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MUSEU D'ART MODERN (Museum of Modern Art):
This museum contains the most important collection of paintings, drawings and sketches from the early years of Pablo Picasso, especially those between 1895 and 1904. His works from 1917, the year he collaborated with the Russian Ballets of Diaghilev, and the series Las Meninas, inspired by Velázquez's painting, are exceptional.

C. Montcada, 15-19. Metro: Line 4 (jaume I).
Open: Tuesday to Saturday and holidays from 10am. to 8pm. and Sundays from 10am. to 3pm.
Telephone: 93 3196310

MUSEU D'ART CONTEMPORANI (Museum of Contemporary Art):
This modern building was completed in 1995 and houses works by artists from the last 40 years.

PlaŤa Angels, 1. Metro: Line 1 (Universitat and Catalunya) 2 (Universitat) and Line 3.
Open: Tuesday to Friday from 12 to 8pm.; Saturday from 10am. to 8pm.; Sunday and holidays from 10am. to 3pm.
Telephone: 93 4120810

MUSEU PICASSO (Picasso Museum):
This museum contains the most important collection of paintings, drawings and sketches from the early years of Pablo Picasso, especially those between 1895 and 1904. His works from 1917, the year he collaborated with the Russian Ballets of Diaghilev, and the series Las Meninas, inspired by Velázquez's painting, are exceptional.

C. Montcada, 15-19. Metro: Line 4 (jaume I).
Open: Tuesday to Saturday and holidays from 10am. to 8pm. and Sundays from 10am. to 3pm.
Telephone: 93 3196310

MUSEU FREDERIC MARČS (Frederic Marčs Museum)
This museum was founded and donated to the city by the sculptor and collector Frederic Marčs (1893-1991). On display in this unique museum are sculptures from all over Spain from pre-Roman times to the 19th century. There is also a section devoted to objects of the past, including fans and holy water fonts/soups. This is called the Sentimental Museum.
PlaŤa Sant lu, 5-6. Metro: Line 4 (Jaume I).
Open: Tuesday to Saturday from 10am. to 5pm.; Sundays and holidays from 10am. to 2pm.
Telephone: 93 3105800

MUSEU D'HISTŇRIA DE LA CIUTAT (City's History Museum)
Art and artifacts concerned with the heritage of Barcelona. Excavated remains of anciant structures, documents, engravings, etc.
PlaŤa del Rei. Metro: Lines 3 (Liceu) and 4 (Jaume I).
Open: Tuesday to Saturday from 10am. to 2pm. and from 4pm. to 8pm.; Sundays and holidays from 10am. to 2pm.
Telephone: 93 3151111

CASA MUSEU GAUDI (Gaudi's House-Museum)
Interesting works and memorabilia of Antoni Gaud’ are displayed.
C. Olot, G†ell Park.
Open: 10am. to 2pm. and 4 to 6pm.; from April to September open until 7pm. Closed Saturdays.
Telephone: 93 2846446

MUSEU DEL TEMPLE EXPIATORI DE LA SAGRADA FAMILIA (Museum of the Expiatory Temple of the Holy Family)
This small museum shows the history of the construction of the temple, including photographs and personal objects belonging to Gaud’.
C. Mallorca, 401. Metro: Lines 2 and 5 (Sagrada Familia).
Open: November to February from 9am. to 6pm.; March, September and October from 9am. to 7pm.; rest of the year from 9am. to 8pm. Open everyday.
Telephone: 93 4550247

MUSEU DE ZOOLOGIA (Zoological Museum)
On display is a collection of stuffed specimens. Interesting exhibits are also organized.
Passeig Picasso. Metro: Line 4 (Barceloneta) and Line 1 (Arc de Triomf).
Telephone: 93 3196912

MUSEU DE GEOLOGIA (Geology Museum)
An interactive museum, among the most modern in the world, catering especially to youngsters.
C. Teodor Roviralta, 55 and Cister 64. Train: FGC Trains (Tibidabo), Tramvia Blau (Blue Tram).
Telephone: 93 2126050

And besides, there are other great museums in Barcelona that you should visit:
- Museu de la Cičncia (Science Museum).
- Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya (Museum of Archeology of Catalonia).
- Museu Monestir de Pedralbes (Pedralbes Monastery-Museum).
- Museu Etnol—gic (Ethnology Museum).
- Fundaciň Joan Mir— (Joan Mir— Fundation).
- Fundaciň de Antoni Tŕpies (Antoni Tŕpies Fundation).
- Museu d'Histňria de Catalunya (Museum of the History of Catalonia).
- Museu del Cňmic i la Il.Lustraci— (Comic Book and Illustrations Museum).
- Museu Mar’tim (Maritime Museum - The Great Sea Adventure).
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