Fundació Joan Miró in Barcelona: tickets, opening hours and visit 2027
The Fundació Joan Miró is the place where Miró makes the most sense: a white building by Josep Lluís Sert, opened in 1975 on the slopes of Montjuïc, which holds the largest public collection of the Barcelona-born artist. Paintings, sculptures, tapestries and thousands of drawings converse with courtyards, terraces and Mediterranean light. Here you will find indicative official prices, seasonal opening hours, transport and a suggested route to make the most of your visit in 2027.
Why visit the Fundació Joan Miró
Joan Miró was born in Barcelona in 1893 and died in Palma in 1983. He wanted his home city to have a centre open not only to his own work but also to contemporary art and young creators. That idea gave rise to the foundation, which opened to the public on 10 June 1975. In 2025 it celebrated its 50th anniversary with a special programme of exhibitions and events.
The institution holds more than 14,000 pieces, including paintings, sculptures, textiles, prints and a vast collection of drawings and sketches. That wealth lets you follow the artist's development from his early figurative work to the large formats of his maturity, with his vocabulary of stars, birds, women and signs.
Sert's building, an essential part of the Fundació Joan Miró
Josep Lluís Sert, a personal friend of the painter, designed a rationalist building with a Mediterranean accent: white volumes, curved skylights that filter overhead light, inner courtyards with olive and carob trees and an octagonal tower. In 1988 the architect Jaume Freixa added an extension that created new galleries without disrupting the route through the collection. Wandering across its sculpture-dotted terraces is as much part of the experience as the galleries themselves.
Must-see works at the Fundació Joan Miró
The collection display is rearranged from time to time, but some pieces tend to draw visitors' attention and are reason enough on their own to head up Montjuïc.
The Fundació Joan Miró tapestry
The large Tapís de la Fundació (1979), made in collaboration with Josep Royo, is one of Miró's most spectacular textile works. Its scale and colour turn the room into an almost immersive space.
Calder's Mercury Fountain at the Fundació Joan Miró
Another very special piece is Alexander Calder's Mercury Fountain, created for the Spanish Republic's pavilion at the 1937 International Exhibition in Paris, the same pavilion where Picasso's Guernica was first shown. Protected behind glass, it recalls the close friendship between Calder and Miró.
Late paintings and sculpture
The large canvases of the 1960s and 1970s, with almost empty backgrounds crossed by a single line or stain, show a Miró seeking maximum intensity with minimal means. On the terraces, the bronze sculptures play against the city skyline behind them.
Fundació Joan Miró tickets: prices and discounts
General admission gives access to the permanent collection and the current temporary exhibitions. Buying online in advance is usually slightly cheaper than paying at the ticket office.
Official Fundació Joan Miró prices (indicative)
| Ticket type | Online | Ticket office |
|---|---|---|
| General admission | €17 | €18 |
| Reduced admission | €11 | €12 |
| Under 12 | Free | Free |
Indicative public prices, checked October 2026. The reduced rate applies, among other cases, to students aged 13 to 25, visitors over 65 and holders of a Barcelona public library card. Visitors with disabilities have special access conditions, which are worth confirming when you buy.
Espai 13, the free gallery at the Fundació Joan Miró
Espai 13, devoted to emerging artists since the institution's early years, is free to enter during museum opening hours. It is a good example of the contemporary vocation Miró wanted for his foundation.
Museum passes and the Fundació Joan Miró
The foundation is part of the Articket BCN pass, which groups several of the city's art museums. If you also plan to visit the Museu Picasso or MACBA, compare the cost before deciding.
Fundació Joan Miró opening hours and best times to go
Opening hours vary between high and low season. As a guide, from April to October the foundation opens Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 20:00 and closes earlier on Sundays; from November to March it opens Tuesday to Sunday with an earlier closing time, in the late afternoon. It is closed on Mondays, except for certain public holidays. Last admission is half an hour before closing.
Since winter and Sunday hours are adjusted every year, confirm the exact opening hours for your day when you book.
When the Fundació Joan Miró is quietest
Tuesday to Thursday mornings, just after opening, are usually the calmest. Weekends and rainy days, when many travellers look for indoor plans, tend to be busier. The natural light from the skylights is at its best in the middle of a sunny day.
How to get to the Fundació Joan Miró on Montjuïc
The foundation is in Parc de Montjuïc, next to Avinguda de Miramar, in the Sants-Montjuïc district. It has no car park of its own, so public transport is the recommended option.
By bus to the Fundació Joan Miró
Lines 55 and 150 stop practically in front of the entrance. The 55 starts at Plaça d'Urquinaona and passes through Plaça de Catalunya; the 150 links Plaça d'Espanya with Montjuïc Castle.
By metro and funicular to the Fundació Joan Miró
From Paral·lel metro station (L2 and L3) the Montjuïc funicular, included in the transport fare, climbs to a stop a few minutes' walk from the foundation. It is the quickest combination from the Raval or Poble-sec.
On foot and by cable car
From Plaça d'Espanya you can walk up, using the escalators by the Palau Nacional, on a fairly steep stroll. The base station of the Montjuïc Cable Car is very close, which makes it easy to combine both visits.
Suggested route through the Fundació Joan Miró
A full visit to the collection and the temporary exhibition takes between an hour and a half and two hours. If you only want to see the main works, an hour can be enough, although it is more enjoyable without rushing.
- Start with the collection galleries, following the chronological order to understand how Miró's language evolved.
- Pause in front of the tapestry and Calder's fountain, which are usually in prominent spaces.
- Go up to the terraces: the open-air sculptures and the views over the city are one of the highlights.
- Finish in the temporary exhibition and, if you still have energy, in Espai 13.
Fundació Joan Miró temporary exhibitions in 2026-2027
From 8 October 2026 to 28 February 2027 the foundation presents Charlotte Perriand. The Freedom to Rethink the World, the first major exhibition in Spain devoted to the French architect and designer, with particular attention to her long friendship with Sert, whom she met in 1928 in Le Corbusier's studio. For the rest of 2027, check the current programme when you book.
Practical tips for visiting the Fundació Joan Miró
- Accessibility: the building is wheelchair accessible, as is the public transport that reaches it.
- Backpacks and bags: large bags usually have to be left in the cloakroom; bring only what you need.
- Photography: rules may differ between the collection and the temporary exhibitions; follow the signs in each gallery.
- Heat: in summer the climb up Montjuïc at midday is demanding; go early or late in the afternoon.
- Time to pause: set aside a moment to sit in the courtyards and on the terraces, which are part of Sert's design.
The Fundació Joan Miró with children
Miró's bright colours and simple shapes connect very well with children. Under-12s go in free, and the foundation runs family activities on certain dates; check the programme for the month of your trip.
Around the Fundació Joan Miró and Barcelona in 2027
The foundation is the perfect starting point for a day on Montjuïc. A few minutes away is the Montjuïc Cable Car, which climbs to the castle, and a little further on is Poble Espanyol, where Tablao de Carmen performs in the evening. Heading down towards Plaça d'Espanya you reach the Palau Nacional and, in season, the Magic Fountain.
A Miró trail beyond the Fundació Joan Miró
Barcelona has other traces of the artist: the Pla de l'Os mosaic in the middle of La Rambla, which thousands of people walk over every day without realising, and the large sculpture Dona i Ocell in Parc de Joan Miró, next to the former Les Arenes bullring. Seeking them out after your visit brings what you saw in the galleries to life.
In 2027, spring and autumn are the most pleasant seasons for combining museums with walks on the hill. In summer, the city hosts the Grec Festival at Montjuïc's open-air theatre and a busy calendar of concerts.
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Fundació Joan Miró FAQ
How much is a ticket to the Fundació Joan Miró?
Based on prices checked in October 2026, general admission costs €17 online and €18 at the ticket office, and the reduced ticket €11 online. Under-12s go in free. These are indicative prices that may change in 2027, so confirm the amount when you book.
Which days is the Fundació Joan Miró closed?
The foundation is closed on Mondays, except for a few specific public holidays when it opens. From Tuesday to Sunday it is open, with longer hours from April to October and earlier closing on Sundays and in winter. Last admission is half an hour before closing.
How do I get to the Fundació Joan Miró from the centre?
The 55 bus leaves from Urquinaona, passes through Plaça de Catalunya and stops in front of the foundation. You can also take the metro to Paral·lel and ride the Montjuïc funicular, included in the transport fare, or take the 150 bus from Plaça d'Espanya.
How much time do I need for the Fundació Joan Miró?
Allow between an hour and a half and two hours for the collection, the sculpture terraces and the temporary exhibition. If you are only interested in the main works, an hour is enough, although it is worth keeping some time for Sert's building.
What temporary exhibition is on at the Fundació Joan Miró in early 2027?
Until 28 February 2027 you can see the exhibition devoted to Charlotte Perriand, the first major show in Spain on the French architect and designer and her relationship with Josep Lluís Sert. For later months, check the current programme when you book.
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