Where to park at Museu de Ciències Naturals

The Museu de Ciències Naturals is located at the Fòrum park, at the beggin of Diagonal. You can go there with the metro (L4) from El Maresme I Fòrum. The museum offers an innovative culture experience that you need to enjoy.

The Natural Sciences Museum of Barcelona, also known as MCNB or NAT, is an institution with a rich history dating back to the 19th century. Its origins are linked to the urban parks of Ciutadella and Montjuïc in Barcelona. The building of the Martorell Museum, built between 1878 and 1882, was one of the first to be erected and housed the legacy of the naturalist Francesc Martorell i Peña, making it the city's first public museum.

Over the years, MCNB has enriched its heritage with donations from individuals, agreements with the Zoological Park, and natural parks in Catalonia, as well as its own research. In 1930, the Botanical Garden was established in the Sots de la Foixarda, and in 1935, the Botanical Institute was founded, a research center of the Generalitat.

In preparation for the 1992 Olympics, the Botanical Garden was expanded, and in 2003, a new building for the Botanical Institute was inaugurated. In 2000, the Museu de Zoologia and Museu de Geologia were merged under the name of the Museu de Ciències Naturals de la Ciutadella, and in 2008, the Botanical Garden was integrated. Finally, in 2011, the new headquarters in the Fòrum area, the Museu Blau, was opened, which is now known as the Natural Sciences Museum of Barcelona.

Parking at the Natural Sciences Museum of Barcelona

Are you planning to visit the Natural Sciences Museum of Barcelona and don't know where to park? Keep reading!

Parking at the Natural Sciences Museum of Barcelona

If you wish to park at the Natural Sciences Museum of Barcelona, you have two options: parking on the street or in a nearby parking facility. Parking on the street near the Natural Sciences Museum of Barcelona is possible if you find a spot in the Selva de Mar area. Selva de Mar Street has a green zone, so you will need to pay the corresponding fee. Another option is to go up Rambla Prim and look for a parking spot, though you'll need to be patient. Remember to pay attention to the signage for the green and blue zones.

A free option is Parque de la Pau, about 5 minutes from the museum. There are some free spaces, but especially on weekends during the summer, it's almost impossible to find empty ones.

If you prefer to park in a parking facility near the Natural Sciences Museum of Barcelona, you can do so in the parking facility in the Fòrum building or in the C.C. Diagonal Mar. You will also find other quality public parking facilities in the area, and you can reserve them in advance through the Parkimeter website or app.

How to Get to the Natural Sciences Museum of Barcelona

If you want to get to the Natural Sciences Museum of Barcelona by car, simply enter this address in your GPS: Plaza Leonardo da Vinci, 4-5, Parque del Fórum, Barcelona. If you are coming from the Ronda Litoral, there is an exit that takes you to the Fòrum very close by. If you are coming from another part of Barcelona, the museum is located at the beginning of Avenida Diagonal. Since Avenida Diagonal cuts through all of Barcelona, it will be very easy to reach the starting point.

If you prefer to get to the Natural Sciences Museum of Barcelona by public transport, you have several options:

• Metro: Line L4 (yellow). Stop at Maresme-Fórum (exit Rambla Prim).
• Tram: Line T4. Stop at Maresme-Fórum.
• Bus: H16 (stop Fórum), 7 (stop Diagonal Mar), B20, or the tourist bus (green route).
• Bicycle: There is a Bicing station at Avenida Eduard Maristany and another one at Fòrum. If you come with your own bike, you can leave it in the bike parking area at the museum's entrance.

Natural Sciences Museum of Barcelona Opening Hours

October to February schedule: Tuesday to Friday from 10 am to 5 pm. Saturday from 10 am to 7 pm, Sundays and holidays from 10 am to 8 pm.

March to September schedule: Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 7 pm. Sundays and holidays from 10 am to 8 pm.

The Natural Sciences Museum of Barcelona is closed on non-holiday Mondays, January 1st, May 1st, June 24th, and December 25th.

Natural Sciences Museum of Barcelona Prices

The regular admission price for the Natural Sciences Museum of Barcelona is €6, temporary exhibitions cost €6.50. There are other types of tickets, such as the combined ticket for the Natural Sciences Museum + Botanical Garden, which costs €7, or the combined ticket for permanent exhibition + Planet Life + temporary exhibition, which costs €10.50.

Admission to the Natural Sciences Museum of Barcelona is free on the first Sunday of the month and every Sunday after 3 pm throughout the year. It is also free on February 12th for Santa Eulàlia Festival, May 18th, International Museum Day, and September 24th for La Mercè.

Now that you know where to park at the Natural Sciences Museum of Barcelona, you can enjoy your visit.

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