Are you looking for free things to do in Catalonia? These are the best places to visit:
1Nau Gaudí
MataróBuilt between 1878 and 1883 by Antonio Gaudí. Highlight is the structure of the whitening room with parabolic arches. 2Old hospital of Santa Maria
LleidaThe Old Hospital of Santa Maria is a significant historical site in the Spanish city of Lleida. It is a prime example of Catalan Gothic civil architecture from the 15th and 16th centuries. The building's structure is simple, with a square layout and a square courtyard in the center. The ground floor has thick walls to support the weight of the roof beams and thinner walls on the upper floors. The building was declared an Architectural Artistic Monument by royal order on March 15, 1920. 3Museum of the Mediterranean
Torroella de MontgríThe Museum of the Mediterranean, established in 2003, is situated in the town of Torroella de Montgrí. It is housed in Can Quintana, a historical building dating back to the 16th century. This location adds a touch of historical charm to the museum, making it an interesting destination for tourists who appreciate both history and culture. 4Natural Park of the Aiguamolls de l'Empordà
Castelló d'EmpúriesThe Parc Natural dels Aiguamolls de l'Empordà is the second largest wetland in Catalonia, covering over 4,800 hectares. Established in 1983, the park provides a vast area for exploration and discovery, making it a great destination for nature lovers and bird watchers. 5Art Centre of La Panera
LleidaThe Art Centre of La Panera is an art museum situated in the city of Lleida, Catalonia, Spain. It is a significant cultural institution in the region, offering visitors a chance to explore a wide range of contemporary art, particularly from Catalan and Spanish artists. 6Reus Art and History Museum
ReusThe Reus Art and History Museum is a significant cultural landmark in the municipality of Reus, Tarragona, Spain. It is a protected building, recognized as a Cultural Asset of National Interest. This recognition highlights the museum's importance in preserving and showcasing the rich cultural and historical heritage of the region. 7Balldovina Tower Museum
Santa Coloma de GramenetThe Balldovina Tower Museum in Santa Coloma de Gramanet is a multidisciplinary local museum. Its main objective is to protect, conserve, study, and disseminate the cultural and natural heritage of the territory. The museum collaborates with both public and private entities of the city to achieve these goals. 8Granollers Museum of Natural Sciences
GranollersThe Granollers Museum of Natural Sciences is a comprehensive institution located in Granollers, Spain. It offers a wide range of exhibits and information in various fields of natural sciences. These include palaeontology, geology, botany, meteorology, and particularly zoology. Visitors can explore and learn about these diverse areas of study during their visit to the museum. 9Geology Museum Valentí Masachs
Manresa 10Museum of Modern Art
TarragonaThe Museum of Modern Art in Tarragona, established in 1976, serves as a hub for the promotion, study, and understanding of modern and contemporary art. It is dedicated to the conservation and display of its artistic heritage, making it a significant destination for art enthusiasts. 11History of Immigration in Catalonia Museum
Sant Adrià de BesòsThe MhiC – Museu d’història de la immigració de Catalunya (MhiC) is a museum dedicated to the history of immigration in Catalonia. It is located in Sant Adrià de Besòs, a town in the metropolitan area of Barcelona. The museum provides a unique insight into the immigration process in Catalonia, making it a significant cultural and historical site for visitors. 12Sabadell History Museum
SabadellThe Sabadell History Museum is home to a variety of collections that delve into the city's archaeology, history, and ethnology. A significant focus is placed on the city's historical ties with wool manufacturing and the textile industry, offering visitors a unique insight into this aspect of Sabadell's past. 13Textile Museum and Documentation Centre
TerrassaThe Textile Museum and Documentation Centre is situated in the city of Terrassa, known for its rich textile tradition. The museum is located on Salmerón Street, number 25, adjacent to the Vallparadís Carthusian castle. This location offers visitors the opportunity to explore both the museum and the historical castle during their visit. 14Mina Vella Museum
Vilassar de Mar 15Granollers Museum
GranollersThe Granollers Museum, situated in Granollers, Barcelona, is home to a wide array of collections. These collections span across various fields such as archaeology, decorative arts, ethnography, numismatics, and art from different eras - ancient, modern, and contemporary. This diversity in the museum's collection offers visitors a comprehensive insight into the rich cultural and historical heritage of the region. 16Molins de Rei Municipal Museum
Molins de Rei 17Casa Barral Museum
Calafell- 18
Museo de Arte Sacra da Colexiata
Ciudad ViejaLocated in a San Pelayo de Antealtares monastery in Santiago, this museum displays vast collection of devotional art. Note the ancient altar. 19CCCB: Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona
BarcelonaCCCB: Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona is a multidisciplinary exhibition and arts center devoted to the city of Barcelona and its urban culture. Various events take place here, such as debates, lectures, festivals or concerts. It's an open and free space promoting new technologies and ex 20Museu Hidroelèctric de Capdella
la Torre de Cabdella 21Can Xifreda Municipal Museum
Sant Feliu de Codines 22L'Hospitalet Museum
l'Hospitalet de LlobregatEl Museo de Hospitalet, located in Hospitalet de Llobregat, is a cultural facility owned by the municipality. The museum's primary objective is to disseminate and preserve the cultural and material heritage of the region. This makes it an ideal place for tourists interested in learning about the local culture and history. 23Mataró Museum
MataróThe Mataró Museum is a Spanish museum institution located in Mataró, a city in the Maresme region of Barcelona. The museum's headquarters are in Can Serra, a building constructed in 1565 that showcases the Renaissance architectural style. This historical building adds a unique charm to the museum, making it a fascinating place for tourists interested in history and architecture. 24Museum of Pilgrimage
Ciudad Vieja 25Royal Artistic Circle of Barcelona
Barcelona 26MUHBA Oliva Artés
BarcelonaThe Oliva Artés Hall is part of the MUHBA Museum of History of Barcelona. Located in a former factory where engines were produced in the heart of Poblenou’s industrial district, the exhibition illustrates the city’s urban and social growth over the years. 27Museu Geologic del Seminari de Barcelona
Barcelona 28Arts Santa Mònica
BarcelonaLocated in a 1626 Renaissance convent, Arts Santa Mònica is a space that organises free exhibitions of art by contemporary Spanish and international artists in collaboration with writers, filmmakers, and architects. Arts Santa Mònica organises about twenty exhibitions a year. Besides the exhibitions 29Museum and Study Center of Sport Doctor Melcior Colet
BarcelonaMuseum and Study Center of Sport Doctor Melcior Colet is devoted to the development and history of sports events in Catalonia. The building that houses the museum is an Art Nouveau house built in 1911 by Josep Puig i Cadafalch, one of the leading Catalan Modernista architect. 30CaixaForum Girona
GeronaCaixaForum Girona is a hub for a wide array of exhibitions and cultural and educational activities, catering to a diverse audience. The forum is part of a network of CaixaForum centers spread across various locations in Spain, including Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Zaragoza, Palma, Lérida, Tarragona, València, and Macaya. 31Port of Tarragona Museum
Tarragona 32CaixaForum Tarragona
Tarragona 33Water Museum
Lleida 34Lérida Automotive Museum
LleidaThe Lérida Automotive Museum, located in the city of Lérida, is a municipal institution that focuses on the world of automotive. It specializes in the display and preservation of old vehicles, providing a unique insight into the history and evolution of the automotive industry. Visitors can expect to see a wide range of vintage cars and other vehicles, each with its own story to tell. 35Military Historical Museum of Figueras
Figueres 36Mas Iglesias Image Centre
Reus 37Monjo Museum
Vilassar de Mar 38Can Bisa House
Vilassar de Mar 39Museum of Medieval History of Castelló d'Empúries
Castelló d'Empúries 40The Mascort Foundation
Torroella de MontgríThe Mascort Foundation is a private entity nestled in the scenic municipality of Torroella de Montgrí. Established in 2007 by Ramon Mascort Amigó, who currently serves as the president, the foundation is a testament to his passion for art, collecting, and photography. 41L'Adoberia Historical Interpretation Center
Granollers 42Carme Chapel
Palamós 43Centre d'Estudis de Castellar del Vallès - Arxiu d'Història
Castellar del Vallès 44Museu Casal Pare Manyanet
Tremp 45La Farga del Roquer
Arbúcies 46Gavà Museum
GavàThe Gavà Museum and the Gavà Mines Archaeological Park, established in 1978, are two distinct facilities that together form a unique cultural and historical experience. The museum is housed in the Lluc tower, a summer house built in 1799 by a bourgeois family. The park allows visitors to explore the prehistoric mines of Gavà, the oldest gallery mines in Europe. 47Museu Cerdà
Puigcerdà 48Casa de la Patum
Berga 49Museu de Castellgalí
Castellgalí 50Watercolor Museum
Llançà 51Casa de les Aigües
Montcada i ReixacThe Casa de les Aigües, also known as the wells of Moncada, is a historical site that once served as an extraction and pumping station for groundwater from the Besòs aquifer. This station played a crucial role in supplying drinking water to the city of Barcelona. It is located in the park of the Aguas de Moncada and Reixach (Vallés Occidental). 52Museu de l'Aigua
Salt 53Casa de la Paraula
Santa Coloma de Farners 54MUHBA Casa de l'Aigua
Barcelona 55MUHBA Temple of Augustus
Barcelona 56MUHBA Turó de la Rovira
Barcelona 57MUHBA Santa Caterina
Barcelona 58Monastery of Sant Cugat
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MUHBA Vil·la Joana
BarcelonaVil·la Joana is a masia (a type of rural construction common to all the old Crown of Aragon). The two storey building with a watchtower and lateral galleries is located in Vallvidrera in the middle of Collserola Natural Park. Vil·la Joana houses one of the branches of the Barcelona City History Muse - 60
Sala Ciutat
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Museu de Carrosses Fúnebres
BarcelonaVariously decorated funeral carriages are on display in Museu de Carrosses Fúnebres, together with figures dressed in period garments. The collection contains 13 funeral carriages, 6 coaches to carry families to the church and cemetery and 3 motor vehicles. The museum shows the development of funera - 62
Biblioteca Municipal de Vila-rodona
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MUHBA The Door of the Sea and the Dockside Thermal Baths
Barcelona