Free Cultural Access Across Barcelona
Barcelona's annual La Mercè festival will include a citywide programme of free museum and cultural site entries, beginning Tuesday 22 September with a special opening at Biblioteca Pública Arús. The initiative, detailed in a guide published by El Nacional and verified against official listings, offers no-cost admission to a range of museums, historic buildings, and archives through Sunday 27 September.
Key Dates and Venues
The largest number of free openings will take place on Thursday 24 September. On that day, MUHBA El Born and Castell de Montjuïc will be open from 10:00 to 20:00, while MUHBA Plaça del Rei will operate from 10:00 to 19:00. Museu Picasso will offer free entry to both its permanent collection and the temporary exhibition Picasso Cyprus. Encounters with Mediterranean Ceramics. At the Museu de Ciències Naturals de Barcelona, visitors can explore the Planet Life, Invisible Animals, and Living Rooftop exhibits without charge.
Special Entry Conditions
Poble Espanyol will grant free admission on 24 September from 10:00 to 20:00, but only to those registered as residents of Barcelona city. MOCO Museum will offer free entry to anyone named Mercè, Mercedes or Merche on the same day, while other visitors will receive a two-for-one ticket offer. Museu de la Xocolata will be open from 10:00 to 15:00, with final entry at 14:30.
Visitors are advised to consult the official La Mercè programme before visiting, as the guide references activities scheduled from 23 to 27 September and individual venues may vary in hours or availability.
Full details and exact times are available via the Ajuntament de Barcelona’s cultural listings, which coordinate the festival’s public access events.
Primary sources: Museu d'Història de Barcelona (MUHBA). Reported by barna.news.
