If you want to understand how the early years of Pablo Picasso affected his work, a visit to the Museu Picasso is in order. With more than 3,500 of the artist’s works on display, the permanent collection reveals the genius of young Picasso and showcases the artist’s relationship with the city. Barcelona played an important role in Picasso’s life and as it shaped him, it shaped and influenced his work. Seeing the city through his art, gives visitors a new perspective on the city and its beauty.

The temporary exhibits hosted by the museum serve to show different aspects of the artist’s work in depth and allow visitors to examine minute details about his life and work. The Museu Picasso also hosts seminars and lectures concerning the life and work of the artist. There is no set time for these seminars and lectures, so if you are planning to visit Barcelona, contact the museum to see if there is anything of interest on the schedule.

The Museum offers free guided tours, giving visitors a chance to learn from educated guides about the life and work of the artist. The building also houses an assembly hall and cafeteria style restaurant so that visitors may take a bit of refreshment as they tour the facility.