Entrance ticket to the Girona Art Museum

About this tour

Skip the queues and step straight into Girona's finest art collection, housed within a 12th-century former bishop's palace. This self-paced visit traces eight centuries of Catalan creativity—from early Christian stones and 9th-century liturgical treasures through to modernist works—via numbered rooms arranged chronologically. You'll spot standout pieces like the elaborate 15th-century Martyrology of Usuardo and one of Spain's most impressive Gothic altarpiece sets. Download the audio guide to your phone and spend anywhere from 40 minutes skimming highlights to 90 minutes diving deep.

Highlights

• Early Christian tombstone fragment from Empúries archaeological site
• Liturgical complex of Sant Pere de Rodes, 9th century
• Manuscripted Martyrology of Usuardo, intricate miniatures
• Major Gothic altarpiece ensembles, 15th–16th centuries
• Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, realism, modernism rooms
• Mobile audio guide included with entry
• Historic episcopal palace setting overlooking cathedral

What to expect

You're moving through a former bishop's residence, so rooms flow naturally rather than feeling like a warehouse. Start at ground level with early medieval pieces, then work up through galleries organised by period and style. Each section clearly shows how artistic approaches shifted over centuries. The audio guide lets you pause at anything that grabs you—there's no rush. The building itself is part of the experience; high ceilings, stone walls, and proximity to the Cathedral create atmosphere beyond the artworks. Expect quieter weekday mornings and a few school groups in afternoons.

Good to know

Fully wheelchair accessible with lifts between floors. Prams welcome. Bring your phone charged for the downloadable audio guide—it's the best way to get context without a human guide. Public transport stops nearby make it easy to reach. Allow extra time if visiting during temporary exhibitions, which rotate seasonally.