All photography museums to visit in Catalonia

Capture the essence of photography at 7 museums in Catalonia dedicated to this visual art form. These museums showcase historical and contemporary photographs, equipment, and techniques.

Are you a photography enthusiast? These are the best photography museums in Catalonia:

  1. MNAC - Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya1

    MNAC - Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

     Barcelona
    Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya displays original Catalan art but it is also known for its extensive collection of Romanesque paintings. It's set in the Palau Nacional of Montjuïc, a Spanish Renaissance building designed for the 1929 International Exhibition. On the ground floor, the collections
  2. Cinema Museum2

    Cinema Museum

     Girona
    The Cinema Museum - Tomàs Mallol Collection is situated in the heart of Girona, Spain. The building housing the museum is a part of the Inventory of Architectural Heritage of Catalonia, adding to its historical significance. The museum offers a journey through 400 years of the history of moving images, making it a fascinating destination for those interested in the evolution of visual arts and cinema.
  3. Palau Solterra Museum3

    Palau Solterra Museum

     Torroella de Montgrí
    The Palau Solterra is a museum dedicated to contemporary photography, located in the town of Torroella de Montgrí in Catalonia. It is part of the Fundació Vila Casas, which is a foundation dedicated to promoting contemporary Catalan art. The museum is housed in a 15th-century palatial mansion, adding a touch of historical charm to the modern art it displays.
  4. Pau Casals Museum4

    Pau Casals Museum

     El Vendrell
    The Pau Casals Museum, located on the seafront of San Salvador in Vendrell, is dedicated to the life and work of Pau Casals. The museum, which was inaugurated in 1974, aims to conserve, preserve, and disseminate the figure of Pau Casals, his work, and his heritage.
  5. The Mascort Foundation5

    The Mascort Foundation

     Torroella de Montgrí
    The Mascort Foundation is a private entity nestled in the scenic municipality of Torroella de Montgrí. Established in 2007 by Ramon Mascort Amigó, who currently serves as the president, the foundation is a testament to his passion for art, collecting, and photography.
  6. Museum Magic World6

    Museum Magic World

     Barcelona
    In the Museo Magic World you are the star on your own stage: Can you imagine finding yourself next to a superstar on the loo or escaping a crocodile at the last minute? How about walking on birds in the sky and flying in a room? Everything is possible, and there is even photographic evidence... S
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    Museum of Illusions

     Barcelona
    In The Museum of Illusions in Barcelona you can stand in front of backgrounds or blend in the circumstances of a scene. This can be Camp Nou (the stadium of FC Barcelona), a three-dimensional space, a scene from a movie or a scene of a famous painting.