Harry Potter The Exhibition, the exhibition about the magical universe of Hogwarts, lands today in Port Vell, Barcelona. Below, we offer practical information so you can visit this exhibition that exhaustively recreates the world that so many felt as their own reading J.K. Rowling and watching the film adaptations, and which can be seen in the city until April 2024.
Dates and opening hours of Harry Potter in Barcelona
The exhibition for Harry Potter fans will open its doors today, November 17, and can be visited until April 2024 in 30-minute intervals.- From Monday to Thursday, the hours will be from 11:00h to 19:00h.
- On Fridays, the hours will be from 11:00h to 20:00h.
- On Saturdays and Sundays, the hours will be from 09:00 to 20:00h.
- December 6, 7 and 8, the hours will be from 09:00 to 20:00h.
- From December 21 to January 7, 2024, the hours will be from 09:00 to 20:00h.
- From January 9 to March 23: Monday to Thursday, from 11:00h to 19:00h, Fridays from 11:00 to 20:00h, and Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 to 20:00h.
- From March 23 to March 29, the hours will be from 09:00 to 20:00h.
- March 30 and 31, the hours will be from 10:00 to 20:00h (Saturday) and 10:00 to 19:00h (Sunday).
Highlights of the Harry Potter exhibition in Barcelona
Harry Potter The Exhibition it is a traveling exhibition that commemorates the iconic moments, characters, settings, and creatures from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films, as well as the expanded Wizarding World.- The From Page to Screen room displays a first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in a vault inspired by the Gringotts vaults.
- The Hogwarts Castle room offers an immersive multimedia experience with iconic elements and creatures such as the Whomping Willow, Dementors, and the Marauder's Map.
- The Great Hall room is a space that allows visitors to celebrate special dates magically in its iconic architecture.
- The Hogwarts Houses room lays the foundation for the exhibition's immersive experience, giving the public the opportunity to live more personalized moments with their Hogwarts house.
- Hogwarts Classrooms are filled with iconic objects, creatures, and costumes. Visitors will interact with magical lessons and games through digital touchscreens, ready to reveal the secrets behind iconic moments that happened in those classes.
- Hagrid's Hut and The Forbidden Forest offer an interactive Patronus charm experience.
Tickets for Harry Potter The Exhibition in Barcelona
To visit the exhibition, which lasts approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, you can choose between different types of tickets.- General admission from €19 with selected date and time
- Flexible ticket from €39 that allows single access any day and time within opening hours.
- VIP ticket from €59 that allows access at any time on the selected day, VIP queue access, collectible lanyard, audio guide, and discount on merchandise.
- Free admission for children under 36 months (strollers are not allowed).
How to get to Port Vell
The entrance to the Harry Potter exhibition is at Pla de Miquel Taradell, in Port Vell of Barcelona. You can arrive on foot, by bicycle, or by private car, although different alternatives are also offered:- Metro: with line 4 (L4) stopping at Barceloneta, it's a 10-minute walk or 3-minute taxi ride.
- Bus: lines V15 and V19 pass through the Pg Joan de Borbó – Pepe Rubianes and Pg Joan de Borbó – Almirall Aixada stops, which are the closest to Port Vell.
- Train: you can get to Passeig de Gràcia and change to Metro line L4 towards Barceloneta.