Montserrat: Museum Entry + Escolania

About this experience

Montserrat: Museum Entry + Escolania is a museum and cultural visit at the Benedictine monastery complex on the mountain of Montserrat, outside Barcelona. The site has drawn pilgrims for close to a thousand years, centred on La Moreneta, the Romanesque statue of the Virgin Mary dating from the late 12th century. Entry covers the open-air museum, the Montserrat Museum with its collections of archaeology, painting, and sacred art, and a dedicated audiovisual space that sets the history of the monastery in context. Visitors move through the basilica, where access to La Moreneta is included, and take in a performance by the Escolania, one of the oldest boys' choirs in Europe, which participates in liturgical celebrations and community prayers. The choir school has been attached to the monastery since at least the 14th century. Tickets cover all listed museum spaces and basilica access; transport from Barcelona and food and drinks are not included. The starting point is Monistrol de Montserrat. The site is wheelchair accessible, and among the wider range of Barcelona attractions, this visit combines religious heritage, fine art, and choral music in a single half-day itinerary.

Highlights

• Visit the Benedictine monastery complex on Montserrat mountain
• See La Moreneta, a Romanesque Virgin Mary statue from the 12th century
• Explore collections of archaeology, painting, and sacred art
• Access the basilica and venerate La Moreneta in person
• Audiovisual space covers the full history of the monastery
• Includes entry to the open-air museum and Montserrat Museum

What is included

• Entry to the open-air museum
• Entry to the Montserrat Museum
• Entry to the audiovisual space
• Access to La Moreneta
• Access to the basilica
• Escolania boys' choir

Not included

• Transport
• Food and drinks

Before you go

Arrival and timing Montserrat Mountain is a large site with several distinct areas to visit, so allow plenty of time to take in the open-air museum, the Montserrat Museum, the audiovisual space, and the basilica at a comfortable pace. Arrive in good time before the start of your visit, as the mountain complex can be busy and it is worth orientating yourself on arrival. The Escolania boys' choir performs at set liturgical times within the basilica, so check the schedule on the day and plan your route around it. During your visit Inside the basilica and during choir performances, keep noise to a minimum and silence your phone. Photography and recording during the Escolania performance may be restricted; follow the guidance of staff on the day. Food and drinks are not included and should be kept outside the sacred spaces. The site covers a wide outdoor area as well as indoor galleries, so comfortable footwear is advisable.

Cancellation terms

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.