Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art

Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art (MACBA) is dedicated to mainly include contemporary art from the latter half of the 20th century to the present. It exhibits painting, sculpture, installation, video, and performance. Although Catalan and Spanish artists have been accentuated, it incorporates the most relevant international artists. Among them are Antoni Tàpies, Joan Miró, Alexander Calder, and Bruce Nauman.

Café MACBA is located on the ground floor, providing a variety of snacks, sandwiches, pastries, and coffees with some drinks. It is a relaxed setting where visitors can refresh themselves and continue visiting.

In general, photography without flash is permitted at the permanent exhibition areas of MACBA; restriction might apply for some temporary exhibitions due to copyright issues or fragility of some art objects. However, it is always advisable to verify this with the museum staff or by paying attention to notices as for permission for photography in a particular gallery.

To reach MACBA through public transport, these alternatives can be utilized:

• Metro: Either Line 1 (L1) or Line 3 (L3) to alight at either station "Catalunya" or "Universitat," and head to the museum in an approximate 15 minutes walk.
• Bus: This area is very well served by several bus routes, including 24, 41, 55, 91, 120, H16, and V13. Get off at the nearest stop to Plaça dels Àngels.
• Train: A visitor using a train alights at "Passeig de Gràcia" station and either transfers to the metro or walks approximately 20 minutes to the museum.

So there is no independent car park for MACBA, rather many paid garages in the vicinity. Some of the famous names in the industry are:

• BSM Rambla del Raval: Just around the block of the museum.
• SABA BAMSA Plaça dels Àngels: Closest to the museum for easy access.
• Mercat de la Boqueria: The garage is mainly for market clientele but may have available slots depending on your visit time.

MACBA has made all the arrangements necessary for accessibility within its facilities to visitors. Among the access provisions the museum offers, include:

• Entrances and elevators in the whole building that are accessible for persons with wheelchair.
• Restrooms for adapted use.
• Wheelchairs are loaned on request.
• Guided visits with modification for visitors with visual impairment, which also includes tactile experience.
• Audio guides with descriptive audio for visually impaired visitors.
• Services of sign language interpreters for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, but only with prior bookings.

The general entry fee for MACBA stands at €11, but there are reduced tickets for students/seniors/youth under 25 for €8.50. Also, free admission for kids below 14 years if accompanied by an adult. Saturdays from 4 to 8 pm are completely free, and the first Sunday of each month is free for all visitors to the museum.

Of course, students can buy tickets subsidized. A student ticket costs €8.50 instead of €11 for the average adult.

The museum is open every day except Tuesday when it is closed. The daily hours are: Monday to Friday, 11:00-19:30. Saturdays, 10:00-21:00. Sundays and Public Holidays, 10:00-15:00.

Last admission is granted 30 minutes before closure.

To know what temporary exhibitions are currently open, I recommend checking the official website for MACBA or contacting the museum directly. The temporary exhibitions change quite frequently, so most current information can be found there.