We bought the Museum pass, which included this museum. We did not have to schedule a time, nor did we have to wait in any lines to start our visit. There were a lot of people but we always got to be right up front to see a picture and read the information, if you have a little patience and go with the flow. We really enjoyed the audio tour and highly recommend getting that. If you can afford it, get one for each person, in your group. There is really no seating in the first half of the museum, probably to keep the crowds moving, so be prepared to spend the time on your feet or have a museum seat. I am not sure if they have those available. By the time you get to room 10 there is seating, to take a break. We asked if we could leave and come back in and that is not possible. The second half of the art galleries are more open and of his latest works. There is seating in these galleries to enjoy the paintings. We really liked the chronological progression of the museum and the explanation of the different periods of his life. We highly recommend seeing this sight.
Don't expect lots of his most famous painting, but it has some things that are just as important: how Picasso started learning and growing in his art. If you keep this in mind, you won't be disappointed. We took a tour which I highly recommend because there is a lot to see. Plus the guide will give you more insight than just staring at the art or trying to read a guidebook. It isn't expensive and only takes an hour, but it will leave you feeling like you know Picasso so much better. Be aware that the museum can get very crowded, and you may have to bump your way through with the guide. Tour does use wireless headsets so you can hear everything said by guide. Excellent. Highly recommended if you want to understand how his art evolved.
Not too big, this museum has Picasso’s works chronologically displayed from his boyhood, through his teens, early adult life and into his late works. It gives a great understanding of his artistic journey and development and all of us were amazed by the difference between his early works and the work for which he is famous. Our kids (11-16) enjoyed it too. It’s a lovely museum which is well laid out with signs in English and Spanish and a great place to stay cool for an hour or too.
I recommens if you are a Picasso fan or an artist, the place have some sketches and paintings from his beginning, some from his blue period and also have o lot of Picasso history.
The Picasso Museum is impressive and magical, despite the fact that most of his classic works are around the world. Who knew that Picasso also made pottery?! Don’t miss this place or you will end up in a “Blue Period.”
