Santa Mònica is a contemporary art centre at La Rambla, 7, in Barcelona’s Ciutat Vella. Set in a former convent, it presents temporary work across visual art, photography, design, music and digital media, with a particular focus on digital culture produced in Catalonia. Exhibitions and events can also involve performance, film, theatre and dance, so the focus changes from one visit to the next. Admission is free, making it easy to add an exhibition to a walk along La Rambla.
A former convent on La Rambla
Santa Mònica, also called Centre d’Art Santa Mònica, is housed in a former convent. The building dates to the 17th century and combines its historic character with modern elements added during renovation. It is on La Rambla, in Ciutat Vella.
The centre’s role is broader than a conventional museum’s: it organises temporary exhibitions and activities across creative fields. Admission is free.
Exhibitions across creative disciplines
The programme can include visual arts, photography, architecture, design, music, literature and audiovisual work. Performance, cinema, theatre and dance also appear among the centre’s activities. Its programme has a particular focus on digital media created in Catalonia, alongside work by artists and creators from elsewhere.
Because exhibitions change, the subject and format of a visit depend on what is showing. Check the current programme before setting out, especially if you have a particular exhibition in mind. Some displays address political themes and can be provocative.
FAQ
Is admission to Santa Mònica free?
Yes. Admission to the centre is free.
Where is Santa Mònica in Barcelona?
It is at La Rambla, 7, in the Ciutat Vella district.
What can you see at Santa Mònica?
The centre presents changing exhibitions and activities across fields such as visual art, photography, design, music and digital media. The programme can also include performance, film, theatre and dance.
Is Santa Mònica open on Mondays?
No. The centre is closed on Mondays.
