The Palau de la Música Catalana has no architectural barriers. It is possible to see it inside without having to attend a concert, as there are guided architectural tours that adapt to the needs of different groups.
Guided tours are given in Spanish, Catalan, French, English, Italian, German and Chinese. You can also visit it yourself, using the audio guide that can be downloaded to your mobile phone and is available in the following languages: Catalan, Spanish, English, French, Italian, German, Chinese and Korean. For the self-guided tour you can also opt for the brochure, available in: Catalan, Spanish, Aranese, Galician, Basque, English, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Polish, Arabic and Hebrew.
For any questions about accessibility or the different visit options, you can call 938 555 731 or contact us by email at visites@palaumusica.cat.
In the Foyer (cafeteria) of the Palau there is an intelligent model with universal design that reproduces in great detail the stage of its impressive modernist concert hall. It has 26 touch points with explanations related to the architecture and history of the Palau. It is also accessible to people in wheelchairs, and has subtitling and a magnetic loop. This model is free and open to the public.
During concerts, access is facilitated and a suitable situation is provided for people with disabilities. It is recommended to call 932 957 207 when purchasing tickets.
The Palau has a medical service during concerts, located in the lobby of the Petit Palau.
The speech and route of the guided tours are adapted to the needs of people with visual impairments. Always under the supervision of the guide, it is allowed to touch decorative elements such as stained glass windows, ceramics, etc.
Specific guided tours are also organized in Catalan, Spanish and English for groups of people with visual impairments. A minimum of 15 people is required for these tours.
The elevator buttons have Braille and high relief.
Guide dogs are allowed throughout the site.
The recommended access for people in wheelchairs is through the Foyer square. However, at the main entrance where the revolving doors are, there are also emergency doors. When necessary, they open to allow passage.
The itinerary through the interior of the Palau does not present any accessibility difficulties. The building consists of several floors, which are connected by three large elevators.
There is also a stairlift for wheelchairs on the Foyer floor to access the balconies where the Foyer exhibitions are located. In the Sala Lluís Millet there is a ramp enabled to access the balcony of the columns.
The Palau de la Música also offers a wheelchair loan service on request.
There are areas reserved for people in wheelchairs in both the large concert hall and the Petit Palau hall.
There are two adapted toilets in the Palau: one on the ground floor located in the Petit Palau hall, and another on the first floor of the large concert hall.
There are reserved and duly signposted parking spaces around the Palau for people with disabilities who have a parking card. The closest to the Palau are located on Ortigosa Street and Sant Pere Més Baix Street.
