CaixaForum Barcelona

CaixaForum Barcelona is a cultural center and art museum housed in a restored brick building spanning 12,000 square meters of exhibition space. The structure was originally constructed as an industrial facility and later transformed through extensive renovation into a modern venue for rotating art displays.

The building originally served as a textile factory and received artistic recognition in 1913 as a notable structure. It gained national monument status in 1976 and was subsequently transformed through significant architectural intervention into a cultural institution.

The center displays artworks from different periods across three rotating exhibition halls that feature ancient, modern, and contemporary collections. Beyond visual art, it also hosts film screenings and live musical performances that add variety to the visitor experience.

The center is open daily from morning until evening, with hours that may extend during certain seasons. Checking specific opening times in advance is recommended, as schedules can vary depending on the time of year.

Japanese architect Arata Isozaki oversaw the renovation of the complex and incorporated innovative structural elements into the design. His work featured horizontal divisions and safety systems that reflect techniques also used in other significant Barcelona buildings.

Location: La Font de la Guatlla

Inception: February 2002

Architects: Josep Puig i Cadafalch

Official opening: February 2002

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

Part of: CaixaForum

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-20:00; July-August Wednesday 10:00-23:00; December 24,December 31,January 5 10:00-18:00; December 25,January 1,January 6 off

Phone: +34934768600

Website: https://caixaforum.es/ca/barcelona

GPS coordinates: 41.37133,2.14975

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:53