Step into Madrid’s modern art haven, conveniently located near Atocha Station. Flexible entry means you can enter the venue at any point within the opening hours, allowing you to visit as per your convenience.
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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.
| Experience | Duration | Skip-the-line | Inclusions | Upgrades | 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 |
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.
Perhaps the single most iconic artwork in the museum is Picasso’s Guernica (1937). Located in a specially dedicated room, this monumental painting captures the horrors of the Spanish Civil War and has become a symbol of anti-war sentiment worldwide.
The museum’s Sabatini building houses key pieces from Spain’s modernist and post-war eras. Dotted with pieces by Miró, Dalí, Juan Gris, and Julio González, these galleries offer much-needed context to 20th-century Spanish art.
While the museum’s permanent collections are worth your time and attention, its rotating temporary exhibitions are no less. They cover a wide range of international art, themes such as art and politics, feminism in art, and Latin American art, among several others.
While less frequented than the main galleries, the library and research centers still draw visitors who want to dive deep into the world of Spanish and European art. They’re housed in the Sabatini building, a former 18th-century hospital, which adds to their appeal.
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.
You can choose a guided tour in English, Spanish, or both languages.
This is the holy grail for art lovers in Madrid. It gets you skip-the-line access to all three museums in Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art: the Reina Sofia, Prado, and Thyssen-Bornemisza. You also have the benefit of booking your tickets to these for the same or separate days.
The Reina Sofia Museum is open between 10am and 9pm on Mondays and from Wednesday to Saturday. It remains closed on Tuesdays. Sunday hours vary, and are generally 10am to 2:30pm.
The museum has two main entrances. The first is in the Sabatini Building, while the other, covered one is in the Nouvel Building.
The Sabatini Building is home to the museum’s permanent collection, while the Nouvel Building sees a whole host of rotational temporary exhibitions, offering a fresh perspective on art every time you visit.
The ideal time to visit the museum is between 2pm and 6pm, when you’ll encounter fewer crowds. The periods between 10am and 12pm and the free access hours are the busiest.
Yes, the museum is wheelchair accessible, with lifts in both buildings, ramps across most rooms, and a facility to loan a wheelchair. You’ll also find accessible restrooms and parking spots, making the museum a truly accessible space.
The closest metro station is the Estación del Arte, located just a 7-minute walk from the museum.
You’ll find several EMT buses that get you to the museum or within walking distance of it. These include 6, 10, 14, 19, 26, 27, 32, 34, 26, 37, 41, 45, 59, 85, 86, C1, C2, and E1.
Explore the best of 20th-century art at the home of Picasso's iconic Guernica in Madrid.
Inclusions
Entry to the Reina Sofia Museum
Access to the museum's permanent and temporary collections
Digital audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian (as per option selected)
English guided tour of the Reina Sofia Museum (as per option selected)
Skip-the-line entry to the Reina Sofia, Prado, and Thyssen-Bornemisza museums with the Art Walk Pass (as per option selected)
Access to the temporary collection at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum (as per option selected)
Access to the permanent collections at the Reina Sofia & Prado Museums (as per option selected)
Unlock three world-class museums in Madrid’s Golden Triangle while saving money with one pass.
Inclusions
Skip-the-line entry to Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum, Prado Museum, Reina Sofía Center
Access to the permanent collection at all three museums
Access to some temporary exhibitions at the Prado Museum and Reina Sofía Center
Exclusions
Bypass ticket lines and enjoy a guided tour of both museums in your preferred language.
Inclusions
Skip-the-line entry to the Prado and Reina Sofia Museums
Guided tour of the Prado and Reina Sofia Museums
Expert English or Spanish speaking guide (as per option selected)
Exclusions
Tour Madrid's premier Spanish art museum with insights from a knowledgeable expert.
Inclusions
Guided tour of the museum in English or Spanish (as per option selected)
Small group museum tour in English, Spanish, or Italian for up to 6 people as per option selected)
Private museum tour in English, Spanish, or Italian for between 2-6 people (as per option selected)
Exclusions
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.