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Museo del Prado

ArtHistoryOpen until 8pmFrom €15Banco de España

Inaugurado en 1819 en el Paseo del Prado, el Museo Nacional del Prado alberga la colección nacional española de pintura y escultura europea desde el siglo XII hasta principios del XX. Sus insuperables fondos españoles incluyen Las meninas de Velázquez, las Pinturas negras de Goya y la mayor y mejor colección de El Bosco del mundo, junto a obras maestras de Tiziano, Rubens y El Greco. Junto a los vecinos museos Reina Sofía y Thyssen-Bornemisza, constituye el eje fundamental del «Triángulo del Arte» de Madrid.

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Getting there

Paseo del Prado, s/n, 28014 Madrid, Spain

Nearest station: Banco de España, Estación del Arte, Retiro

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Hours

Mon10:00–20:00
Tue10:00–20:00
Wed10:00–20:00
Thu10:00–20:00
Fri10:00–20:00
SatToday10:00–20:00
Sun10:00–19:00

Admission

From €15

Reduced admission €7.50. Free the last two hours before closing every day (Mon–Sat 18:00–20:00, Sun & holidays 17:00–19:00). Audio guide: admission + €5.

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Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas

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Visitor Information

How much does Museo del Prado cost?
Standard adult admission to Museo del Prado is €15. Reduced admission €7.50. Free the last two hours before closing every day (Mon–Sat 18:00–20:00, Sun & holidays 17:00–19:00). Audio guide: admission + €5.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Museo del Prado?
Museo del Prado is open Mon–Sat 10:00–20:00, Sun & public holidays 10:00–19:00. Last entry 30 min before closing. Closed 1 Jan, 1 May, 25 Dec; reduced hours (10:00–14:00) on 6 Jan, 24 & 31 Dec.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Museo del Prado?
Museo del Prado is located at Paseo del Prado, s/n, 28014 Madrid, Spain, in the Paseo del Prado area of Madrid. The nearest stations are Banco de España, Estación del Arte, Retiro.
What can I see at Museo del Prado?
La gran pinacoteca nacional de España, un referente inigualable para admirar a Velázquez, Goya, El Bosco y siglos de maestros europeos. Current highlights include Prado. Siglo XXI (Prado. 21st Century), Valeriano D. Bécquer (1834–1870): Pintura costumbrista (Valeriano D. Bécquer (1834–1870): The Genre Paintings), El cuadro del hambre (The Famine Painting).
Do I need to book Museo del Prado 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 Museo del Prado?
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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