Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art

This museum in the Raval district focuses on art from the mid-twentieth century to the present, housed in a luminous white building designed by an American architect and opened in the mid-1990s. Its glazed facade and sweeping ramps have become a landmark, while the broad plaza in front is a famous gathering spot for skateboarders. Inside, rotating exhibitions and a permanent collection explore Catalan, Spanish, and international contemporary practice. The museum helped regenerate a once-neglected neighborhood.