Barcelona Design Museum : info and guided tour

Introduction to the Barcelona Design Museum

The Barcelona Design Museum, located on Plaça de les Glòries Catalanes, brings together the design collections of the city’s museum of ornamentation and decorative arts. It showcases objects, furniture, posters, textiles, and graphic arts that trace the evolution of design and the applied arts in Barcelona and Spain.

The building is part of the DHUB complex, a contemporary structure recognizable by its geometric silhouette and dark, cut-out façade. Its location in Glòries makes it a major cultural landmark in the Sant Martí district, with spaces designed for permanent and temporary exhibitions as well as activities related to creation.

The museum is known for the richness of its collections, which span several centuries of creation, from historic furniture to everyday objects, as well as industrial design and fashion. Among the standout pieces, visitors can discover works that show how design has accompanied the uses, tastes, and visual identity of the city.

Beyond its museum interest, the venue also plays the role of a cultural and exhibition center, which strengthens its importance in Barcelona’s artistic life. A visit allows you to approach design as a living discipline, between heritage, innovation, and local know-how.

Discover Barcelona with a private guide

A private guide can help you read the collections more closely, place the objects in the history of Catalan design, and understand the museum’s role in the Glòries district. This approach provides useful insight into the architecture of the site, its exhibition choices, and its cultural context in Barcelona.