Can Framis is the latest museum from Fundació Vila Casas. It opened in Barcelona in April 2009, with around 300 works on display dating from the 1960s onwards.
This building, which houses a museum today, was once a textile factory built at the end of the 18th century and owned initially by the Framis family. Nevertheless, it fell into disuse over the years and became a monument to the area's industry.
In honour of what the building once was, Can Framis now keeps a beautiful commemorative wall from the old factory that presents many old materials and textures. The museum showcases this by mixing history with modern art in a fun combination of textures.
This old building now hosts many local artists whose pieces they eagerly gave a home to, from permanent exhibitions to temporary innovative, fun ones. Can Framis museum is a must-visit for art enthusiasts!
Can Framis Museum Opening Hours
As per Can Framis Museum opening hours for 2025 goes, see the opening hours below.
| Days | Time |
|---|---|
| Tuesday - Saturday | 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
Nevertheless, they are closed on:
Mondays
Easter week (22 March-25 April) is any week among those days depending on the year.
Christmas week (21-31 December)
Summer (1-31 August).
Can Framis Museum Ticket Prices
A general ticket costs 10€ and a reduced ticket goes by 5€.
How to Get to the Museum?
The best ways to reach Can Framis are via public transport metro (L1 Glòries, L4 Llacuna), bus, tram, and Bicing. Mention nearby parking options for those driving.
By public transport:
METRO:
The nearest metro stations are:
L1 red line, stopping at Glòries with an 800m walk (11 min)
L4 yellow line, stopping at Llacuna with a 600m walk (9min).
BUS:
These are all the bus lines that stop near Can Framis Museum:
H12 (Gornal - Besòs Verneda)
H14 (Parallel - Sant Adrià)
6 (Pg. Manuel Girona - Poblenou)
7 (Fòrum - Zona Universitària)
136 (Pg. Marítim - Verneda)
192 (Poblenou - Hospital de Sant Pau)
V25 (Nova Icària - Horta).
TRAM:
T4 Line, Stopping at Ca l’Aranyó (in front of the Glòries mall) 550m walk (8min).
Parking:
These are all the available parking areas nearby Can Framis :
Municipal Rambla Poblenou (4 min walk)
Centre Comercial les Glòries (8min walk)
Parking for people with disabilities and reduced mobility: C/ Llacuna, 110 (2 min away).
Bicing:
There is also a possibility to rent a bike in Barcelona with the “ Bicing” app and use this as an alternative method of transport. Here are some Bicing parking stations near the museum building:
C/ Llacuna, 86 (4 min walk)
C/ Bolivia, 120 (7 min walk)
C/ Roc Boronat, 134 (1min)
C/ Sancho de Ávila, 170 (1min away)
C/ Roc Boronat, 116-126. 08018 Barcelona (1min away).
Please bear in mind these bikes can only be picked up and parked inside Barcelona city; nearby towns, such as Badalona, have other brands and do not accept other bikes parked in them.
What Can You See in Can Framis Museum?
Can Framis Museum is one of the many very well-proclaimed projects from the Vila Casas Foundation, and it proudly hosts art from various contemporary Catalan artists who date from the '60s to this day.
Exhibiting up to 300 pieces, where you can find both permanent and temporary exhibitions:
Temporary exhibitions:
The selection, gives space to artists who share similitude in concept, such as Paula Bonets' “The Eel. “Flesh as painting and painting as a mirror” and Elisavas’ “The Forest“.
Permanent exhibitions:
Found under the section named Monòleg, Diàleg i Concepte, this diverse collection holds paintings from mid-XX century to date. Antoni Clavé (expressionism and symbolism), Amèlia Riera (informalism and neosurrealism), Niebla (abstract expressionism), Vilató (post-cubism), and contemporary artists Jo Milne, Jordi Fulla, Mar Arza, Mario Pasqualotto, and Sabine Finkenauer.
For more information about what you’re about to see and where each exposition is held, you might want to check the booklets they give by the entrance before submerging in the story behind each exposition!
Suppose you're interested in learning more about local culture, then we also suggest a walk around the city to witness Barcelona's architecture designed by Gaudí that inspired many more artists and look out for all the hidden gems he left there.
But before you get there, do not forget to quickly stop to refresh yourself and relax at the Espai Joliu café right by the museum in the beautiful Poblenou neighbourhood!
For more information about what to see and more, look at free museums in Barcelona.
