Guide · Art
The Paseo del Arte,
without the crowds.
Three museums, one walk. Hours, prices and the right way to see them.
The short answer
Madrid’s three great museums sit within a 15-minute walk of each other on the Paseo del Arte: the Prado (Velázquez, Goya, El Bosco), the Thyssen-Bornemisza (eight centuries of European painting) and the Reina Sofía (Picasso’s Guernica).
| Museum | Hours | General ticket | Free entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Museo del Prado | Mon–Sat 10:00–20:00; Sun and holidays 10:00–19:00 | 15 € | Last two hours |
| Thyssen-Bornemisza | 10:00–19:00 | 14 € | Mondays; Saturday nights 21:00–23:00 |
| Reina Sofía | Mon, Wed–Sat 10:00–19:00; Sun 10:00–12:30; closed Tuesday | 12 € | Mon, Wed–Sat 19:00–21:00; Sun 12:30–14:30 |
How to see them well
Go at opening time, not during the free hours, which are the busiest. Choose one museum per morning; two hours in the Prado with a private guide shows you more than a whole day alone. Many museums also accept private visits outside public hours for a group, on request and subject to their programme; we ask on your behalf.
Lunch between museums at a starred table nearby, and a car between doors. Starred restaurants →
Sources
- Ayuntamiento de Madrid, Museo del Prado
- Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza, visit
- Museo Reina Sofía, tickets and hours
Checked 6 October 2026. Hours, prices and awards change; we confirm before booking.
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the house ready.
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Before you fly
A few good questions.
When is the Prado free?
During the last two hours: 18:00–20:00 Monday to Saturday and 17:00–19:00 on Sundays and holidays.
Which day is the Reina Sofía closed?
Tuesday, including public holidays.
Can we visit the Prado privately?
Private visits outside opening hours exist for groups, on request and subject to the museum’s programme. Ask us and we will request it.