Museu Frederic Marès
Barri Gòtic, Barcelona
- Tue to Sat
- 10:00 to 19:00
- Sun
- 11:00 to 20:00
- Mon
- Closed
Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 to 19:00, Sunday 11:00 to 20:00, as listed by the city council. Free on the first Sunday of the month and on Sunday afternoons from 15:00.
Source: opendata-ajuntament.barcelona.cat, checked 7 Nov 2026.
A sculpture museum beside the cathedral, founded on the collections of the sculptor Frederic Marès. It also has a Cabinet of Curiosities with everyday objects.
What's on near Museu Frederic Marès
Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Museu Frederic Marès, from the weekly Barcelona events calendar.
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 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 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.
Carnaval de Barcelona 2027
Carnival week with the arrival of the king, Dijous Gras and street parades in the neighbourhoods. The 2026 programme ran 12 to 18 February, and the 2027 programme is not published yet.
Smaller local events nearby
Concert: Manllevat i transformat. Lart de la transcripció,Integral de lobra per a orgue Concert
Tue 10 Nov · Oratori de Sant Felip Neri, el Barri Gòtic
A concert at Oratori de Sant Felip Neri.
€22 · from 19:30 · Map · Source: Ajuntament de Barcelona · Concert "Manllevat i transformat. L’art de la transcripció - Integral de l’obra per a orgue de J. S. Bach II
L'art del fervor. Devocions barcelonines del Barroc entre universalisme i identitats loc Performance
Mon 16 Nov · Museu d'Història de Barcelona. Plaça del Rei - Saló del Tinell, el Barri Gòtic
A show at Museu d'Història de Barcelona. Plaça del Rei - Saló del Tinell, with free entry.
Free · from 18:30 · Map · Source: Ajuntament de Barcelona · Conferència 'L'art del fervor. Devocions barcelonines del Barroc entre universalisme i identitats locals
Nearby
Around Barri Gòtic
Roman streets and Gothic squares
The Barri Gòtic is the oldest core of Barcelona, a tangle of lanes between the Rambla and Via Laietana. The cathedral, the civic square and the Roman remains under Plaça del Rei all sit within a few minutes of each other.
Barri Gòtic has 30 places on the Roam Barcelona map: 6 shops, 5 bars, 5 landmarks, 4 churches and cathedrals, 4 restaurants, 4 cafes and 2 museums. Read the Barri Gòtic guide.
From the blog
Good to know
- What is the address of Museu Frederic Marès?
- Plaça de Sant Iu 5, 08002 Barcelona.
- What are the opening hours of Museu Frederic Marès?
- Tue to Sat 10:00 to 19:00; Sun 11:00 to 20:00; Closed Mon. Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 to 19:00, Sunday 11:00 to 20:00, as listed by the city council. Free on the first Sunday of the month and on Sunday afternoons from 15:00.
- How long do you need at Museu Frederic Marès?
- Plan for 1.5 hours.
- When is the best time to visit Museu Frederic Marès?
- Morning.
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