MNAC expansion: museum to have two buildings connected with covered corridor

The National Museum of Art of Catalonia (MNAC) has presented its expansion plans, with the architectural project featuring two two buildings, in two different palaces, connected by a covered corridor.

The project envisages renovating the Palau Victòria Eugènia, one of the buildings down the steps from the MNAC, and constructing a covered boulevard to connect it with the interior of the main museum building.

The works will mean that the museum will significantly increase its surface area, going from the current 49,000m2 up to 71,417m2.

The total cost of the project has an initial estimation of €112.66 million.

Works will be done in several phases, with construction divided into two main chunks, beginning in the first quarter of 2028.

The first phase is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2029.