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Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza

ArtHistoryOpen until 11pmFrom €14Banco de España (Metro Line 2)

El Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza alberga una de las colecciones privadas de arte más extraordinarias del mundo, reunida por la familia Thyssen-Bornemisza y adquirida por el Estado español en 1993. Con fondos que abarcan desde los primitivos italianos hasta las vanguardias del siglo XX, completa el «Triángulo del Arte» de Madrid junto al Prado y el Reina Sofía. El museo tiene su sede en el Palacio de Villahermosa, un edificio del siglo XVIII situado en el Paseo del Prado que fue remodelado por el arquitecto Rafael Moneo para su inauguración en 1992.

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Getting there

Paseo del Prado, 8, 28014 Madrid, Spain

Nearest station: Banco de España (Metro Line 2), Atocha (Cercanías), Sevilla (Metro Line 2)

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Hours

Mon12:00–16:00
Tue10:00–19:00
Wed10:00–19:00
Thu10:00–19:00
Fri10:00–19:00
SatToday10:00–23:00
Sun10:00–19:00

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From €14

Reduced €10 (65+, pensioners, students); groups of 7+ €12; free for under-18s, unemployed, and visitors with 33%+ disability. Free entry Mondays 12:00-16:00 (Mastercard-sponsored) and Saturdays 21:00-23:00 (Uber-sponsored).

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Visitor Information

How much does Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza cost?
Standard adult admission to Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza is €14. Reduced €10 (65+, pensioners, students); groups of 7+ €12; free for under-18s, unemployed, and visitors with 33%+ disability. Free entry Mondays 12:00-16:00 (Mastercard-sponsored) and Saturdays 21:00-23:00 (Uber-sponsored).. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza?
Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza is open Tue-Sun 10:00-19:00 (Sat until 23:00; summer Jul-Aug Tue-Fri until 21:00). Mon 12:00-16:00, free admission only, no paid entry. Shortened hours 10:00-15:00 on 24 & 31 Dec; closed 25 Dec, 1 Jan and 1 May.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza?
Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza is located at Paseo del Prado, 8, 28014 Madrid, Spain, in the Paseo del Prado area of Madrid. The nearest stations are Banco de España (Metro Line 2), Atocha (Cercanías), Sevilla (Metro Line 2).
What can I see at Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza?
Siete siglos de pintura europea en un palacio barroco, el puente perfecto entre el Prado y el Reina Sofía. Current highlights include Mauritshuis Thyssen-Bornemisza: Obras maestras de La Haya (Mauritshuis Thyssen-Bornemisza: Masterpieces from The Hague), Kenny Scharf, Rubens. La restauración de Venus y Cupido (Rubens. The Restoration of Venus and Cupid).
Do I need to book Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza 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 Thyssen-Bornemisza?
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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