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.