How much does the Articket Barcelona cost?

The Articket Barcelona costs €38 for adults. It includes skip-the-line access to 6 art museums in Barcelona: Museu Picasso, Fundació Joan Miró, MNAC, MACBA, Fundació Antoni Tàpies, and CCCB.

Is the Articket Barcelona worth it?

If you plan to visit 3 or more museums, the Articket saves you money. At 3 museums you break even, and at 6 museums you save around 45%. It also includes skip-the-line access at all venues.

How long is the Articket Barcelona valid?

The Articket is valid for 12 months from the date of first use at any of the 6 included museums.

Which museums are included in the Articket Barcelona?

The 6 museums are: Museu Picasso, Fundació Joan Miró, MNAC (Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya), MACBA (Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona), Fundació Antoni Tàpies, and CCCB (Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona).

Where can I buy the Articket Barcelona?

You can buy the Articket at any of the 6 included museums or online at articket.org. Tip: pick it up at MACBA or Tàpies where there are usually no queues.

Does the Articket Barcelona include skip-the-line access?

Yes. The Articket includes skip-the-line access at all 6 museums. This is especially valuable at Museu Picasso, where ticket queues can be long.

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Articket Barcelona: Is It Worth It? Honest Math + Tips for 2026

The Articket costs €38 for 6 Barcelona art museums with skip-the-line access. Here's the honest math by visitor profile and tips most sites won't tell you.

Art Visit Guide

08 Feb 2026 — 4 min read

Articket BCN art passport with museum stamps from Joan Miró, Picasso, and MACBA

The Articket is Barcelona's official art museum pass — one ticket, six museums, skip-the-line access at all of them. It costs €38 and covers the Museu Picasso, Fundació Joan Miró, MNAC, MACBA, Fundació Antoni Tàpies, and CCCB.

Every travel site says "buy it." But whether it actually saves you money depends on how many museums you'll visit, how old you are, and when you go.

Here's the honest breakdown.

In 3 minutes

The Articket costs €38 and includes 6 art museums with skip-the-line access
It pays for itself at 3 museums if you're a full-price adult — but not if you qualify for free entry days
The real value isn't just savings: it's skipping the Picasso Museum queue and not having to book time slots

The math: when it saves you money

Buying tickets individually for all 6 museums costs roughly €70–76 depending on current exhibition pricing. The Articket saves up to 45% if you visit all six.

But most visitors don't visit all six. Here's what matters:

3 museums (Picasso + Miró + MNAC): You'd pay around €43–46 individually. The Articket at €38 saves you a few euros — plus you skip lines, which at the Picasso Museum alone can mean 30–60 minutes in high season.

4 museums (add MACBA or Tàpies): Individual total: roughly €55–58. The Articket saves around €17–20. This is where it clearly pays off.

2 museums or fewer: The math doesn't work. Buy individual tickets.

Prices can change — always confirm on each museum's official site before your visit.

Who should buy it

The 3-day art visitor. You're planning Picasso, Miró, and MNAC at minimum. The pass saves money, saves queuing time, and gives you the flexibility to add a fourth museum if the mood strikes.

Families with kids over 16. Children under 16 enter free with an Articket holder, but teenagers 16+ need their own ticket. If you're a family of adults who'll visit 3+ museums, the per-person savings add up.

Spontaneous planners. The Articket is valid for 12 months from purchase. No need to pick dates or book time slots. You show up, go to the fast-track desk, and walk in. For visitors who hate rigid schedules, this flexibility is the real product.

Who should skip it

Under-25s and over-65s. Most of these museums offer significant discounts or free entry for these groups. Do the math with reduced prices before buying.

Sunday strategists. The Picasso Museum is free on the first Sunday of the month and Thursday evenings from 6 pm. MNAC is free every Saturday from 3 pm and the first Sunday of the month. If your schedule lines up, you can visit the big three without paying full price.

Visitors who only want Picasso. If that's your only museum, an individual ticket is cheaper. But check — the queue can be long, and the Articket's skip-the-line access has a separate entrance that can save you serious time.

Free entry days and reduced rates change — verify on each museum's website before relying on them.

3 tips most sites won't tell you

Don't pick up your Articket at the Picasso Museum. The general queue there is the longest of the six. Pick it up at MACBA or Tàpies — both are quick and central. Then go to Picasso with your pass already activated and use the separate Articket entrance.

The CCCB is hit or miss. Unlike the other five, the CCCB is an exhibition space, not a permanent collection. What's on changes completely. Check the current program before going — some exhibitions are excellent (World Press Photo, for example), others may not be relevant to your interests.

It's not personal — you can share it. The Articket doesn't have your name on it. If you visit 4 museums and your travel partner arrives later, they can use the remaining visits within the 12-month window.

Verified facts

Price: €38 (official site)
Validity: 12 months from date of purchase
Museums included: Museu Picasso, Fundació Joan Miró, MNAC, MACBA, Fundació Antoni Tàpies, CCCB
Includes: Permanent collections + temporary exhibitions (except MNAC Gaudí exhibition)
Skip-the-line: Yes, at all 6 museums
Children under 16: Free with an adult Articket holder
Where to buy: Online at articketbcn.org or at any of the 6 museums
Where to pick up: Any of the 6 museums or Barcelona Airport (T1 and T2)

All information verified against articketbcn.org and bcnshop.barcelonaturisme.com as of February 2026. Hours, prices, and free entry policies can change — confirm on each museum's official page before you go.

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One more thing: if you only have two days and want to make the Articket count, do Picasso + Miró on day one (they're the two where skip-the-line matters most) and MNAC + one of the Raval museums on day two. Tàpies takes 45 minutes and is right on Passeig de Gràcia, so you can squeeze it in between anything.