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Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando

ArtHistoryOpen until 3pmFrom €10Sevilla (Line 2)

Fundada por decreto real en 1752 y ubicada desde la década de 1770 en un palacio neoclásico de la Calle de Alcalá, la Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando es al mismo tiempo una academia de arte viva y uno de los museos más antiguos de Madrid. Su colección abarca del siglo XV al XX, con obras maestras de las escuelas española, italiana y flamenca entre las que destacan trece lienzos de Goya, el único Arcimboldo conservado en España y un célebre Agnus Dei de Zurbarán. El edificio alberga asimismo la Calcografía Nacional, depositaria de la extraordinaria colección de grabados de Goya.

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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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MonClosed
Tue10:00–15:00
Wed10:00–15:00
Thu10:00–15:00
Fri10:00–15:00
SatToday10:00–15:00
Sun10:00–15:00

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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.

Nearby

Espacio Fundación Telefónica

ArtFree3 min walk

Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza

Art6 min walk

Museo Naval

MilitaryFree8 min walk

Casa de América

ArtFree9 min walk

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?
Una academia de arte en activo desde 1752 cuyo museo exhibe obras de Goya, Arcimboldo y Zurbarán a solo unos pasos de la Puerta del Sol. Current highlights include Los Moreno, fotógrafos de arte (Los Moreno, Art Photographers), Arcimboldo: La Primavera, Goya en el Academy Museum (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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