The Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, often referred to as the Reina Sofía, is Spain’s premier museum dedicated to 20th-century Spanish art. Located on the southern end of Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art, it stands alongside the renowned Prado and Thyssen-Bornemisza museums. The Reina Sofia features key works by some of the most iconic cultural artists, including Picasso, Salvador Dalí, and Julio González, and is best known as the home of Picasso’s masterpiece Guernica.

Overview:

  • Location: The Reina Sofia is located in Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art. Its address is C. de Sta. Isabel, 52, Centro, 28012 Madrid, Spain | Find on Google Maps
  • Opening hours: Open between 10am and 9pm on Mondays and between Wednesdays and Saturdays. The museum remains closed on Tuesdays. 
  • Price range: Between €12 and €68
  • On-site visit duration: Spend between 1.5-2 hours if you want to cover the essentials with a planned route, and 3-4 hours if you want to explore all the exhibitions. 
  • Best time to visit: Spring (April to June) and autumn (September) are ideal, with fewer crowds and pleasant weather. 
  • Key attractions: Picasso’s iconic Guernica, and paintings by Salvador Dalí & Joan Miró.

What can you expect at the Reina Sofia Museum?

Things to know before booking Reina Sofia Museum tickets 

  • Your Reina Sofia entry tickets allow entry at any time within the museum’s opening hours. You also get the option to upgrade your tickets to include a multilingual digital audio guide in five languages or a guided tour of the museum in English. The ultimate upgrade is the Art Walk Pass, which gets you tickets to all three museums in Madrid’s Art Triangle: the Reina Sofia, Prado, and Thyssen-Bornemisza. 
  • If you’d like deeper context from a local expert, the guided tour is your best option. Choose between English or Spanish tours, or opt for a small-group experience limited to six participants for a more intimate visit. The private tour is another option, with the flexibility of a tour for 2-3 people if needed, with a maximum limit of six. This is the ideal option if you want to tour the museum with your chosen group. 
  • Have some additional time to spare? Why not visit the Prado & Reina Sofia museums with a single ticket? You get seamless skip-the-line entry to both museums, and options for tours in English or Spanish.
  • If you don’t intend to leave Madrid without visiting all three museums in the city’s Art Triangle, the Art Walk Pass is all you need. You get skip-the-line entry to all three museums on the same or different days with a 20% discount over buying separate tickets (it’s all up to you), along with access to all their permanent collections. The best part? This pass is valid for a year from the date of purchase.
  • The panoramic bus tour & Art Walk Pass combo gets you access to the Reina Sofia, Prado, and Thyssen museums, and the option to choose a 24 or 48-hour panoramic bus tour pass that covers 25 attractions across two routes.

Your Reina Sofia Museum ticket options explained

ExperienceDurationSkip-the-lineInclusionsUpgrades Recommended tickets

Entry tickets

Flexible

No

Flexible entry, access to permanent & temporary collections

Access to all collections, an optional audio guide, or an English guided tour

From €12

Guided tours

1.5 to 2 hours

No

Expert guide, access to permanent and temporary collections

Small group or private tours

From €32

Skip-the-line guided tours

4 to 4.5 hours

Yes

Skip-the-line entry, expert guide, access to all collections

-

From €68

Art Walk Pass

Flexible

Yes

Skip-the-line entry to all three museums, one-year validity

-

From €32

Combo tickets

Flexible

Yes

24-hour, panoramic bus tour, skip-the-line entry to three museums

48-hour panoramic bus tour

From €60
Don’t miss Madrid’s Art Triangle!

See the best of Spanish art without the hassle. The Art Walk Pass gives you priority access to the Prado, Reina Sofía, and Thyssen-Bornemisza. Skip the lines, explore when you want, and enjoy three unforgettable museums in one unbeatable price.

Plan your visit to the Reina Sofia Museum

Tips to make the most of your visit to the Reina Sofia Museum

  • The museum is the busiest between 10am and 12pm, and again when free access starts at 7pm. If you want a quieter experience with fewer crowds, you should ideally visit between 2pm and 6pm
  • Need a break from all the art inside the museum? Step out into the museum’s gardens for a refreshing change of scenery. You’ll find plenty of sculptures made by some of the world’s most notable artists. This is also a great place to read that book you bought from the bookstore.
  • If you are here simply to see Picasso’s Guernica, you’ll find it in Room 205.10, on the second floor of the Sabatini Building. This room also houses some of his other pieces, including several preparatory drawings for the Guernica itself. 
  • Art enthusiasts shouldn’t miss the museum’s library. It’s a treasure trove of books on European and international art, along with those housed in the museum. 
  • The museum’s bookstore, La Central, is a great place to pick up books on art, including some of the museum’s own publications.

Frequently asked questions about Reina Sofia Museum tickets

Not at all. Your entry tickets let you enter the museum at any time within its opening hours, giving you plenty of flexibility to plan your day as per your convenience.