Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB) will reinforce its public transport services in Barcelona this Saturday, 16 May, and into the early hours of Sunday, 17 May, to help attendees access the various cultural venues and museums opening their doors for the annual Night of Museums event.
The metro network, which operates continuously throughout Saturday nights, will see increased customer service and security staff, particularly at central city stations such as Passeig de Gràcia, Jaume I, and Urquinaona. Additionally, the Montjuïc Funicular, which usually runs until 10pm on spring and summer Saturdays, will extend its operating hours until 1am on Sunday to serve Montjuïc's museums and cultural spaces. The 150 bus line (Plaça Espanya - Montjuïc Castle) also runs until 9pm.
Beyond enhancing transport, the TMB Foundation is participating in the Night of Museums by exceptionally opening the Espai Mercè Sala exhibition hall. Located in the connection corridor between the two Diagonal metro station (L5) vestibules, the hall will be accessible from 7pm until 1am.
Espai Mercè Sala Features Metropolitan Exhibition
Visitors to Espai Mercè Sala will be able to see the current exhibition, 'Naturalment metropolitans' (Naturally Metropolitan). This display, organised by the Barcelona Metropolitan Area (AMB), presents a full vision of how the metropolitan park network has been developed. It highlights nature-based solutions and quality architecture and landscape projects, following the principles of the New European Bauhaus.
This exhibition is part of the World Capital of Architecture 2026 and coincides with the AMB's 15th anniversary. It offers insight into the transformation of former industrial, agricultural, and natural areas into new public spaces with high environmental and social value for citizens. The 'Naturalment metropolitans' exhibition will remain open until 22 July.
Night of Museums Across Barcelona Metropolitan Area
The Night of Museums is a major event for International Museum Day, promoted by the Council of Europe. This year marks its 19th edition in the Barcelona metropolitan area. Beyond open doors and guided tours, the event includes concerts, recitals, workshops, and theatre performances, adding new dimensions to collections and exhibitions. This year's event is marked by the renovation of some cultural facilities and anniversaries, such as that of the Pedralbes Monastery.
Ninety-four institutions from eight metropolitan cities are collaborating in this edition: Barcelona, L'Hospitalet, Badalona, Cornellà de Llobregat, Esplugues de Llobregat, Sant Adrià de Besòs, Sant Joan Despí, and Santa Coloma de Gramenet. Across Europe, more than 4,000 museums in 40 countries participate in this cultural event.
Looking ahead, the extended public transport and special exhibition opening aim to make the Night of Museums accessible to as many people as possible, encouraging engagement with Catalonia's rich cultural offerings.
