Casa Batlló in Barcelona will open its second floor as a contemporary art gallery starting January 2026. The space, previously used as apartments, offices, and a maintenance workshop, has been redesigned by Barcelona-based studio Mesura with a curved metal ceiling echoing Gaudí’s forms, while original woodwork and stained glass are restored. The new gallery extends the Casa Batlló Contemporary program, which commissions artists for two exhibitions per year, accessible with general admission or a standalone ticket.
The opening coincides with the centenary of Antoni Gaudí’s death and follows a multi-year restoration and technological upgrade that added 2,000 square meters of immersive displays. As a UNESCO World Heritage site, Casa Batlló’s transformation into a contemporary art venue bridges historic architecture with modern curation, potentially attracting new audiences and reinforcing Barcelona’s cultural tourism.