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Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando

ArtHistoryOpen until 3pmFrom €10Sevilla (Line 2)

Founded by royal decree in 1752 and housed since the 1770s in a neoclassical palace on Calle de Alcalá, the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando is both a living academy of art and one of Madrid's oldest museums. Its collection spans the 15th to 20th centuries, with Spanish, Italian and Flemish masterworks including thirteen paintings by Goya, the only Arcimboldo conserved in Spain, and a Zurbarán Agnus Dei. The building also houses the Calcografía Nacional, the national collection of Goya's prints.

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Getting there

Calle de Alcalá, 13, 28014 Madrid, Spain

Nearest station: Sevilla (Line 2), Sol (Lines 1, 2, 3), Gran Vía (Lines 1, 5)

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Hours

MonClosed
Tue10:00–15:00
Wed10:00–15:00
Thu10:00–15:00
FriToday10:00–15:00
Sat10:00–15:00
Sun10:00–15:00

Admission

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€5 reduced rate (seniors 65+, students over 25, large families). Free for under-18s, students 18-25, unemployed, and other accredited groups (permanent collection only). Permanent collection free Tue-Fri 13:30-15:00 (non-holidays), plus 18 May, 12 Oct and 6 Dec.

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Visitor Information

How much does Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando cost?
Standard adult admission to Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando is €10. €5 reduced rate (seniors 65+, students over 25, large families). Free for under-18s, students 18-25, unemployed, and other accredited groups (permanent collection only). Permanent collection free Tue-Fri 13:30-15:00 (non-holidays), plus 18 May, 12 Oct and 6 Dec.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando?
Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando is open Museum: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-15:00, including public holidays; closed Mondays. Also closed 1 & 6 Jan, 1 & 30 May, all of August, 9 Nov, and 23, 24, 25 & 31 Dec 2026. Permanent-collection entry is free Tue-Fri 13:30-15:00 (non-holidays), plus 18 May, 12 Oct and 6 Dec. Note: the museum's second floor has been closed since 2 May 2026 until further notice.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando?
Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando is located at Calle de Alcalá, 13, 28014 Madrid, Spain, in the Sol / Alcalá area of Madrid. The nearest stations are Sevilla (Line 2), Sol (Lines 1, 2, 3), Gran Vía (Lines 1, 5).
What can I see at Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando?
A working academy of art since 1752 whose museum hangs Goya, Arcimboldo and Zurbarán steps from Puerta del Sol. Current highlights include Los Moreno, Art Photographers, Arcimboldo: La Primavera, Goya at the Academy Museum.
Do I need to book Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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