Foto Colectania
A photography gallery and foundation in Barcelona
Foto Colectania is the place to be in Barcelona for lovers of contemporary and classic photography.
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The Foto Colectania Foundation is a non-profit organization, created in Barcelona in 2002, with the aim of promoting photography and making it known in the Spanish social, artistic, and educational spheres.
What to see at Foto Colectania Barcelona?
A remarkable place to discover photography, Foto Colectania organizes exhibitions, conferences, and meetings. Its objective is to introduce historical, lesser-known, or emerging photographers. The Foundation also has a library specializing in photography and a collection of over 3,000 works by 80 Catalan, Spanish, and Portuguese photographers, which continues to grow thanks to donations.
The opportunity to discover incredible Catalan photographers such as Joan Colom, Ramón Masats, Oriol Maspons, Leopoldo Pomés, Joan Fontcubert...
Foto Colectania in Pictures
Since 2017, the foundation has moved to a new space, located behind the Picasso Museum and the Moco Barcelona, across from the Parc de la Ciutadella. Each exhibition is a little gem worth taking the time to visit.
Take advantage of an exceptional specialized bookstore open to all right at the entrance.
Tickets available on-site.
Practical Information
Opening Hours
Wednesday to Saturday: 11:00 - 14:30 and 16:00 - 20:00
Sunday: 11:00 - 15:00
Closed on holidays and the morning of November 6, as well as all day on November 7.
Address
Address: C/ Passeig Picasso, 14, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
Neighborhood: El Born, near Parc de la Ciutadella
Phone: (+34) 93 217 16 26
Email: [email protected]
Official website: Foto Colectania
How to get to Foto Colectania
Barcelona Metro: L4, Jaume I stop
Bus: Lines 39, 51, D20
Hop-on Hop-Off Barcelona: The Barcelona Bus Turístic is a very convenient option for accessing Foto Colectania. By choosing the East Route (Blue), you can get off at the "Parc de la Ciutadella - Zoo" stop, just a few minutes' walk from the foundation.
Taxi or walking: Ideal for visitors close to the center.
Bicing: Bicycling is an ideal option for getting to Foto Colectania, especially passing through the nearby Parc de la Ciutadella. Barcelona has many bike lanes, and you'll find Bicing (city's bike-sharing service) stations near the entrance, especially along Passeig Picasso.