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Museu Picasso de Barcelona: free entry days, tickets & hours
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Museu Picasso is next free on Thursday, 29 October 2026 (in 5 days).
- Free every Thursday 4-7pm (book a free time slot online).
- Also free: under-18s; holders of a disability accreditation card and the companion of a disabled visitor with the Metropolitan Pass.
- Otherwise: collection ticket at the ticket office — €13.
- Free slots are released online four days before the visit, from 10am.
Calendar
Free days at Museu Picasso
- THU29OCTThursday, 29 October 2026 · in 5 days · 16:00–19:00
- SUN1NOVSunday, 1 November 2026 · in 8 days · 10:00–19:00
- THU5NOVThursday, 5 November 2026 · in 12 days · 16:00–19:00
- THU12NOVThursday, 12 November 2026 · in 3 weeks · 16:00–19:00
- THU19NOVThursday, 19 November 2026 · in 4 weeks · 16:00–19:00
- THU26NOVThursday, 26 November 2026 · in 5 weeks · 16:00–19:00
65 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 Thursday 4-7pm (book a free time slot online): Free slots are released online four days before the visit, from 10am.
- Free on the first Sunday of every month (booking required): Free slots are released online four days before the visit, from 10am; they go fast.
- Open-door days: 12 February, International Museum Day (May) and 24 September (La Mercè): Prior reservation required, released four days ahead from 10am.
- Free Thursday and first-Sunday slots are released online four days ahead at 10am; book then, because walk-ins are not guaranteed.
- Under-18s are always free - bring ID.
- Buying online saves €1 over the ticket desk.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free hoursFree every Thursday 4-7pm (book a free time slot online) · 16:00–19:00 | everyone | Winter rule. In summer 2026 (31 Mar-27 Sep) free hours were instead Thu-Sat 7-9pm; that summer block is no longer shown, so check again from late March 2027. | Yes |
| Free dayFree on the first Sunday of every month (booking required) · 10:00–19:00 | everyone | — | Yes |
| Free dayOpen-door days: 12 February, International Museum Day (May) and 24 September (La Mercè) · 10:00–19:00 | everyone | The page lists 17 May for International Museum Day (the 2026 date); the 2027 May date is not yet confirmed, so it is not listed here. The museum also joins the free Night of Museums in May (16 May 2026, 7pm-1am, no booking). | Yes |
| Free forFree for under-18s | under-18s | Proof of age required. Under-14s must be accompanied by an adult. | No |
| Free forFree for holders of a disability accreditation card and the companion of a disabled visitor with the Metropolitan Pass | visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) | Accreditation required at the ticket desk. | No |
Official prices
Museu Picasso ticket prices
| Collection ticket at the ticket office — €12 online. Reduced €7 (18-25, 65+, university students, Barcelona library card, unemployed) - not free. Limited capacity; time-slot tickets. | €13 |
| Articket BCN (6 art museums, valid 12 months) — Covers Picasso, MNAC, MACBA, CCCB, Fundació Miró and Fundació Tàpies. | €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 (collection ticket at the ticket office). 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 | 10:00–19:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–19:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–19:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–19:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–19:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–19:00 |
Current (winter) hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10am-7pm; ticket office closes 30 min before. Closed Mondays, 1 Jan, 1 May, 24 Jun, 25 Dec; 24 and 31 Dec 10am-2pm. In summer 2026 (31 Mar-27 Sep) it opened 9am-8pm Tu/We/Su and 9am-9pm Th-Sa; that block is now hidden on the official page.
Carrer de Montcada 15-23, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
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FAQ
Museu Picasso: common questions
Is Museu Picasso free?
Museu Picasso is free for everyone every Thursday 4-7pm (book a free time slot online), on the first Sunday of every month (booking required) and open-door days: 12 February, International Museum Day (May) and 24 September (La Mercè). Also free: under-18s; holders of a disability accreditation card and the companion of a disabled visitor with the Metropolitan Pass. Otherwise the official ticket costs €13.
When is Museu Picasso free?
Free every Thursday 4-7pm (book a free time slot online) and Free on the first Sunday of every month (booking required). The next free date is Thursday, 29 October 2026.
Who gets free entry to Museu Picasso?
Under-18s — proof of age required. Under-14s must be accompanied by an adult.. Visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) — accreditation required at the ticket desk..
Do I need to book for free entry to Museu Picasso?
Free slots are released online four days before the visit, from 10am.
How much is a ticket to Museu Picasso?
Collection ticket at the ticket office costs €13 on the official site.
What day is Museu Picasso closed?
Museu Picasso is closed on Mondays. Current (winter) hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10am-7pm; ticket office closes 30 min before. Closed Mondays, 1 Jan, 1 May, 24 Jun, 25 Dec; 24 and 31 Dec 10am-2pm. In summer 2026 (31 Mar-27 Sep) it opened 9am-8pm Tu/We/Su and 9am-9pm Th-Sa; that block is now hidden on the official page.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- museupicassobcn.cat/en/plan-your-visit/buy-tickets-and-opening-hours · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
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