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Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (MNAC): free entry days, tickets & hours
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MNAC is free today, 15:00–18:00.
- Also free: under-16s; over-65s from the EU; holders of a Generalitat disability card; accredited unemployed people.
- Otherwise: general admission (collection, temporary exhibitions and rooftop viewpoint) — €12.
- Free admission must be reserved online in advance for capacity control.
Calendar
Free days at MNAC
- SAT24OCTSaturday, 24 October 2026 · today · 15:00–18:00
- SAT31OCTSaturday, 31 October 2026 · in 7 days · 15:00–18:00
- SUN1NOVSunday, 1 November 2026 · in 8 days · 10:00–15:00
- SAT7NOVSaturday, 7 November 2026 · in 2 weeks · 15:00–18:00
- SAT14NOVSaturday, 14 November 2026 · in 3 weeks · 15:00–18:00
- SAT21NOVSaturday, 21 November 2026 · in 4 weeks · 15:00–18:00
64 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 every Saturday from 3pm (book online): Free admission must be reserved online in advance for capacity control.
- Free on the first Sunday of every month (book online): Reserve the free ticket online in advance.
- Saturday afternoons from 3pm and first Sundays are free, but you still need to reserve a free ticket online.
- On Sundays the museum closes at 3pm, so a first-Sunday visit is a morning plan.
- Under-16s and EU over-65s are free every day.
- Even on a paid day, the €2 basic ticket gets you onto the rooftop viewpoint.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free hoursFree every Saturday from 3pm (book online) · 15:00–18:00 | everyone | Closes 6pm October-April and 8pm May-September. | Yes |
| Free dayFree on the first Sunday of every month (book online) · 10:00–15:00 | everyone | — | Yes |
| Free forFree for under-16s | children under 16 | Free entry does not apply to the €2 basic ticket. | No |
| Free forFree for over-65s from the EU | over 65 eu | Show ID. The city listing says 'People aged 65 and over' without the EU condition; the museum's own page says EU. | No |
| Free forFree for holders of a Generalitat disability card | visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) | — | No |
| Free forFree for accredited unemployed people | jobseekers | — | No |
Official prices
MNAC ticket prices
| General admission (collection, temporary exhibitions and rooftop viewpoint) — Valid for two days within a month of purchase. Students, families and groups get 30% off (not free). | €12 |
| Basic admission: building and rooftop viewpoint only — The cheapest way up to the rooftop terraces over Barcelona. | €2 |
| MNAC + Poble Espanyol combined ticket | €20 |
| Articket BCN (6 art museums, 1 year) | €38 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
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What a free day saves
Based on the official price (general admission (collection, temporary exhibitions and rooftop viewpoint)). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00–18:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–18:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–18:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–15:00 |
Winter (October-April): Tuesday-Saturday 10am-6pm; Sundays and public holidays 10am-3pm. Summer (May-September): Tuesday-Saturday 10am-8pm; Sundays and holidays 10am-3pm. Closed Mondays except public holidays, and 1 Jan, 1 May, 25 Dec. Ticket offices close 30 min before.
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FAQ
MNAC: common questions
Is MNAC free?
MNAC is free for everyone every Saturday from 3pm (book online) and on the first Sunday of every month (book online). Also free: under-16s; over-65s from the EU; holders of a Generalitat disability card; accredited unemployed people. Otherwise the official ticket costs €12.
When is MNAC free?
Free every Saturday from 3pm (book online) and Free on the first Sunday of every month (book online). The next free date is Saturday, 24 October 2026.
Who gets free entry to MNAC?
Children under 16 — free entry does not apply to the €2 basic ticket.. Over 65 eu — show ID. The city listing says 'People aged 65 and over' without the EU condition; the museum's own page says EU.. Visitors with disabilities (+1 companion). Jobseekers.
Do I need to book for free entry to MNAC?
Free admission must be reserved online in advance for capacity control.
How much is a ticket to MNAC?
General admission (collection, temporary exhibitions and rooftop viewpoint) costs €12 on the official site.
What day is MNAC closed?
MNAC is closed on Mondays. Winter (October-April): Tuesday-Saturday 10am-6pm; Sundays and public holidays 10am-3pm. Summer (May-September): Tuesday-Saturday 10am-8pm; Sundays and holidays 10am-3pm. Closed Mondays except public holidays, and 1 Jan, 1 May, 25 Dec. Ticket offices close 30 min before.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- museunacional.cat/en/opening-hours-and-prices · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
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