figurative art. Exhibition of its own collection: with 3 permanent collections from a wide and varied range of contemporary living artists (painting and sculpture): these are 200 artists from 50 countries, presented through the international competitions organized by the Foundation, showcasing a unique and highly original collection.

Other collections are temporarily exhibited, such as 20th-century European sculpture (Despiau, Bourdelle, Malfray, Klimsk, etc.) and Catalan sculpture of the 20th century.

A completely different and original vision of contemporary art, beyond abstraction and experimentation. A little gem, a delightful corner in the heart of old Barcelona.

Opening Hours of the MEAM (European Museum of Modern Art) in Barcelona

The MEAM welcomes you throughout the year to discover contemporary figurative art in a historical setting. Here are the regular hours:

Tuesday to Sunday: Open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Closed: Every Monday.
Holidays: The MEAM sometimes adjusts its hours on holidays; therefore, it is recommended to check specific times online before your visit.

Address

Address: Carrer de la Barra de Ferro, 5, Barcelona, Spain.
Neighborhood: El Born, an artistic and historic neighborhood in the heart of Barcelona, close to the famous Picasso Museum, the MOCO Barcelona and the beautiful Santa Maria del Mar Basilica.
Email: info@meam.es
Phone: +34 933 195 693
Official Website: meam.es

How to get there?

The MEAM is located in the El Born district, well-served by various means of transportation. Here are the available transport options:

Barcelona Metro: Take line 4 (yellow) and get off at Jaume I station. The MEAM is about a 5-minute walk from this station, in the charming streets of El Born.

Bus: Several bus lines bring you close to the MEAM, including lines 45, V15, and V17, with stops near the district.

Hop-on Hop off Barcelona: If you're using the Barcelona Bus Turístic, get off at the Barri Gòtic stop, which is near El Born, then walk a few minutes to the museum.

Taxi: Taxis are readily available in Barcelona and can drop you off close to the museum entrance.

On foot: If you're already exploring the surroundings of the Barri Gòtic or Santa Maria del Mar Basilica, a short walk through the El Born neighborhood will lead you to the museum.

Bicing: The nearest Bicing station to the MEAM is located at Plaça de Jacint Reventós, about a 3-minute walk from the museum. This station is ideal for quickly reaching the MEAM from other parts of the city while enjoying the picturesque streets of El Born.

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