MACBA - MUSEU D'ART CONTEMPORANI DE BARCELONA
Museum of Contemporary Art hosting cultural activities and organizing some temporary exhibitions
The MACBA Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona is an international flagship for contemporary art and cultural practices. As well as housing the city's most important collection of contemporary art, the museum also offers an extensive program of temporary exhibitions and organizes a variety of cultural activities such as guided tours, family workshops, concerts, performances and seminars.
The most eminent contemporary voices and movements come together at MACBA, in an ever-balancing tension between its institutional role and its critical, transformative purpose. Designed by Richard Meier and located in the center of the bustling Plaça dels Àngels, Barcelona's skater's meeting point, the museum's main building was inaugurated in 1995. Influenced by the work of Le Corbusier and offering his own interpretation of rationalism, Meier was able to create a remarkable play of light thanks to the large glass walls and metal structures on the building's exterior. On the second floor, the permanent collection, comprising over 5,000 works, is a veritable fresco of twentieth-century art, from materialist abstraction to the present day (including Miró, Tàpies, Warhol and Basquiat). You'll also find the book or gift you're looking for in the museum store, and take a break for a drink on the terrace of the Macba bar, the gateway to the Raval.
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Opening time and information on MACBA - MUSEU D'ART CONTEMPORANI DE BARCELONA
Weekdays 11am-7:30pm, Saturday 10am-8pm, Sunday 10am-3pm. Closed on Tuesdays. Admission €12 (€10.80 online).
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The Museu D'art Contemporani Macba in Barcelona is much more than just a museum. It's a space where art comes to life, offering a unique educational and playful experience. Beyond its captivating exhibitions, it's a vibrant place of artistic proposals, stimulating activities, enriching programs, fascinating publications and inspiring encounters. As you explore its galleries, you'll be immersed in a collection of artworks from the second half of the 20th century to the present day, celebrating the diversity and richness of contemporary art. What's more, the museum houses a resource-rich library where you can explore detailed publications on the works on display and the artists who created them, encouraging the exchange of ideas with other art enthusiasts. Macba is also a place where the youngest visitors are not left out. Children can play and learn at the same time, making their visit a fun and educational experience. On the museum's website, you'll discover all the exciting exhibitions and activities organized on site. A place of reference for those seeking to broaden their artistic horizons and acquire new knowledge!
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