Design Museum of Barcelona
About This Museum
The Design Museum of Barcelona feels less like a hallowed hall of artifacts and more like a vibrant, three-dimensional storybook of everyday life. It’s a place where the chairs you sit on, the lamps that light your room, and the graphics on your favorite product packaging are treated with the reverence of masterpieces. Housed in a strikingly contemporary building that’s a design statement in itself, the museum zooms in with remarkable clarity on the evolution of Spanish industrial and decorative arts. You leave not just having seen objects, but understanding the ideas and cultural shifts that shaped them.
Collection Highlights
You'll trace the entire arc of modern Spanish living, from an ornate 1930s 'Silla de ruedas' wheelchair to the iconic, colorful Dalinesque 'Bocca' sofa. The collections are brilliantly curated, placing a sleek 1980s Simon motorcycle next to groundbreaking graphic design posters and timeless furniture pieces that feel both familiar and revolutionary.
Visitor Information
It's wonderfully accessible at Plaça de les Glòries, right by the Torre Glòries. The layout is intuitive, so you can easily wander through a century of design in an afternoon without feeling overwhelmed—and the rooftop terrace provides a fantastic pause with panoramic city views.
Architecture & Building
The building is a bold, modern structure defined by sharp angles and vast expanses of glass, its facade punctuated by dramatic triangular overhangs that create a dynamic and unmistakable silhouette on the skyline.
Contact & Location
Address: 08018, Sant Martí, Barcelona, Barcelonès, Barcelona, Catalunya, España
Phone: +34 932 56 67 00
Website: Visit Website
