Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona (CCCB)

The basics

The center hosts frequent and different exhibitions, along with various courses and workshops, debates, audiovisual programs, theatrical programs, concerts, and festivals. Common topics include modern art, culture, cities, public spaces, and other contemporary issues. There are also two archives with an extensive multimedia and experimental film collection, a bookstore, and a bar and restaurant. Visitors can easily combine a visit to the CCCB with the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art nearby.

Things to know before you go

• The center is ideal for art and culture lovers.

• Some exhibits are only available in Spanish or Catalan.

• Some programs, including specific courses, workshops, and debates, are free.

• Free admission is available for Articket and Barcelona Card holders, ICOM members, and children 16 and under.

• The center is accessible and offers special guided tours for hearing- and sight-impaired people.

• Free WiFi is available in certain areas of the center.

How to get there

The center is located in the heart of the El Raval neighborhood of Barcelona and is easily accessible by public transportation. The closest metro, FGC, Rodalies, and bus stops are at Plaça Catalunya or Universitat. Parking is available at Carrer dels Angels, Plaça Castella, and Plaça Catalunya.

When to get there

The center is open Tuesdays through Sundays and bank holidays from 11am to 8pm (with the last admission 30 minutes before closing). It’s closed on (non-holiday) Mondays, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Free admission is offered on Sundays after 3pm. Check the schedule for the timing of the various programs. The center is especially busy in mid-June during the Sonar dance festival, as some daytime events are held there.

Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art (MACBA)

Located near the CCCB in El Raval, the MACBA is a modern glass and concrete building that is home to a 5,000-piece collection of contemporary and avant-garde art from Catalan, Spanish, and international artists like Miquel Barcelo, Susana Solano, Paul Klee, and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Temporary exhibitions are usually held for three- to six-month periods at a time.