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Museo del Prado

ArtHistoryOpen until 8pmFrom €15Banco de España

Inauguré en 1819 sur le Paseo del Prado, le Museo Nacional del Prado abrite la collection nationale espagnole de peinture et de sculpture européennes, du XIIe au début du XXe siècle. Ses fonds espagnols incomparables réunissent Les Ménines de Velázquez, les Peintures noires de Goya ainsi que le plus remarquable ensemble d'œuvres de Bosch au monde, aux côtés de chefs-d'œuvre du Titien, de Rubens et d'El Greco. Avec le Museo Reina Sofía et le Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza voisins, il forme le cœur du « Triangle d'or de l'art » 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.

Nearby

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Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza

Art4 min walk

Museo Naval

MilitaryFree5 min walk

Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas

Design6 min walk

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 grande galerie nationale d'Espagne, sans égale pour admirer Velázquez, Goya, Bosch et des siècles de maîtres européens. Current highlights include Prado. XXIe siècle (Prado. 21st Century), Valeriano D. Bécquer (1834–1870) : Les scènes de genre (Valeriano D. Bécquer (1834–1870): The Genre Paintings), Le tableau de la famine (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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