One of the best ways to see the museum, especially for those with limited time, is on a guided day trip from Barcelona, which usually allows for one to two hours of museum exploration. Day trips can also include visits to nearby Girona or two other Dalí attractions—the Castle of Pubol and the Salvador Dalí House–Portlligat—along Spain's Costa Brava.
The Dalí Museum is a must-see for art lovers.
Tours from Barcelona to the museum and surrounding area can last more than 11 hours.
Bring some one euro coins to activate several interactive exhibits within the museum.
The museum's central courtyard, stage, ground floor, and under-stage area (the site of Dalí's crypt) are all accessible by wheelchair.
Figueres is located 87 miles (140 kilometers) northeast of Barcelona. A guided day trip with roundtrip transport is the easiest way to visit the museum from the city, but you can also visit independently by taking a 55-minute high-speed train ride from Barcelona Sants station to Figueres Vilafant. From the train station, it's a 15-minute walk (or short taxi ride) to the museum. The nearest commercial airport is in Girona, 27 miles (43 kilometers) south.
Although opening and closing hours vary slightly, the museum is generally open daily from 10am–6pm. Due to its popularity as a day trip from Barcelona, the museum can get crowded in peak tourist season in July and Aug. It quiets down from Oct. to Apr., and the cooler temperatures make exploring Figueres more pleasant, too. To avoid crowds, visit first thing in the morning or in late afternoon, a few hours before the museum closes.
The Dalí-Joies exhibit, included in the price of admission, occupies two floors of the museum annex. Inside are 39 pieces of jewelry made from gold and precious stones, as well as concept drawings made by Dalí between 1941 and 1970. It’s well worth setting aside an extra 30 to 40 minutes to tour this secondary collection.
