Quick answer
- Under-18s enter free, every day, with no advance booking. Bring ID for them at the door.
- Adults pay €14 online or €15 at the ticket office.
- Free for everyone on the first Sunday of the month all day, on Thursday afternoons 16:00–19:00 in winter, and Thursday to Saturday 19:00–21:00 in summer.
- The free slots open exactly four days before your visit date, at 10:00 Barcelona time — and they go quickly. Set an alarm.
- Closed Mondays. Carrer Montcada, in El Born.
I went with our kids twice, once on the first Sunday of the month during pandemics, and the second time with kids and my parents who came to Barcelona. Both times we went for free.
Where to stay in Barcelona — our three picks
Generator Barcelona – private family rooms at hostel prices, five minutes from Passeig de Gràcia and metro Diagonal (L3/L5). Rooms are small and the bar downstairs is lively, so ask for a higher floor.
H10 Cubik – on the edge of the Gothic Quarter, with the Atic rooftop terrace and pool. You can walk to the cathedral, the beach and the Born from the door, which saves you metro tickets all week.
The Cotton House Hotel, Autograph Collection – the old cotton guild building on Gran Via, a ten-minute walk from Casa Batlló and the Sagrada Família side of Eixample. Quiet, grown-up, and the rooftop is the reason to book it.
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What it costs, and why families should look twice
| Who | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult, online | €14 |
| Adult, ticket office | €15 |
| Under 18 | Free, every day, no booking |
| Everyone, first Sunday of the month | Free, all day |
| Everyone, Thursdays 16:00–19:00 (winter) | Free |
| Everyone, Thu–Sat 19:00–21:00 (summer) | Free |
Correct September 2026 — check before you go.
The free slots, and how the booking actually works
The free entry times are real, but they are not walk-in.
- Slots are released exactly four days before the visit date, at 10:00 Barcelona time
- They’re booked through the museum’s own site
- Popular slots go within minutes of release
- There are also four open-door days a year: 4 January, 12 February, 17 May and 24 September
Both times we went, I had to do the prior booking on their site. After pandemics, this rule was almost for every museum, and we were prepared for this.
Is it worth it with children?
I think it is worth it to go with kids who are into art, who enjoy painting, drawing or doing things. Happy to say that by that time Damian enjoyed drawing a lot and he enjoyed the museum. Marc instead, was too small, and not into it, and he got bored.
How long, and what to see
The museum is not big, 1h for sure it is enough if you are not an artist, and only want to learn about Picasso a little bit more. Of course, those who are into art, or who studied Picasso work and path, for sure will need more than 1 hour.
Getting there and making a morning of it
Carrer Montcada, in El Born, in a run of medieval palaces — the building is part of the appeal. Closed Mondays.
The museum is a five-minute walk from the Chocolate Museum and ten from Parc de la Ciutadella.
Related
- Chocolate Museum Barcelona with kids — five minutes away
- 1 Day at Parc de la Ciutadella with Kids
- 50 Free Things to Do in Barcelona — the free slots belong in that table
- Top Places to Visit in Barcelona
- Barcelona Gothic Quarter
- Outbound: https://www.museupicasso.bcn.cat
Picasso Museum Barcelona: FAQ
Is the Picasso Museum Barcelona free for children?
Yes. Under-18s enter free every day of the year, with no advance booking needed — bring ID for them at the entrance. Adults pay €14 online or €15 at the ticket office.
When is the Picasso Museum Barcelona free for everyone?
On the first Sunday of every month, all day. Also on Thursday afternoons from 4pm to 7pm in the winter season, and Thursday to Saturday evenings from 7pm to 9pm in summer. There are four additional open-door days: 4 January, 12 February, 17 May and 24 September.
How do you book the free entry slots?
Through the museum’s own website. Free slots are released exactly four days before the visit date at 10am Barcelona time, and the popular ones go within minutes, so book the moment they open.
How much is the Picasso Museum Barcelona?
€14 booked online and €15 at the ticket office for adults. Under-18s are free every day.
