Museu del Disseny de Barcelona

Overview

The Museu del Disseny de Barcelona is the city's design museum, bringing together collections of decorative arts, ceramics, textiles, and graphic design under one roof. It occupies a striking contemporary building by MBM Arquitectes at Plaça de les Glòries.

Highlights

• Building: The angular, cantilevered structure (nicknamed "la grapadora" — the stapler) is an architectural landmark in the Glòries district.
• Collections: Over 70,000 objects spanning product design, fashion, graphic arts, and decorative arts from the 4th century to the present.
• Temporary exhibitions: Regularly features shows on Catalan fashion, industrial design, and contemporary craft.

History

The museum opened in 2014, unifying four former museums: the Museu de les Arts Decoratives, Museu Tèxtil i d'Indumentària, Museu de Ceràmica, and Gabinet de les Arts Gràfiques.

Visitor Tips

• Free Sundays: Admission is free every Sunday from 3 pm and the first Sunday of each month all day.
• Combine: Pair with a visit to the adjacent Mercat dels Encants flea market.
• Duration: 1–2 hours.