Gaudí House Museum — History, Tours & Visitor Info
Step inside Antoni Gaudí’s former Park Güell residence to discover original furniture, personal objects, and the design genius behind Barcelona’s modernist icons.
Tickets from €7.50Why Visit the Gaudí House Museum?
Housed in a rosy turreted villa within Park Güell, the museum preserves the rooms where Gaudí lived from 1906–1925. Period furnishings, scale models, and wrought-iron details reveal his creative world.
Original Interiors
See Gaudí-designed furniture, light fixtures, and the intimate bedroom where he drafted bold ideas.
Park Güell Bonus
Combine the house with the park’s Monumental Zone mosaics and serpentine benches for a full Gaudí immersion.
Quick Timeline
- 1904–1906 — House built as a Park Güell show home by architect Francesc Berenguer for Gaudí’s friend.
- 1906–1925 — Gaudí resides here with his niece, walking daily to the Sagrada Família site.
- 1963 — Casa Museu Gaudí opens as a museum dedicated to the architect’s life and work.
- 1984 — Park Güell and the house join UNESCO’s “Works of Antoni Gaudí” World Heritage listing.
- 2007–2012 — Restoration returns interiors to early-20th-century appearance.
Top Tours & Ticket Options
Gaudí Highlights Combo
Sagrada Família, Park Güell, and Gaudí House Museum in one day.
Storyline & What You’ll See
Architect’s Haven
Gaudí transformed the model home into a personal retreat, filling it with bespoke woodwork, sinuous ironwork, and prototypes for larger commissions.
- Dining room with walnut chairs crafted for Casa Batlló.
- Original wrought-iron bed and bedside lamp in Gaudí’s bedroom.
- Scale models illustrating evolving Sagrada Família designs.
Inside & Out
Outside, admire the garden’s ceramic-tiled flower cross; inside, note how arches, pastel hues, and natural light echo Gaudí’s organic vision.
Look For
Signature “trencadís” mosaic fragments on railings and the spiral stair that leads to the reading nook.
Insider Tips
Early Entry
Book the first slot (09:30) for quiet rooms and unobstructed photos.
Combine & Save
Monumental Zone and museum require separate tickets—combo tours often cost less than buying both on site.
Park Queues
Arrive 15 minutes before your Park Güell time; late arrivals may forfeit entry.
Visitor Cheatsheet
Opening Hours
Daily 09:30 – 17:30 (longer in summer); final entry 30 min before close.
Ticket Prices
Museum €7.50 | Park Güell Combo €28+ | Gaudí Combo €79+
How to Reach
Metro L3 to Lesseps/Vallcarca + 15 min walk, or Bus 24 / V19 to park gates.
Accessibility
Step-free entry via Carretera del Carmel gate; museum ground floor accessible, upper floors via stairs only.
Ready to Explore Gaudí’s Home?
Reserve your timed ticket online, skip the park queues, and dive deep into Gaudí’s creative universe.
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