Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria
El Born, Barcelona
1 Mar to 31 Oct
- Tue to Sun
- 10:00 to 20:00
- Mon
- Closed
Rest of the year
- Tue to Sat
- 10:00 to 19:00
- Sun
- 10:00 to 20:00
- Mon
- Closed
Closed 1 May, 24 June, 25 December and 1 January; access to the building is free, the archaeological site is ticketed. As listed by the city council.
Source: opendata-ajuntament.barcelona.cat, checked 7 Nov 2026.
A cultural centre in the former Born market hall, which preserves the excavated remains of a district destroyed in 1714.
What the guides say about Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria
The Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria and Santa Maria del Mar are on the El Born side of Via Laietana.
What's on near Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria
Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria, from the weekly Barcelona events calendar.
Picasso and Architecture
Looks at how Picasso engaged with architecture, from urban views and interiors to sculptural experiments and his exchanges with Le Corbusier.
Heidi De Vries, CC BY 2.0 Fira de Santa Llúcia 2026
Christmas market in front of the cathedral with stalls for Christmas trees, nativity figures and crafts. The organiser's site prints 28 November to 23 December without naming a year, so the 2026 dates are still to be confirmed.
La Mercè 2027
The city's main festival, with Mexico City as guest city. The 2026 edition ran 23 to 27 September, and the 2027 dates are not printed yet.
Catalan Art & Architecture Gallery (Josep Bracons), CC BY-SA 2.0 Cavalcada de Reis 2027
Three Kings parade: the Kings arrive by sea at the Port Vell and the cavalcade crosses the city in the evening. The 2027 route and times are not announced yet.
Smaller local events nearby
Floquet de Neu: joc de miralls Performance
Mon 9 Nov · El Born. Museu d'Història de Barcelona - Sala Moragues, Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera
A show at El Born. Museu d'Història de Barcelona - Sala Moragues, with free entry.
Free · from 18:30 · Map · Source: Ajuntament de Barcelona · Conferència 'Floquet de Neu: joc de miralls
Exhibition: Tot el que no volia Exhibition
10 to 30 Nov · Centre Cívic Convent de Sant Agustí, Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera
An exhibition at Centre Cívic Convent de Sant Agustí, with free entry.
Free · Map · Source: Ajuntament de Barcelona · Exposició 'Tot el que no volia
Nearby
Around El Born
Medieval merchants and the Picasso Museum
El Born is the former merchants' quarter across Via Laietana from the Gothic Quarter. Carrer de Montcada holds the Museu Picasso and the Museu de Cultures del Món, and Santa Maria del Mar sits at its heart.
El Born has 22 places on the Roam Barcelona map: 6 museums, 3 landmarks, 3 wine bars, 2 restaurants, 2 shops, 2 parks and gardens, 1 market, 1 cafe, 1 bar and 1 church or cathedral. Read the El Born guide.
Good to know
- What is the address of Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria?
- Plaça Comercial 12, 08003 Barcelona.
- What are the opening hours of Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria?
- 1 Mar to 31 Oct: Tue to Sun 10:00 to 20:00; Closed Mon. Rest of the year: Tue to Sat 10:00 to 19:00; Sun 10:00 to 20:00; Closed Mon. Closed 1 May, 24 June, 25 December and 1 January; access to the building is free, the archaeological site is ticketed. As listed by the city council.
- How much does Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria cost?
- Nothing. Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria is free to visit.
- How long do you need at Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria?
- Plan for 1 hour.
- When is the best time to visit Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria?
- Morning.
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