Museu Picasso Barcelona Hours 2026: When Not to Go
Full opening hours for the Museu Picasso in Barcelona — winter and summer schedules, Monday closures, free entry times, and the quietest slots of the week.
The Museu Picasso in Barcelona is closed every Monday. In winter, it opens from 10:00 to 19:00, Tuesday to Sunday. In summer, it opens an hour earlier and stays open until 21:00 on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Free entry runs Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 19:00 to 21:00 in summer (Picasso Convida) and Thursday 16:00 to 19:00 in winter.
If you've searched for "Picasso Museum Barcelona opening hours," this is the full 2026 schedule — winter, summer, free days, closures, and the quietest times to go.
What are the Picasso Museum Barcelona opening hours in 2026?
Winter schedule (September 29, 2025 – March 29, 2026): Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00–19:00. Closed Mondays.
Summer schedule (March 31 – September 27, 2026):
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday: 9:00–20:00
- Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 9:00–21:00
- Closed Mondays
Last entry is 30 minutes before closing. The ticket desk also closes 30 minutes early. Confirm current hours on the official museum site.
When is the Picasso Museum closed?
The museum closes on:
- Every Monday of the year
- January 1 (New Year's Day)
- May 1 (Labour Day)
- June 24 (Sant Joan, Barcelona's patron saint)
- December 25 (Christmas Day)
If your only day in Barcelona is a Monday, the Picasso Museum won't be an option. Moco Museum and the Sagrada Família are both open every day — see the full Barcelona museum opening hours guide for alternatives.
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When is the Picasso Museum free to visit?
Free entry runs Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 19:00–21:00 in summer (31 March – 27 September, the Picasso Convida programme) and Thursday 16:00–19:00 in winter (29 September – 29 March), plus the first Sunday of every month, and four Open Door days in 2026: January 4, February 12 (Santa Eulàlia), May 17 (International Museum Day, on Sunday because the museum is closed Mondays), and September 24 (La Mercè).
In summer (31 March to 27 September), those 19:00–21:00 hours on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday are the free Picasso Convida window — advance booking required. Some travel sites still list them as paid; the official site confirms they are free.
All free slots require advance booking, released exactly 4 days before at 10:00 AM Barcelona time. For the full month-by-month 2026 calendar, the booking trick, and whether free is worth the queue, see our Picasso Museum free admission guide.
What is the best time to visit the Picasso Museum?
Winter (October–March): Tuesday or Wednesday at 10:00 opening. The tour groups haven't arrived yet, and the queue on Carrer Montcada is short or non-existent.
Summer (April–September): Thursday, Friday, or Saturday after 18:00. Most tourists are eating dinner, and the extended hours mean you can spend 2–3 hours inside without rushing.
Avoid:
- Weekend midday (11:00–15:00) — the queue can hit 45 minutes even with a booked ticket.
- Winter Thursday afternoons (16:00–19:00) — the winter free slot draws the biggest crowd of the week. (Summer Thursday/Friday/Saturday 19:00–21:00 are also free via Picasso Convida, and noticeably calmer — fewer people know about them.)
- The week around La Mercè (September 24) — Barcelona's main festival pushes visitor numbers to peak levels.
Are Picasso Museum hours different in summer?
Yes. The museum runs two schedules:
| Season | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (Sep 29 – Mar 29) | Tue–Sun | 10:00–19:00 |
| Summer (Mar 31 – Sep 27) | Tue/Wed/Sun | 9:00–20:00 |
| Summer (Mar 31 – Sep 27) | Thu/Fri/Sat | 9:00–21:00 |
In both seasons, the museum is closed every Monday and the last entry is 30 minutes before closing. Free entry also shifts with the season: winter is Thursday from 16:00 to 19:00, while summer opens up to Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 19:00 to 21:00.
Quick reference: Picasso Museum opening hours 2026
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Winter hours | Tue–Sun 10:00–19:00 |
| Summer hours (Tue/Wed/Sun) | 9:00–20:00 |
| Summer hours (Thu/Fri/Sat) | 9:00–21:00 |
| Closed day | Every Monday |
| Annual closures | Jan 1, May 1, Jun 24, Dec 25 |
| Free entry | Summer (31 Mar–27 Sep): Thu/Fri/Sat 19:00–21:00 (Picasso Convida) · Winter (29 Sep–29 Mar): Thu 16:00–19:00 · First Sunday of every month · Open Door days Jan 4, Feb 12, May 17, Sep 24 |
| Last entry | 30 minutes before closing |
| Address | Carrer de Montcada 15-23, 08003 Barcelona |
| Metro | Jaume I (L4) — 3 min walk |
| Website | museupicassobcn.cat |
Hours and closures can change — confirm on the official site before your visit. For tickets, prices, and how to book, see our Picasso Museum tickets guide.
Last verified: May 2026 — confirmed against the official Museu Picasso site (museupicassobcn.cat) on 10 May 2026. We re-check this page monthly.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Picasso Museum Barcelona opening hours in 2026?
Winter (September 29 – March 29): Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00–19:00. Summer (March 31 – September 27): Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday 9:00–20:00 and Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9:00–21:00. Closed every Monday, January 1, May 1, June 24, and December 25.
Is the Picasso Museum open on Mondays?
No. The Museu Picasso is closed every Monday of the year, including public holidays. It is also closed on January 1, May 1, June 24 (Sant Joan), and December 25. If Monday is your only day in Barcelona, Moco Museum and the Sagrada Família are open every day.
What time is free entry at the Picasso Museum?
In summer (31 March – 27 September), the Picasso Convida programme makes entry free Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 19:00 to 21:00. In winter (29 September – 29 March) the free slot is Thursday only, 16:00 to 19:00. Also free all day on the first Sunday of every month and four Open Door days: January 4, February 12, May 17, and September 24. All free slots require advance booking — walk-ins are not accepted and slots fill up fast.
What is the best time to visit the Picasso Museum?
Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 10:00 (opening time in winter) are the quietest slots. Friday and Saturday late evenings in summer (after 19:00) are also calm — most tourists are at dinner, and these are free Picasso Convida hours that fewer visitors know about. Avoid winter Thursday afternoons 16:00–19:00 (the winter free slot draws crowds) and any weekend midday.
Are Picasso Museum opening hours different in summer?
Yes. From March 31 to September 27, the museum opens an hour earlier (9:00) every day and stays open until 21:00 on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Winter schedule (September 29 – March 29) is Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00–19:00 only.
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