If you're in Madrid and you want to see works by some of Spain's greatest artists, such as Joan Miró and Salvador Dalí, then grab yourself a ticket to the unmissable Museo Reina Sofía.
Why Visit the Museo Reina Sofía?
The Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía is one of the most important art galleries in Madrid. It is one of the three museums that make up the capital's Golden Triangle of Art, along with the Prado and Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza.
Inside the museum, you will have the opportunity to admire iconic works from world-class artists such as Greco, Goya, and Velázquez. In the exhibition, you will witness Picasso's masterpiece Guernica, which was a tribute to the bombing of the Basque town of that name, during the Spanish Civil War.
The museum was founded as a continuation of the exhibition in the Prado. All the artworks in the Museo Reina Sofía were created from 1881 onwards. This is the year Pablo Picasso was born and marks a different artistic era that is represented in the Prado Museum, where all the paintings predate that year.
The Museo Reina Sofía opened its doors in 1992 with one of the largest collections of contemporary art in the world. It's one of the most popular museums of modern art in Spain.
Temporary Exhibitions
As well as access to the Reina Sofía's permanent collection, your ticket also includes access to the museum's temporary exhibitions, except for specific exhibitions that require an hourly pass or a specific fee. In the latter case, the full ticket must be purchased at the museum.
Check out the detailed information on the exhibitions at the following link.
The Museo Reina Sofía is also hosting the following temporary exhibitions:
Ticket Validity
Although you choose a date when you buy your ticket, the ticket is open-dated and can be used for up to 6 months after the ticket was issued.
Museum Opening Times
Although you select a date when purchasing the ticket, it's open-dated and can be used up to one year after the ticket is issued.
Museo Reina Sofía Schedule
The museum opens on the following days:
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: from 10 am to 9 pm
- Sunday and holidays: from 10 am to 2:30 pm
Free Admission
Admission is free for everyone on:
- Mondays from 7 pm to 9 pm
- Wednesday to Saturday from 7 pm to 9 pm
- Sundays from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
- Admission is also free 6 days a year: International Museum Day (May 18), National Day of Spain (October 12), and Constitution Day (December 6)
In addition, the following groups will have free admission: students aged 18 to 25, children under 18, people with disabilities, unemployed individuals, members of the Royal Board of Trustees of the Museo Nacional del Prado, the Friends of the Prado Museum Foundation, APME, ANABAD, EAM, ICOM, the Royal Academy of History, the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando, the Royal Spanish Academy, staff working in State Museums, active teaching staff, family groups consisting of at least one adult and three children, official tour guides, and journalists.
However, to enjoy free access, you must go to the ticket offices in person and queue to be accredited and acquire the free tickets. In other words, free ticket holders are not granted preferential access.
Guided Tour
If tickets are not available for the date you want, you can book a guided tour of the Reina Sofía Museum.
