White Rabbit: The Off-Museum of Barcelona

The basics

Spanning circus, multimedia, street art, and contemporary art, White Rabbit shows that Catalan culture extends far beyond Gaudí and continues to thrive in the 21st century. Creators include street artist TVBoy, who recreates his signature painting of soccer rivals kissing, La Fura dels Baus, an alternative Cirque du Soleil group that performed at the Barcelona Olympics, and many more. You’re sure to leave with an enriched understanding of Catalans and Catalonia alike, from Barca’s rivalry with Real Madrid to the symbols of Sant Jordi (St. George).

Things to know before you go

• White Rabbit: the Off-Museum of Barcelona is a great choice for social media mavens, immersive art fans, and anyone with an interest in Catalan culture.
• Allow about an hour to experience the museum.
• While you can buy tickets at the door, it’s worth reserving online in advance—they do sell out, particularly during high season.
• White Rabbit has barrier-free access and wheelchair-friendly bathrooms; registered service dogs are welcome on a leash. The lighting may challenge people with sensory issues or epilepsy.

How to get there

White Rabbit: The Off-Museum of Barcelona lies on Passeig de Gràcia in the heart of Barcelona, a stone’s throw from Gaudí’s Casa Batlló. It’s a 5-minute walk from Passeig de Gràcia metro station (Lines 2, 3, and 4) and about a 10-minute walk from Catalunya station, which has rail connections as well as a metro (Lines 1, 3, 6, and 7).

When to get there

White Rabbit: The Off-Museum of Barcelona is usually open from 10am–8pm seven days a week, with the last entry at 7pm. For a quieter experience and less crowded photos, plan to visit in the morning and during the working week.

Is Catalan culture different from Spanish culture?

A bit like how the UK contains England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, Spain includes a number of different regions with their own traditions, languages, and varying degrees of political independence. Catalonia is one of these regions, with Barcelona as its capital. As well as their own language—which you’ll hear widely spoken in the city—Catalans have their own history and culture, from Catalan modernism (Gaudí and friends) to Sant Jordi (St. George).