10 Art Galleries in Barcelona Worth Visiting
If you're exploring the art scene in Barcelona beyond the Picasso Museum, there's a world of hidden gems waiting to be discovered. From avant-garde studios to classic galleries, these ten spots offer a rich mix of contemporary styles, street art influence, and experimental expression—all within walking distance of some of the city's most iconic neighborhoods.
1. Esther Arias Art Gallery & Studio
Most tourists heading toward the Jaume metro station make a beeline for the Picasso Museum, passing through Carrer Princesa. But there’s a quieter shortcut that leads you to a hidden gem—the Esther Arias Gallery, housed in an 18th-century building. Apart from a wall featuring guest artists, the main works on display are by Esther Arias herself: expect vibrant abstract paintings in a unique personal style.
📍 Carrer Cotoners 14
🕓 Open Tue–Sat: 10:30–14:00 and 16:30–19:30
2. Artevistas Gallery
While Consell de Cent is home to high-end galleries, Artevistas Gallery offers something more intimate and daring. Focused on emerging artists—some already gaining international recognition—this space is a playground for fresh talent and hidden treasures waiting to be discovered.
📍 Passatge del Crèdit 4
🕓 Open Mon: 14:00–21:00, Tue–Sat: 11:00–21:00
3. Cosmo Café & Gallery
Located on the charming pedestrian street of Carrer Enric Granados in the Eixample district, Cosmo is a lively café with a spacious exhibition area tucked in the back. It’s the perfect place to start your art crawl—with good music, good coffee, and colorful, contemporary pieces.
📍 Carrer Enric Granados 3
🕓 Open Mon–Thu: 8:30–22:00, Fri–Sun: 14:00–22:00
4. Àngels Barcelona
If experimental and conceptual art is your thing, this gallery in the heart of Raval is a must. Àngels Barcelona showcases work by internationally renowned artists such as Joan Fontcuberta, Harun Farocki, and Richard Walker. The lower floor even features a video room for immersive viewing experiences.
📍 Carrer Pintor Fortuny 27
🕓 Open Tue–Sat: 12:00–14:00 and 17:00–19:00
5. Taller Creativo Bencini
Behind the architecturally stunning Santa Caterina Market with its wavy mosaic roof lies Bencini, a creative postmodern gallery and workshop. Inside, you'll find striking monotype designs on wood and metal, and a shared workspace with noted sculptor Raul Pernia.
📍 Carrer Semoleres 10
🕓 Open daily: 11:00–14:00 and 17:00–20:00
6. Eat Meat
Tucked away in Gràcia, a hip local neighborhood mostly overlooked by tourists, Eat Meat is a non-profit gallery focused on provocative, contemporary art. Their mission? To showcase “art that reveals contemporary obsessions” through hybrid forms, visual engineering, soul sickness, strange rituals, and otherness.
📍 Carrer Alzina 20
🕓 Open Thu–Fri: 18:00–21:00, Sat: 12:00–14:00 & 17:00–20:00
7. Galeria Joan Prats
A pioneer in the Spanish contemporary art scene, Joan Prats Gallery has been a key player since 1976, representing artists at global fairs like Art Basel and ARCO. Known for its commitment to innovative and multimedia artistic expressions, this gallery is an essential stop for serious collectors and enthusiasts.
📍 Rambla Catalunya 54
🕓 Open Tue–Sat: 11:00–20:00 (Closed in August)
8. Galería Trama
On the delightful Carrer Petritxol, famous for chocolate shops and cozy bars, lies Galería Trama, founded in 1991. It features works from established local and international artists and offers a warm, intimate setting that reflects Barcelona’s artistic spirit.
📍 Petritxol 5
🕓 Mon: 16:00–20:00, Tue–Fri: 10:30–14:00 & 16:00–20:00, Sat: 10:30–14:00 & 16:30–20:30, Sun: 11:30–14:00
9. Galeria 3 Punts
This spacious gallery is dedicated entirely to contemporary art. It hosts solo exhibitions throughout the year and participates in international art fairs, ensuring that the artists it features stay on the cutting edge of modern creativity.
📍 Enric Granados 21
🕓 Mon: 16:30–20:30, Tue–Fri: 11:00–14:00 & 16:30–20:30, Sat: 11:00–14:00
10. Marlborough Barcelona
Founded in London in 1946, Marlborough Gallery expanded globally with locations in major cities—including Barcelona in 2006. The gallery showcases 19th and 20th-century modern painting, and actively buys and sells artwork, blending tradition with a commitment to contemporary dialogue.
📍 València 284
🕓 Open Mon–Fri: 11:00–14:00 & 15:00–19:00
Whether you're a seasoned art collector or a curious traveler, Barcelona’s galleries offer a diverse and vibrant entry point into the soul of the city’s creative community. From the radical to the refined, these spaces reflect what makes Barcelona a true art capital: openness, experimentation, and a constant reinvention of what art can be.
