Interesting exhibitions in Madrid and Barcelona: from Harry Potter to The Squid Game to Titanic

An easy and fun way to instill culture in children is to go to an exhibition with them. So far, their preferences have been going out on the street, going to the beach, to the pool. But the arrival of winter invites much more to do activities in enclosed spaces. And one of the proposals that can be most appealing to do with family or friends is to visit an exhibition on a familiar and interesting theme or on cultures and historical events that you would like to know a little more about.

Currently, going to an exhibition has become more than just taking a simple tour seeing works of art or historical facts. Nowadays, they are immersive experiences, where the visitor is encouraged to integrate, become part of them, and have a multi-sensory experience while learning, having fun, and sharing unique moments with family and friends.

To find out which exhibitions are the most prominent and most visited these days in Madrid and Barcelona, below you will find eight proposals from Entradas.com where you can directly purchase tickets. Easy, fast, and with all the necessary information so you can enjoy your favorite exhibition whenever you want. Harry Potter, Titanic, Squid Game... Do all these ring a bell? Keep reading...

8 exhibitions you can see in Madrid and Barcelona

Harry Potter™: The Exhibition - Madrid

If you're looking for a great plan to do with kids, this is definitely one of the most successful options. For two months, you'll be able to visit the traveling Harry Potter exhibition, where you can not only see live objects used in the movies, but also unique elements from the filming sets, interactive displays, and participate in practical activities.

Of course, all family members or the whole group of friends (it's a great plan to do with school buddies, don't you think?) can take pictures with the magic wand and cloak in movie settings and feel like you're at Hogwarts. Among other things, you can sit on Hagrid's giant chair, settle in the closet under the stairs, and practice your Quidditch™ skills.

Basic information

Exhibition: Harry Potter™: The Exhibition 
Duration: 04/10/2024 – 06/01/2025 
Location: Ibercaja Delicias Space, Madrid 
Age: under 16 accompanied

Max Ernst: Surrealism, Art and Cinema - Madrid

The painter, sculptor, draftsman, graphic artist, and poet Max Ernst was a very important figure in the Dada movement and Surrealism. If you enjoy the work of this German-French artist or are a fan of these artistic currents, you can now see the exhibition dedicated to his work at the Círculo de Bellas Artes in Madrid. It offers a unique journey through the life and career of Max Ernst, always intertwined with his connections to cinema and short films.

And it is that this artist's work has inspired surreal cinema from its inception to the present day. In fact, he was an actor himself, a member of film juries, and a designer of film awards. His life has been a recurring theme in numerous films and documentaries, making it clear that there was always a constant and mutual exchange between his artistic practice and cinema throughout his life.

Basic information

Exhibition: Max Ernst: Surrealism, Art, and Film
Duration: 5th December 2024 – 4th May 2025
Location: Círculo de Bellas Artes, Madrid
Age: all audiences

The Squid Game: The Experience - Madrid

The famous Netflix series comes to life in this exhibition that you can see in Madrid, where you can actively participate in games like “Red Light, Green Light” and other challenges designed exclusively for this experience. It's 60 minutes where participants, of all ages, but it is recommended that children under 10 always be accompanied by adults, will have to overcome five adrenaline-filled tests.

Each participant competes in groups, and advanced technology allows real-time monitoring of scores and game progression, which helps to increase competitiveness. After this hour of tension, the time for relaxation comes at the Korean Night Market, where you can eat and buy exclusive products from the series.

Basic information

Exhibition: The Squid Game: The Experience 
Duration: 10/24/2024 - 01/07/2025 
Location: Ibercaja Delicias Space, Madrid 
Age: recommended for 10 years and older

The Legend of the TITANIC - Madrid

If you want to experience firsthand everything about the most famous shipwreck in history, you now have the opportunity to do so with this immersive exhibition where you can explore the first and third-class cabins. You can also listen to the orchestra's final song, playing until the last moment, and dive into the Atlantic to reach the sinking site. If you are a fan, you shouldn't miss this unique opportunity to learn all about the Titanic.

Basic information

Exhibition: The Legend of the TITANIC
Duration: 31/10/2024 – 05/01/2025
Location: Matadero Madrid
Age: for all audiences

Balloon Museum - Pop Air, the Art is Inflatable - Barcelona

After the success achieved in other cities such as Madrid, London, New York, Berlin, Los Angeles, or Miami, the Pop Art Balloon Museum arrives in Barcelona with an exhibition that hosts national and international artists with works that have air as their main element. Inflatable art is the common element that invites you to touch, to be part of the experience, and to place yourself at the center of it.

During the tour, you will come across large installations, inflatable sculptures, interactive and digital artworks. And, at the end, a video gallery dedicated to delving deeper into the history of Inflatable Art. To create this spectacular exhibition, several artists and studios from around the world have joined forces and put their creativity into practice.

Basic information

Exhibition: Balloon Museum - Pop Air, Art is Inflatable Duration: 10/31/2024 – 11/24/2024 
Location: Victoria Eugenia Palace, Barcelona 
Age: for all audiences

Diego Lives - Barcelona

If soccer is one of your passions, you surely won't want to miss this exhibition dedicated to one of the greatest players in the history of the beautiful game. We're talking about Diego Armando Maradona. The Argentinean is the main focus of this interactive display that takes a virtual journey through the footballer's life.

It consists of a 360-degree immersive room for a sensory experience of Maradona's life, where you can enjoy an interactive gaming area with your loved ones to emulate the player's feats. There are also photographic exhibitions and a collection of significant memorabilia from Maradona's career.

Basic information

Exhibition: Diego Lives 
Duration: 30/10/2024 – 01/12/2024 
Location: Metròmon Museum, Barcelona 
Age: all audiences

Spirit of Japan - Madrid

Japan is one of the most visited countries in the world. Its culture is very captivating, which is why this exhibition promises to be a success. Spirit of Japan is an immersive art experience where you can discover the most outstanding works of the great masters of Japanese printmaking.

This artistic movement is known as Ukiyo-e, it started in the 17th century and lasted for two more centuries. Evocative and poetic images overwhelm visitors and create a dynamic mise-en-scène with over 400 works paired with refined and immersive sound accompaniment.

Basic information

Exhibition: Spirit of Japan 
Duration: 31/10/2024 – 15/12/2024 
Location: Nomad Immersive Museum 
Age: for all audiences

White Rabbit - The Off Museum of Barcelona

This museum is one of the great cultural novelties of the season in Barcelona. It is characterized by being a space where you will not only see art, but you will be part of it, based on visitor participation. And it achieves this thanks to interactivity, using technology to change the way visitors perceive and relate to the artworks. It consists of ten interactive installations that combine contemporary art, multimedia, and technology.

Surprise is the emotion sought in visitors, and to achieve it, renowned artists such as TVBOY, Mina Hamada, and the theater company La Fura dels Baus have been enlisted to create some of these works. It is not your typical museum; it is a multisensory experience where the artworks are meant to be seen, heard, and even felt.

Basic information

Exhibition: White Rabbit - The Off Museum of Barcelona Duration: 10/31/2024 – 12/31/2024 
Location: White Rabbit, Barcelona 
Age: all audiences