Fundació Joan Miró
The fusion of architecture and art in a unique space
On Montjuïc Mountain, seamlessly integrated into the landscape yet possessing its own unique identity, stands the Fundació Joan Miró—a masterpiece of rationalist architecture in Barcelona that houses 14,000 works by the Catalan artist. Its creation was made possible through the collaboration of two geniuses: the artist Joan Miró and the architect Josep Lluís Sert.
Fundació Joan Miró was established by the artist himself with an initial collection consisting largely of his private works. His vision was to create an internationally recognized space in Barcelona, to promote research and studies on contemporary art, and to showcase his artistic legacy.
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Joan Miró, the catalan artist with the greatest international impact of his time
Opened to the public in 1975, the Fundació has since become a dynamic space where Miró’s art coexists with contemporary artistic creation.
With an interdisciplinary approach, the Joan Miró Fundació organizes temporary exhibitions featuring 20th- and 21st-century artists, alongside academic activities and collaborative projects with other institutions and entities in the country. Through its exhibition and educational programs, it presents thematic reflections on subjects related to Miró’s work and contemporary artistic creation.
Fundació Joan Miró is housed in a building designed by architect Josep Lluís Sert, and it is one of the rare examples of museums worldwide where artist and architect establish a dialogue of complicity between the artwork and the space that houses it. Sert drew inspiration from traditional Mediterranean structures to design a building of white concrete and glass, featuring an open architectural style with large terraces and interior courtyards that enhance visitor circulation.
At the Fundació Joan Miró, you can explore the artist’s entire body of work, beginning with his early paintings influenced by Impressionism, Fauvism, and French Cubism, such as “Chapel of Sant Joan d'Horta” or “Portraits of a young girl”. You can then move through his fully Surrealist period ("The Bottle of Wine") or his collages, such as "Homage to Prats". Additionally, the collection includes his pieces on the Spanish Civil War, like "Man and Woman in front of a Pile of Excrement", as well as one of the works from the "Constellations" series, painted during the Second World War.
This cultural space is fully accessible for visitors, including those with reduced mobility or disabilities. In addition to the Miró and Sert Collection, inside the venue you will find a dedicated shop, a library, a bookstore, and a café.
When planning your visit, keep in mind that the opening hours vary between winter and summer seasons. You can access the Fundació up to half an hour before closing time. The average duration for a complete visit is 30 minutes. Discover this unique space on the official website of the Fundació Joan Miró!
How to get to Fundació Miró
The cable car is the most convenient and attractive option. From the cable car, you can enjoy extraordinary views of Barcelona! Use the Parc de Montjuïc stop.
Moreover, from this station, you can visit other cultural attractions such as the National Art Museum of Catalonia, Poble Espanyol, and the Ethnological Museum of Barcelona. It is also very close to the Olympic Ring, the historic venue of the Barcelona '92 Olympic Games.
For the most curious of you
- In 1956, architect Josep Lluís Sert had already designed Joan Miró's studio in Mallorca.
- The building was awarded the "Council of Europe Museum Prize" in 1977 and the "Twenty-five Year Award" in 2002.
- If you want to learn more about the artist, Barcelona features three of his works, created to welcome visitors arriving in the city by air, land, and sea. These are the mural at Terminal 2 of El Prat Airport, the sculpture "Woman and Bird" at Escorxador Parc, near Sants Station, and the mosaic at Pla de l’Os on La Rambla, close to the port.
