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MACBA Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona: free entry days, tickets & hours
Independent guide, not the official MACBA website. Official links are under Sources.
MACBA is free today, 18:00–20:00.
- Also free: under-16s; large and single-parent families; people with a certified disability and one companion.
- Otherwise: general admission at the reception desk — €15.
Calendar
Free days at MACBA
- SAT24OCTSaturday, 24 October 2026 · today · 18:00–20:00
- THU29OCTThursday, 29 October 2026 · in 5 days · 18:00–19:30
- FRI30OCTFriday, 30 October 2026 · in 6 days · 18:00–19:30
- SAT31OCTSaturday, 31 October 2026 · in 7 days · 18:00–20:00
- SUN1NOVSunday, 1 November 2026 · in 8 days · 10:00–15:00
- THU5NOVThursday, 5 November 2026 · in 12 days · 18:00–19:30
167 free days for everyone in the next 12 months. Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Free from 6pm every Thursday, Friday and Saturday - Saturday gives you the longest free window (until 8pm).
- MACBA is closed on Tuesdays, unlike most Barcelona museums which close Mondays.
- A paid ticket is valid for a month, so you can come back.
- The free digital guide works on your own phone.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free hoursMACBA Evenings: free Thursday and Friday from 6pm · 18:00–19:30 | everyone | Closes 7:30pm until 24 June (8pm from 25 Jun-24 Sep). | No |
| Free hoursMACBA Evenings: free Saturday from 6pm · 18:00–20:00 | everyone | — | No |
| Free dayFree on the first Sunday of every month · 10:00–15:00 | everyone | Scheduled guided tours that day are also free with prior booking. | No |
| Free forFree for under-16s | children under 16 | — | No |
| Free forFree for large and single-parent families | large families | Show the official large-family or single-parent-family credential. | No |
| Free forFree for people with a certified disability and one companion | visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) | — | No |
Official prices
MACBA ticket prices
| General admission at the reception desk — €13.50 online. Valid for unlimited visits within one month of activation. Students, over-65s etc. €12 - not free. | €15 |
| Articket BCN (6 art museums, 1 year) | €38 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (general admission at the reception desk). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: MACBA
Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 11:00–19:30 |
|---|---|
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 11:00–19:30 |
| Thu | 11:00–19:30 |
| Fri | 11:00–19:30 |
| Sat | 10:00–20:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–15:00 |
25 Sep-24 Jun: Monday and Wednesday-Friday 11am-7:30pm; Saturday 10am-8pm; Sunday 10am-3pm; closed Tuesdays. 25 Jun-24 Sep weekdays 10am-8pm. Closed 1 Jan and 25 Dec; special hours on other holidays (e.g. 24 and 31 Dec 11am-6pm). Last entry 30 min before closing.
Plaça dels Àngels 1, 08001 Barcelona, Spain
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FAQ
MACBA: common questions
Is MACBA free?
MACBA is free for everyone mACBA Evenings: free Thursday and Friday from 6pm, mACBA Evenings: free Saturday from 6pm and on the first Sunday of every month. Also free: under-16s; large and single-parent families; people with a certified disability and one companion. Otherwise the official ticket costs €15.
When is MACBA free?
MACBA Evenings: free Thursday and Friday from 6pm, MACBA Evenings: free Saturday from 6pm and Free on the first Sunday of every month. The next free date is Saturday, 24 October 2026.
Who gets free entry to MACBA?
Children under 16. Large families — show the official large-family or single-parent-family credential.. Visitors with disabilities (+1 companion).
How much is a ticket to MACBA?
General admission at the reception desk costs €15 on the official site.
What day is MACBA closed?
MACBA is closed on Tuesdays. 25 Sep-24 Jun: Monday and Wednesday-Friday 11am-7:30pm; Saturday 10am-8pm; Sunday 10am-3pm; closed Tuesdays. 25 Jun-24 Sep weekdays 10am-8pm. Closed 1 Jan and 25 Dec; special hours on other holidays (e.g. 24 and 31 Dec 11am-6pm). Last entry 30 min before closing.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- macba.cat/en/plan-your-visit/free-entrance-and-discount-admission/ · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
- macba.cat/en/plan-your-visit/ · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
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