Is the museum wheelchair-accessible?

Yes, the Reina Sofía Museum has ramps, elevators, and adapted restrooms. Wheelchairs are available upon request.

Can I take photos inside the museum?

Photography is allowed in many areas but without flash, tripods, or selfie sticks. Temporary exhibitions may have additional restrictions.

How can I reach the Reina Sofía Museum?

The museum is centrally located and easily accessible via metro (Atocha station), buses, or by taxi. The area is well-signposted for tourists.

Are audio guides available?

Yes, audio guides are available for an additional fee. These provide insights into major artworks, including Picasso’s "Guernica."

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Reina Sofia Museum Tickets with Optional Audio Guide

With tickets to the Reina Sofia Museum, explore the greatest collections of 20th-century Spanish artists, Picasso, Dalí, and Miró!
Uncover everything from abstract art and cubism to surrealism and modernism as you waltz around permanent and temporary artworks.
Let thought-provoking exhibitions like Apparatus 92 and Avant-garde Territories reshape your understanding of colonialism and modernism.
Add art history to your cart with an official audio guide. Decipher the horrors of war in Picasso's work or the power of a muse in Dalí's life.
Avid art aficionados can upgrade to the Paseo del Arte Pass to access all 3 must-see museums of Madrid – Prado, Reina Sofia, and Thyssen-Bornemisza.

With tickets to the Reina Sofia Museum, explore the greatest collections of 20th-century Spanish artists, Picasso, Dalí, and Miró!
Uncover everything from abstract art and cubism to surrealism and modernism as you waltz around permanent and temporary artworks.
Let thought-provoking exhibitions like Apparatus 92 and Avant-garde Territories reshape your understanding of colonialism and modernism.
Add art history to your cart with an official audio guide. Decipher the horrors of war in Picasso's work or the power of a muse in Dalí's life.
Avid art aficionados can upgrade to the Paseo del Arte Pass to access all 3 must-see museums of Madrid – Prado, Reina Sofia, and Thyssen-Bornemisza.

Inclusions

Entry to Reina Sofia Museum
Official audio guide in Spanish, English, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Korean & Chinese (as per option selected)
Entry to Prado & Thyssen-Bornemisza Museums with the Paseo del Arte Pass (as per option selected)

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Guided tour

Tip: Begin your visit with Picasso's masterpiece, Guernica. It's an iconic and powerful plea for pacifism and sets the tone for your museum experience.
This venue is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Flash photography, tripods, and selfie sticks are not allowed in the museum. No photos or videos are allowed in area 206 (Guernica).
Large bags or luggage measuring more than 30 x 30cm are not allowed in the museum.
Food and drinks are not allowed inside the museum, as there are already several dining options available along with specific areas for their consumption. Carrying water is duly justified in the case of pregnant women, guests with special needs, and anyone who may be sick.
Guests entering with small backpacks must wear them in the front to avoid disturbing other visitors and to ensure they do not brush against the artworks.
Visitors under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Anyone between the age of 14 and 18 who wishes to visit the museum without an adult must show their national ID document.
There is free entry for guests with a valid ID under the age of 18 years, over the age of 65 years, and for students under 25 years.
Entry is free for guests from certain categories, full list here
The Reina Sofía Museum is closed on January 1 and 6, May 1 and 15, November 9, and December 24, 25 and 31.

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Guided Tours

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Reina Sofia Museum Guided Tour

Recognize the significance of the Reina Sofia Museum on an expertly crafted tour with a guide who converses in English, Spanish – or both.
See Salvador Dali's renowned pieces like Still Life and Cubist Self Portrait, and discover Picasso's famous anti-war masterpiece, Guernica.
Peruse an exceptional collection of Spanish art, spanning surrealism, modernism, abstractionism, and cubism.
This is the perfect experience for those that want the in-depth knowledge of an art history expert without breaking the bank!

Recognize the significance of the Reina Sofia Museum on an expertly crafted tour with a guide who converses in English, Spanish – or both.
See Salvador Dali's renowned pieces like Still Life and Cubist Self Portrait, and discover Picasso's famous anti-war masterpiece, Guernica.
Peruse an exceptional collection of Spanish art, spanning surrealism, modernism, abstractionism, and cubism.
This is the perfect experience for those that want the in-depth knowledge of an art history expert without breaking the bank!

Inclusions

Guided tour of Reina Sofia Museum with entry
Expert English and/or Spanish-speaking guide

Tip: It's recommended to carry a layer of clothing since the exhibition rooms must be kept at a constant temperature of 21ºC (69.8°F) for conservation measures.
This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Flash photography, tripods, and selfie sticks are not allowed in the museum. No photos or videos are allowed in area 206 (Guernica).
Large bags or luggage measuring more than 30 x 30cm are not allowed in the museum.
Food and drinks are not allowed inside the museum, as there are already several dining options available along with specific areas for their consumption. Carrying water is duly justified in the case of pregnant women, guests with special needs, and anyone who may be sick.
Guests entering with small backpacks must wear them in the front to avoid disturbing other visitors and to ensure they do not brush against the artworks.
Please note that there is free entry on Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sat from 7pm till closing, and Sun from 12:30pm till closing.
Visitors under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Anyone between the age of 14 and 18 who wishes to visit the museum without an adult must show their national ID document.

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1 hr. 15 min. - 1 hr. 30 min.

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Museo del Prado & Reina Sofía Museum Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets

Bypass ticket lines and enjoy a guided tour of both museums in your preferred language.

Everything you get: Skip-the-line access to both the Prado Museum and Reina Sofia, along with a guided tour led by an expert guide.
Why choose this: Combines two of Madrid’s top art museums in a single tour, with expert guides who make art history engaging and accessible.
Upgrades: Choose a guided tour in Spanish, English, or both based on your preferences.

Bypass ticket lines and enjoy a guided tour of both museums in your preferred language.

Everything you get: Skip-the-line access to both the Prado Museum and Reina Sofia, along with a guided tour led by an expert guide.
Why choose this: Combines two of Madrid’s top art museums in a single tour, with expert guides who make art history engaging and accessible.
Upgrades: Choose a guided tour in Spanish, English, or both based on your preferences.

Inclusions

Skip-the-line entry to the Prado and Reina Sofia Museums
Guided tour of the Prado and Reina Sofia Museums
Expert English and/or Spanish speaking guide (as per option selected)

Exclusions

Food & drinks
- Souvenirs
- Transport
- Audio guide

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4 hr. - 4 hr. 30 min.

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Guided Tours

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Reina Sofia Museum Small-Group or Private Guided Tour

Are you an art fanatic? Tailor your visit to one of Spain’s elite national museums, the Reina Sofia, on this exclusive small-group or private tour.
Unravel the abstraction of the Man with a Pipe by Joan Miró, and the post-expressionist magical realism of Angeles Santos’ A World.
Choose between an English, Spanish, or Italian-speaking guide who will divulge insights and anecdotes along the way.
Upgrade to join a private group with just 5 other like-minded individuals, and delve into all your niche curiosities!

Are you an art fanatic? Tailor your visit to one of Spain’s elite national museums, the Reina Sofia, on this exclusive small-group or private tour.
Unravel the abstraction of the Man with a Pipe by Joan Miró, and the post-expressionist magical realism of Angeles Santos’ A World.
Choose between an English, Spanish, or Italian-speaking guide who will divulge insights and anecdotes along the way.
Upgrade to join a private group with just 5 other like-minded individuals, and delve into all your niche curiosities!

Inclusions

Guided tour of Reina Sofia Museum with entry
Expert English, Spanish or Italian-speaking guide
Small group of up to 6 guests
Private group of up to 6 guests (optional)

Tip: Ask your guide about the collection Women at the Forefront in Room 203.02 of the Sabatini Building, presenting a range of feminist masterworks.
This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Flash photography, tripods, and selfie sticks are not allowed in the museum. No photos or videos are allowed in area 206 (Guernica).
Large bags or luggage measuring more than 30 x 30cm are not allowed in the museum.
Food and drinks are not allowed inside the museum, as there are already several dining options available along with specific areas for their consumption. Carrying water is duly justified in the case of pregnant women, guests with special needs, and anyone who may be sick.
Guests entering with small backpacks must wear them in the front to avoid disturbing other visitors and to ensure they do not brush against the artworks.
Please note that there is free entry on Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sat from 7pm till closing, and Sun from 12:30pm till closing.
Visitors under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Anyone between the age of 14 and 18 who wishes to visit the museum without an adult must show their national ID document.
Entry is free for guests from certain categories, full list here

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1 hr. 30 min.

Combos

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Combo (Save 9%): Madrid Panoramic Bus Tour + Paseo del Arte 3 Museum Pass

Cover 35 landmarks on your panoramic bus tour & get entry to the Prado, Reina Sofia, and Thyssen-Bornemisza Museums.

Everything you get on your Panoramic Bus Tour: A 1 or 2-day unlimited bus pass that covers 35 attractions across two routes, giving you the flexibility to get off the bus at any stop of your choice.
Everything you get with the Paseo del Arte 3 Museum Pass: A single pass that gets you access to the Prado Museum, Reina Sofia, and Thyssen-Bornemisza Museums. With a validity of one year, you can explore each museum whenever you’d like.
You’ll see: Key landmarks across Madrid, such as the Prado Museum, Plaza de España, Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, and the Royal Palace of Madrid, on your panoramic bus tour.
Why choose this: Save big with this combo that covers all of Madrid’s attractions via a bus tour, along with three of Madrid’s most coveted art history museums.

Cover 35 landmarks on your panoramic bus tour & get entry to the Prado, Reina Sofia, and Thyssen-Bornemisza Museums.

Everything you get on your Panoramic Bus Tour: A 1 or 2-day unlimited bus pass that covers 35 attractions across two routes, giving you the flexibility to get off the bus at any stop of your choice.
Everything you get with the Paseo del Arte 3 Museum Pass: A single pass that gets you access to the Prado Museum, Reina Sofia, and Thyssen-Bornemisza Museums. With a validity of one year, you can explore each museum whenever you’d like.
You’ll see: Key landmarks across Madrid, such as the Prado Museum, Plaza de España, Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, and the Royal Palace of Madrid, on your panoramic bus tour.
Why choose this: Save big with this combo that covers all of Madrid’s attractions via a bus tour, along with three of Madrid’s most coveted art history museums.

Inclusions

Madrid Panoramic Bus Tour

1 or 2-day unlimited bus tour pass
Audio guide in Spanish, Catalan, Gallego, Euskera, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, Japanese
Free Wi-Fi
Discount booklets for shops and restaurants
Tour map

Paseo del Arte 3 Museum Pass

Entry to the Prado Museum
Entry to the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
Entry to the Reina Sofia Museum

Exclusions

Madrid Panoramic Bus Tour

Entry to attractions

Paseo del Arte 3 Museum Pass

Access to the temporary exhibitions at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum

Blue Route: Historical Madrid

First bus: 10am from Museo del Prado
Last bus: 6pm
Popular stops: Royal Palace, Almudena Cathedral, Prado Museum
Click here for the Blue Route stops and boarding points.

Green Route: Modern Madrid

First bus: 10am from Plaza de Neptuno
Last bus: 6pm
Popular stops: Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Plaza de Castilla, Plaza de Cibeles
Click here for the Green Route stops and boarding points.

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Paseo del Arte 3 Museum Pass: Museo del Prado + Thyssen Bornemisza + Reina Sofia Entry Tickets

Enjoy entry to three of Madrid's iconic museums with a single pass & save up to 30%.

Everything you get: Entry to three of Madrid’s most iconic museums—the Prado, Reina Sofia, and the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, allowing you to visit all three at any point within a year.
Why choose this: A single pass that gets you access to three art museums, saving you nearly 30% compared to buying separate tickets for all three.

Enjoy entry to three of Madrid's iconic museums with a single pass & save up to 30%.

Everything you get: Entry to three of Madrid’s most iconic museums—the Prado, Reina Sofia, and the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, allowing you to visit all three at any point within a year.
Why choose this: A single pass that gets you access to three art museums, saving you nearly 30% compared to buying separate tickets for all three.

Inclusions

Entry to the Prado Museum
Entry to the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
Entry to the Reina Sofia Museum

Exclusions

Souvenirs

Food & drinks
Guided tour
Audio guide

The Paseo del Arte Pass is valid for a year from the time of booking. However, keep in mind that you can only enter each museum once.
All three venues are wheelchair-accessible.
Tripods, selfie sticks, and flash photography are prohibited at all three museums.
Food & drinks are not allowed inside all three museums. Each has a few dining options if you want to grab a bite.
Guide dogs and emotional support animals are allowed, subject to a valid medical certificate.

These tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.
These tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

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Tour guide explaining artwork to a group at the Prado & Reina Sofia Museum Guided Tour in Madrid, Spain

Entrances and paths for smooth access

Sabatini Building: The main entrance is wheelchair accessible. Use Plaza de Juan Goytisolo for step-free access via Calle Santa Isabel.
Nouvel Building: Fully accessible through a ramp near Plaza del Emperador Carlos V. This entrance has a smoother slope, ideal for visitors with mobility challenges.
Velázquez Palace & Crystal Palace:
Access the Crystal Palace via a ramp (divided into sections).
Use a platform lift for the Velázquez Palace—ask security staff for assistance.

Wheelchair-friendly facilities

Lifts:
Sabatini has panoramic lifts connecting all floors (1 to 4) and an interior lift connecting floors 0, 1, and 3.
Nouvel Building's lifts serve floors 0 to 3 but have limited capacity, giving priority to one wheelchair at a time.
Accessible Restrooms:
Sabatini Building: Floor 1 (main gallery) and Floor 4 (near rooms 403 and 407).
Nouvel Building: Mezzanine (between floors 0 and 1) and Floor 0 (near Café-Restaurant).

Shortcuts to reduce travel time inside

A lesser-known floor 1 corridor connects the Sabatini and Nouvel buildings—ideal to avoid crowd bottlenecks or backtracking through exhibitions.

Seating and resting points

Rest your feet on benches in the cloister areas (floors 1 to 3 in Sabatini). Additional seating is available in quieter exhibition rooms for contemplation.

Wheelchair and cane seat loans

Available at Information Points in both Sabatini and Nouvel. You’ll need to provide a valid ID (passport or national ID) for registration.

Cloakroom, lockers, and baggage management

Sabatini Building: Wheelchair-accessible cloakroom via a ramp.
Nouvel Building: Automatic lockers available inside for wheelchair users. Large bags are best stored in external lockers near the Nouvel square (less accessible).

Parking for visitors with disabilities

Groups arriving in adapted vehicles can park for free at the loading bay on Calle Argumosa (corner with Calle Hospital).

Audio and visual accessibility

Audio: Spanish Sign Language (LSE) interpreters are available upon request.
Visual: Tactile tours and verbal guides are offered for visitors with low vision or blindness. Access to tactile sheets and sound-based interpretation enhances the experience.

Emergency assistance and medical support

A first-aid kit is located in the main gallery of Sabatini Building, Floor 1. For immediate medical help, contact museum staff stationed at entrances and information desks.

Staff assistance and inquiries

Trained information staff are stationed at key points, including museum entrances, floor 2 in Sabatini, and building connection zones. Look for staff with the information icon if you need personalized help.

Guide leading a group on a Reina Sofia Museum tour, showcasing modern art in a spacious gallery

No large bags or backpacks – These aren’t allowed in galleries and must be stored in the cloakroom or lockers at the Sabatini and Nouvel Buildings.
Check locker size limits – Ensure your items fit:
Sabatini lockers: 43 x 42 x 31 cm, 88 x 42 x 31 cm, 88 x 42 x 64 cm.
Nouvel lockers: 29 x 34.5 x 42 cm.
Only non-electric skates, skateboards, or scooters within these sizes are allowed.
No electric scooters – They are strictly prohibited, even in museum lockers.
Wear small backpacks on the front – Even if under 30 x 30 cm, carrying them on your back is not allowed to protect artwork and visitors.
Locker services aren’t available everywhere – The Palacio de Cristal and Palacio de Velázquez in Retiro Park have no cloakrooms, so store large items at the main museum beforehand.

Visitors exploring the modern art exhibits at the Reina Sofia Museum in Madrid, Spain

The main venue, including the Sabatini and Nouvel buildings, welcomes visitors from 10am to 2:30pm (closed on Tuesdays and Sunday afternoons). On Sundays, the museum operates only until 2:30pm. The timings for its annex buildings at Parque del Retiro, Palacio de Velázquez, and Palacio de Cristal vary throughout the year:

January – February: 10am – 6pm
March: 10am – 7pm
April – September: 11am – 10pm
October: 10am – 7pm
November – December: 10am – 6pm

The museum offers free entry on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 7pm and on Sundays from 12:30pm. Additionally, entry is free on special dates like April 18, May 18, October 12, and December 6. It is closed on January 1 and 6, May 1 and 15, November 9, and December 24, 25, and 31.

Address: C. de Sta. Isabel, 52, 28012 Madrid, Spain

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Transport options:

By bus: EMT Line buses provide easy access to the museum.
By train: The closest station is Atocha-RENFE Train Station.
By metro: Use Line 1 (Estación del Arte) or Line 3 (Lavapiés).
By bicycle: Bicycle racks are located near Plaza Nouvel and at the Sabatini Building entrance.
Parking: Available at Atocha Train Station and Plaza Juan Goytisolo.

Arzábal
This lively restaurant-bar hybrid delivers top-quality cuisine in a vibrant setting. Try their signature alcachofas confitadas con jamón (confit artichokes with ham) or the delightful tarta de atún (tuna tartar).

Hours: Open daily—Monday to Saturday from 11am to 11pm, and Sunday from 11am to 8pm.

Café Restaurant NuBel
Led by Chef Olmos, Café NuBel offers a menu focused on simplicity and quality. Enjoy international breakfast options, daily brunches, and a variety of egg-based dishes and pancakes. The relaxed atmosphere is a perfect complement to your museum visit.

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