CaixaForum
CaixaForum
4.5
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Neighbourhood: El Raval
Once a downtrodden corner of downtown Barcelona, this gritty area has seen a cultural resurgence boasting an excellent nightlife and one of the most multi ethnic spots in the entire city. A sense of humble authenticity protrudes from the many independent record stores, second hand shops, and student bars that seem to light up the streets day and night. The rocking epicenter, the MACBA Plaça, is a modern day forum for bohemian youth, abuzz with the sights and sounds of late-night gatherings and talented skateboarders showing off their latest tricks.
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- Espanya • 5 min walk
- Hostafrancs • 9 min walk
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Evliya C
3 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
You have to wait in the queue at least an hour if you are luck. There are only two staff working in the ticket desk very slowly.
Written March 31, 2024
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Ariana S
21 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
First, I was very critical of the Caixa Forum in Barcelona, but when we arrived it convinced me to be a super decision!
Written August 7, 2023
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OZS_ATW
Budapest, Hungary3,534 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
We did not have much time so we just checked from the outside. The buildings were so nice, check out the tiny details. Fantastic!
Written July 6, 2023
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permia
Ireland63,588 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
An eclectic trio of exhibitions were absorbing. Six Egyptian mummies from the British Museum featured. Accompanied with the latest scientific research, elucidating the customs and society of civilisations of millennia ago.
A selection from the Prado comprised great works including premier portraits by luminaries such as Goya.
Another exposition constituted non European magical outlooks, plus contemporary interpretations of eternal themes.
Its home is worthy of mention. Another marvellous legacy from the industrial powerhouse of textiles, a former textile factory imagined by the famous Josep Puig i Cadafalch. Completed in 1911 it lasted only 8 years producing textiles.
Having a number of roles until it was acquired by the Foundation in 1963, it opened as a cultural outlet in 2002.
A selection from the Prado comprised great works including premier portraits by luminaries such as Goya.
Another exposition constituted non European magical outlooks, plus contemporary interpretations of eternal themes.
Its home is worthy of mention. Another marvellous legacy from the industrial powerhouse of textiles, a former textile factory imagined by the famous Josep Puig i Cadafalch. Completed in 1911 it lasted only 8 years producing textiles.
Having a number of roles until it was acquired by the Foundation in 1963, it opened as a cultural outlet in 2002.
Written April 10, 2023
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periandro
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg10,161 contributions
Jun 2022
It's a cultural center in the city of Barcelona located by the Montjuic Mountain, near the Catalonia National Art Museum. The building harbouring the center, in modernist style, is very interesting. It was built under the architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch's design to be used as a textile factory. Before being destined for the current use it was conveniently restored and a new entrance designed by the Japanese architect Arata Isoztaki was created.
Many cultural events are held in that center, such as temporary exhibitions, concerts, talks, tuition. There is also a media library and a restaurant.
I have visited that place during my stays in Barcelona, on the occasion of several fascinating exhibitions. Among others, one on Etruscan art and civilisation, and another on Ancient Greek and Roman arts can be outlined. The last time I was in that center, on June 14th 2022, the pertinent exhibition was on tattoo culture.
That consisted of a lot of samples about tattoo and related art works and topics in the form of pictures, photographs, tapestry, masks, dresses and others. It was very interesting to contemplate different types of tattoo, from the simplest to the most complex ones, as well as the different techniques implemented throughout History. Apart from the already mentioned items, in that exhibition one could see some masks, especially from Thailand, engravings, books, tools for tattooing, suitcases and other objects related to that particular technique.
The majority of works integrating that exhibition are usually exhibited in the Paris Quai Branley – Jacques Chirac. Every work requires a specific and detailed examination about its nature and the characteristics thereof in order to provide with the appropriate design of the concrete packaging.
The fact of contemplating the works concerned was in general a pleasant exercice. Apart from the enjoyment itself deriving from such a contemplation, the exhibition offered the possibility to learn a great deal about the technique concerned and its history. For example, the attentive observation of some of the items was useful to learn how in China, both the status and the meaning of the tattoo passed through very different stages. It was forbidden at the beginning of Confucianism. In other epochs it was tolerated or just preserved by some ethnic groups living in areas out of the control of the rulers, such as the Derungs and the Dais. Whereas, in Taiwan tattooing it's been a common practice for several millennia among indigenous people, like the Atayels, Even nowadays it's an important factor of cultural identity in those communities against the assimilation policy of the State. In both countries tattooing has largely spread and has reached much relevance in people's culture.
From the foregoing can obviously be gathered that the different exhibitions taking place in CaixaForum are clearly interesting sources of information. It's advisable therefore to try to find out the subject matter of the particular exhibition going on when in Barcelona and, should the occasion arise, endeavour no to miss it.
Many cultural events are held in that center, such as temporary exhibitions, concerts, talks, tuition. There is also a media library and a restaurant.
I have visited that place during my stays in Barcelona, on the occasion of several fascinating exhibitions. Among others, one on Etruscan art and civilisation, and another on Ancient Greek and Roman arts can be outlined. The last time I was in that center, on June 14th 2022, the pertinent exhibition was on tattoo culture.
That consisted of a lot of samples about tattoo and related art works and topics in the form of pictures, photographs, tapestry, masks, dresses and others. It was very interesting to contemplate different types of tattoo, from the simplest to the most complex ones, as well as the different techniques implemented throughout History. Apart from the already mentioned items, in that exhibition one could see some masks, especially from Thailand, engravings, books, tools for tattooing, suitcases and other objects related to that particular technique.
The majority of works integrating that exhibition are usually exhibited in the Paris Quai Branley – Jacques Chirac. Every work requires a specific and detailed examination about its nature and the characteristics thereof in order to provide with the appropriate design of the concrete packaging.
The fact of contemplating the works concerned was in general a pleasant exercice. Apart from the enjoyment itself deriving from such a contemplation, the exhibition offered the possibility to learn a great deal about the technique concerned and its history. For example, the attentive observation of some of the items was useful to learn how in China, both the status and the meaning of the tattoo passed through very different stages. It was forbidden at the beginning of Confucianism. In other epochs it was tolerated or just preserved by some ethnic groups living in areas out of the control of the rulers, such as the Derungs and the Dais. Whereas, in Taiwan tattooing it's been a common practice for several millennia among indigenous people, like the Atayels, Even nowadays it's an important factor of cultural identity in those communities against the assimilation policy of the State. In both countries tattooing has largely spread and has reached much relevance in people's culture.
From the foregoing can obviously be gathered that the different exhibitions taking place in CaixaForum are clearly interesting sources of information. It's advisable therefore to try to find out the subject matter of the particular exhibition going on when in Barcelona and, should the occasion arise, endeavour no to miss it.
Written February 1, 2023
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kcub
16 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
Their online ticketing system sucks. You think you’d save time by buying it online and saving a few cents but u still have to get it verified at the ticketing counter which obvi is usually a lot of people.
I don’t even want to wait to see the whole place until this review because I feel so mad.
At least they have air con here.
I don’t even want to wait to see the whole place until this review because I feel so mad.
At least they have air con here.
Written August 15, 2022
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RChaulafan
82 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
This is quite a small museum in an interesting building. They seem to have one main exhibition at a time - currently an exhibition on tattooing - its history & customs around the world. It’s quite cheap to get in & was pretty quiet - we enjoyed the visit.
Written July 11, 2022
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Ms_R33480
Palm Beach, FL735 contributions
May 2022
Really not much to see , I was disappointed as I had expected more exhibits about the old working factory, and there were only limited areas of the building to view.
We were there primarily for the Symphony virtual "show" and that was very good and interesting but the rest of the complex had very little to offer
We were there primarily for the Symphony virtual "show" and that was very good and interesting but the rest of the complex had very little to offer
Written May 8, 2022
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Carol G
Bristol2 contributions
Oct 2020
Lovely building that was originally a factory, and now hosts great exhibitions. At the moment, there is a highly recommended modernism exhibition.
Written October 26, 2020
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Manuela L
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg6,662 contributions
Mar 2019
A very nice sit touristique, present interesting exibitions, nice architecture, there is an entrance to pay; you will find a library with interesting books and a little restaurant.
Written February 20, 2020
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Normalmente se pueden hacer fotos, a veces sin flash
Written August 25, 2018
I'd like to know if there are lockers big enoug to store a standard carry-on suitcase. Or maybe if there is a cloakroom with an attendant.
Written February 3, 2017
Dirección: Av. Ferrer i Guardia, 6-8, 08038 Barcelona, España
Número de teléfono: +34 934 76 86 00
NO LO SE LE DOY TELEFONO PARA LLAMAR USTED
Written February 4, 2017
Hola buenas noches,
Me podeis orientar más o menos del tiempo empleado en hacer la visita a la exposición Thyssen?
Una hora , dos o más.
Gracias
Written January 21, 2017
I would be interested in the guided tour of the works from the Phillips collection. I do not see a choice of language, so am I to conclude that the tours are not offered in English? Thanks.
Written April 17, 2016
RUEGO LLAMAR POR TELEFONO ABAJO INDICADO.-
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CaixaForum Barcelona es un centro cultural gestionado por la La Caixa a través de su fundación como parte de la Obra Social de la entidad. Está pensado para todos los públicos y ofrece una amplia oferta cultural, artística y educativa. Wikipedia
Dirección: Av. de Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 6-8, 08038 Barcelona
Horario:
domingo 10:00–20:00
lunes 10:00–20:00
martes 10:00–20:00
miércoles 10:00–20:00
jueves 10:00–20:00
viernes 10:00–20:00
sábado 10:00–20:00
Teléfono: 934 76 86 00
Written January 22, 2017
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