Art, culture, science and entertainment come together in Barcelona's museums: Egyptian mummies and contemporary works of art, the reconstruction of a mangrove swamp and garments that have defined the history of fashion, the city's Roman origins and one of Europe's biggest sports clubs… The city's cultural life is just as rich.

Art
From Romanesque frescoes at the MNAC, to the latest contemporary art at the MNAC, and much, much more…

History, archaeology and ethnology
The origins of cultures and traditions dating back thousands of years.

Applied arts
Who says that a work of art is only there to be looked at?

Exhibition centres
Unique venues dedicated to the passion for art and culture.

Science and technology
Animals, plants and science as you've never seen them before.

Sport
Even more thrilling seen close up.

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Abracadabra: Illusion and Science
Exhibitions and activities
Cosmocaixa Barcelona
From 19/11/2009 to 28/2/2011
Magic, the art of inventing reality.On-line purchase

Space brimming over. Other ways of visiting an exhibition. Guided tours of the Dorothee and Konrad Fischer exhibition. Archives of an attitude.
Exhibitions and activities
Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona (MACBA)
From 25/6/2010 to 23/9/2010
Not only to see art, but to live the experience of art.

Other museums

Here you’ll find other museums you might be interested in

Museums and Places of interest
Get the most out of Barcelona's intense cultural life visiting its museums and places of interest. If you prefer, you can take advantage of the multitickets to soak up the city's art and culture.

Tourist Material
Tourist brochures to discover the places of interest, the museums, the cultural activities and the best suggestions for visiting the city.

The bestsellers

This summer in barcelona

Barcelona offers you very interesting options for every period of the year. Here are a few suggestions:

But there's much, much more. Make the most of the spring sunshine and take a stroll along Barcelona's beaches and through its parks. Discover the most important exhibitions and do a spot of shopping. And discover the seasonal cuisine, and see a dolphin, and experience nature with Gaudí? Do you need any more ideas?

Barcelona welcomes you to...

ESTRO 29. 12 - 16 September 2010
Major improvements and new areas of reseach in therapeutic radiology and oncology.
ERS Congress. 18 - 23 September 2010
The Annual Congress of the European Respiratory Society, the major global event of respiratory medicine.
87 Jean Bouin. 28 November 2010
The most prestigious athletics competition in Barcelona due to its long-standing tradition and the top-level runners it attracts.
EIBTM. 30 November-2 December 2010
The leading event for the meetings, conferences, business trips and incentive industry.

Art and culture