Picasso Museum (Museu Picasso)

Picasso spent much of his teenage years and early adulthood in Barcelona. This city had a significant impact on his artistic growth and transformation, and many of his early and influential works were created during this period. The Picasso Museum was inaugurated in 1963 and was one of the first museums in the world entirely dedicated to this artist’s works. Its opening was made possible through the collaboration of Picasso’s close friend, Jaume Sabartés, and with Picasso’s direct support. This close relationship with Barcelona led to the city being chosen as the ideal place to preserve and exhibit his works. The Museu Picasso is one of the most important and most visited museums in Barcelona, dedicated to the artworks of Pablo Picasso, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.

Collection of Works

The Picasso Museum houses more than 4,000 works by Picasso, most of which belong to his early artistic period.

• Early Works (Youth Period): The museum focuses particularly on Picasso’s early works and youth period. This collection includes paintings, drawings, and works from his teenage years until his migration to Paris. Many of these pieces reflect his early influences and artistic techniques during his time in Barcelona.
• Blue Period: During this period, Picasso used cool colors such as blue and green, depicting themes of poverty, loneliness, and sorrow. Some of the significant works from this period are displayed in the museum.
• Rose Period: Following the Blue Period, Picasso shifted to warmer colors and more cheerful subjects. These works, created during what is known as the "Rose Period," are also included in the museum’s collection.
• Ceramic Works: The museum features a notable collection of Picasso’s ceramic works, showcasing his interest and experimentation in this medium.
• “Las Meninas” Series: One of the museum’s most outstanding collections is Picasso’s reinterpretations of Diego Velázquez’s famous painting Las Meninas. This series includes dozens of paintings in which Picasso reimagined this masterpiece.

Visiting Hours

• Opening Hours:
  The museum is open most days of the week, but visiting hours may vary by season.

  • Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursdays: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Mondays: Closed

• Ticket Prices:
  Ticket prices vary depending on the type of visit (permanent or temporary exhibitions). However, admission is free on the first Sunday of each month and on Thursdays from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.