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Discover MAMT, Tarragona’s Modern Art Museum in Casa Martí. Free entry to 19th–21st century works, Julio Antonio sculptures and the Joan Miró–Josep Royo Tarragona Tapestry
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About Tarragona Modern Art Museum (MAMT)
The Museu d’Art Modern de la Diputació de Tarragona (MAMT) was founded in 1976 by the Provincial Council to promote the study, preservation and public appreciation of modern and contemporary art. Its mission is to showcase the region’s artistic heritage while supporting new creative work from the 19th to the 21st century.
The museum is located in the Part Alta, inside three interconnected 18th‑century noble houses known collectively as Casa Martí. These buildings once belonged to the Martí family, whose members included textile manufacturers, scientists and prominent local figures. Today, the museum complex also contains appointment‑only spaces such as a specialised art library, a documentation centre and a photographic archive.
The permanent collection includes sculpture, painting, drawing, tapestry and mixed‑media works. Highlights include the legacy of the sculptor Julio Antonio, one of Spain’s most influential early 20th‑century artists, and the celebrated Tarragona Tapestry created by Joan Miró and Josep Royo. Together, these works form one of the most distinctive modern art collections in southern Catalonia.
Tarragona Modern Art Museum History
- 1767: The building served as the Jesuit College of Sants Reis until the expulsion of the Jesuits from Spain on 27 February 1767.
- 1772: The property was purchased by Antoni Martí i Gatell, a cotton textile manufacturer, from the Municipal Board and converted into a private residence.
- 1781: His son, the scientist Antoni Martí i Franquès, moved into the house and installed a personal library.
- 1838 & 1857: Gaietà Martí i Veciana, grandson of Martí i Gatell, acquired two adjacent houses, expanding and modernising the family residence into what would later become Casa Martí.
- 1951: The EADT – Escola d’Art i Disseny de Tarragona (Tarragona School of Art and Design) was established in Casa Martí, remaining there until 1976 when it relocated to Sant Pere Sescelades.
- 1976: The Provincial Council of Tarragona created the Museum of Modern Art to preserve and exhibit its artistic heritage, beginning with works by the sculptor Julio Antonio acquired in the early 1960s.
- 1983: The Provincial Council formally acquired the Casa Martí property to house the new museum.
- 1985: Architect Jaume Mutlló i Pàmies was commissioned to adapt and transform Casa Martí into a modern museum space.
- 1991: The Museu d’Art Modern de la Diputació de Tarragona (MAMT) officially opened to the public in the restored Casa Martí complex.
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Visiting Tarragona Modern Art Museum (MAMT)
The museum offers free entry and is compact enough to explore in 30 to 60 minutes, depending on how much time you spend with the individual works. The galleries are arranged across several floors of the former Casa Martí residences, blending historic architecture with modern exhibition spaces.
The collection features works by artists such as Julio Antonio, Salvador Martorell Ollé, Santiago Costa Vaqué, Josep Sancho Piqué, Josep Nogué Massó, Ramon Carreté and Luis Saumells Panadès. You will also find the winning pieces from the Julio Antonio Sculpture Prize and the Josep Tapiró Painting Prize, two important regional art awards.
The museum’s layout encourages a slow, reflective visit, with a mix of sculpture halls, painting galleries and spaces dedicated to contemporary works. The Miró–Royo tapestry is one of the standout pieces and is displayed in a dedicated room.
Tarragona Modern Art Museum opening hours
Summer: 31st May to 3rd October
- Tuesday to Friday: 10:00am to 8:00pm
- Saturday: 10:00am to 3:30pm
- Saturday (Easter): 10:00am to 3:30pm
- Sunday and Holiday's: 11:00am to 2:00pm
- Closed: Monday's, 28th May
- Open mornings only: 1st May, 24th June, 19th August, 11th September and 23rd September
- Tuesday to Friday: 10:00am to 18:00h
- Saturday (2nd January to 30th May): 10:00am to 4:00pm
- Saturday (4th October to December): 10:00am to 6:00pm
- Sunday and Holiday's: 11:00am to 2:00pm
- Closed: Monday's, 24th June & 11th September.
Winter: 4th October to 30 May
Accessibility to the Tarragona Modern Art Museum (MAMT)
For a Tarragona day trip I carry a small 10 L rucksack with a fleece and, if rain is forecast, a lightweight waterproof poncho. The Part Alta has uneven cobblestones, so comfortable footwear is essential.
The Modern Art Museum occupies three interconnected 18th‑century houses, but unlike many historic buildings in the Part Alta, it offers step‑free access to all exhibition areas.
The museum is distributed across three floors:
- Ground floor: Houses the audiovisual room and assembly hall. This level is fully step‑free.
- Ground floor → First floor: There are five steps between these levels, but a platform lift provides an accessible alternative route.
- First floor → Second floor: These levels are connected by a fully accessible elevator, allowing step‑free access to all exhibition rooms.
Thanks to these adaptations, visitors with reduced mobility can access the entire museum itinerary, including the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions.
Tarragona Modern Art Museum (MAMT) Summary of Prices
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Train/Bus Fare
Entry Ticket
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Adult
€ 16.10
FREE
Child
€ 16.10
FREE
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Getting to Tarragona Modern Art Museum (MAMT)
Address: Carrer de Santa Anna 8, Tarragona, 43003
For detailed directions, see the #getting to section of the Tarragona overview page, which explains how to reach Tarragona by train, car or bus.
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