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Casa Gomis Management Transferred to MNAC, Public Opening Set for 2026

The Ministry of Culture formalized the cession to MNAC, with renovations funded by the state and programming aligned with Barcelona’s World Capital of Architecture.

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Overview

  • The Ministry of Culture officially transferred management of Casa Gomis to the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya (MNAC) under an agreement with the Generalitat de Catalunya.
  • Renovations funded by the Ministry will prepare the site for its public opening in February 2026, coinciding with Barcelona’s World Capital of Architecture and the UIA Congress.
  • Casa Gomis, designed by Antoni Bonet Castellana and completed in 1963, is a key example of Catalan rationalist architecture and holds top heritage status as a Bien Cultural de Interés Nacional.
  • The property is located in the ecologically significant La Ricarda natural reserve, near the controversial El Prat airport expansion that faces criticism from environmental groups.
  • MNAC will oversee cultural programming, exhibitions, and public access, emphasizing the site’s architectural and historical significance within Catalonia’s artistic heritage.