Prado Museum Tickets
The Prado Museum boasts an extensive collection Spanish art, along with masterpieces from the Renaissance and Baroque eras by the likes of Raphael and Titian. Book Prado Museum tickets to enjoy skip-the-line entry, guided tours, or combo offers with Royal Palace of Madrid.
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Discover centuries of European art at the Prado Museum, home to one of the world’s finest collections of European masterpieces by El Greco, Velázquez, and other renowned artists.
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Learn the stories behind the artwork with a multilingual audio guide, offering expert insights into the museum’s most celebrated pieces, such as The Garden of Earthly Delights and Las Meninas.
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Choose the guided tour for deeper insights into the museum’s history, architecture, and vast collection of paintings, sculptures, and more.
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With the Paseo del Arte 3 Museum Pass, you can access the Prado, Reina Sofia, and Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum.
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Discover centuries of European art at the Prado Museum, home to one of the world’s finest collections of European masterpieces by El Greco, Velázquez, and other renowned artists.
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Learn the stories behind the artwork with a multilingual audio guide, offering expert insights into the museum’s most celebrated pieces, such as The Garden of Earthly Delights and Las Meninas.
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Choose the guided tour for deeper insights into the museum’s history, architecture, and vast collection of paintings, sculptures, and more.
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With the Paseo del Arte 3 Museum Pass, you can access the Prado, Reina Sofia, and Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum.
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Skip the ticketing line with a dedicated entrance and enjoy an immersive guided tour of Madrid’s world-renowned Prado Museum.
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Explore masterpieces by Spanish and European artists, with expert insights from your live guide in a choice of four languages.
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Discover the stories behind iconic works by Goya, Velázquez, and more, as you stroll through one of Spain’s most important cultural institutions.
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Look out for some of the most well-known paintings, such as The Garden of Earthly Delights, David & Goliath, and Titian’s portraits.
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Skip the ticketing line with a dedicated entrance and enjoy an immersive guided tour of Madrid’s world-renowned Prado Museum.
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Explore masterpieces by Spanish and European artists, with expert insights from your live guide in a choice of four languages.
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Discover the stories behind iconic works by Goya, Velázquez, and more, as you stroll through one of Spain’s most important cultural institutions.
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Look out for some of the most well-known paintings, such as The Garden of Earthly Delights, David & Goliath, and Titian’s portraits.
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Skip the ticket line and enjoy a guided tour of the Royal Palace of Madrid and the Prado Museum, with two languages to choose from.
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Explore the world-renowned Prado Museum, home to masterpieces by Goya, Velázquez, and other European legends, with expert insights from your guide.
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Stroll through the sprawling rooms in the Royal Palace of Madrid, Europe’s largest functioning royal palace, while gaining key insights into its history.
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Ask your guide about the Alcázar of Madrid, a Moorish fortress that burned down in 1734, where the Royal Palace of Madrid currently stands.
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Skip the ticket line and enjoy a guided tour of the Royal Palace of Madrid and the Prado Museum, with two languages to choose from.
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Explore the world-renowned Prado Museum, home to masterpieces by Goya, Velázquez, and other European legends, with expert insights from your guide.
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Stroll through the sprawling rooms in the Royal Palace of Madrid, Europe’s largest functioning royal palace, while gaining key insights into its history.
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Ask your guide about the Alcázar of Madrid, a Moorish fortress that burned down in 1734, where the Royal Palace of Madrid currently stands.
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Go on a self-guided tour of three of Madrid’s best guardians of centuries-old European art, all in one day.
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At the Prado Museum, you can take in the grandeur of 8,000+ works of art and explore key pieces by artists such as Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, and Murillo.
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Take a close look at some of the best 20th-century masterpieces at the Reina Sofia Museum, home to works by Picasso, Dalí, and Miró.
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With pieces spanning 700 years, you can check out key pieces by Van Gogh and Monet at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum.
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Go on a self-guided tour of three of Madrid’s best guardians of centuries-old European art, all in one day.
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At the Prado Museum, you can take in the grandeur of 8,000+ works of art and explore key pieces by artists such as Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, and Murillo.
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Take a close look at some of the best 20th-century masterpieces at the Reina Sofia Museum, home to works by Picasso, Dalí, and Miró.
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With pieces spanning 700 years, you can check out key pieces by Van Gogh and Monet at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum.
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Skip the lines and enjoy a guided tour of both the Prado and Reina Sofía Museums—two of Madrid’s top spots for anyone with a penchant for European art.
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Dive into Spanish art history as your expert guide brings masterpieces by Picasso and Goya to life with engaging stories and insights.
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Explore the world-famous “Guernica” and other iconic works, gaining a deeper understanding of their cultural and historical impact.
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Tours are available in English and Spanish, or both, making it easy for you to enjoy this experience.
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Skip the lines and enjoy a guided tour of both the Prado and Reina Sofía Museums—two of Madrid’s top spots for anyone with a penchant for European art.
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Dive into Spanish art history as your expert guide brings masterpieces by Picasso and Goya to life with engaging stories and insights.
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Explore the world-famous “Guernica” and other iconic works, gaining a deeper understanding of their cultural and historical impact.
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Tours are available in English and Spanish, or both, making it easy for you to enjoy this experience.
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Skip the ticket lines and enjoy an immersive and insightful guided tour of Madrid’s Prado Museum and the Royal Palace of Madrid.
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Discover key masterpieces inside the Prado Museum, home to iconic works by Spanish and European artists like El Greco and Velázquez, among others.
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Walk through the various chambers inside the palatial Royal Palace, the largest functional royal palace in all of Europe.
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Take yourself back in time as you explore the arms at the Royal Armory, and explore chambers like the Royal Chapel, the Throne Room, and the various State Rooms.
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With transfers from the palace to the museum, you get to enjoy views of Madrid’s bustling city center.
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Skip the ticket lines and enjoy an immersive and insightful guided tour of Madrid’s Prado Museum and the Royal Palace of Madrid.
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Discover key masterpieces inside the Prado Museum, home to iconic works by Spanish and European artists like El Greco and Velázquez, among others.
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Walk through the various chambers inside the palatial Royal Palace, the largest functional royal palace in all of Europe.
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Take yourself back in time as you explore the arms at the Royal Armory, and explore chambers like the Royal Chapel, the Throne Room, and the various State Rooms.
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With transfers from the palace to the museum, you get to enjoy views of Madrid’s bustling city center.
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Tour all the major attractions in Madrid with a 1 or 2-day panoramic bus tour pass that covers two routes and 35 key landmarks—with an audio guide.
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Get off at any of the stops to explore key landmarks that interest you, adding to the tour’s convenience.
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Explore works of art by some of the greatest cultural contributors across Europe, including Goya, Van Gogh, Picasso, Velázquez, and more.
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Get access to the permanent collections at the Thyssen-Bornemisza, along with some of the temporary exhibitions at the Prado & Reina Sofia Museums.
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Tour all the major attractions in Madrid with a 1 or 2-day panoramic bus tour pass that covers two routes and 35 key landmarks—with an audio guide.
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Get off at any of the stops to explore key landmarks that interest you, adding to the tour’s convenience.
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Explore works of art by some of the greatest cultural contributors across Europe, including Goya, Van Gogh, Picasso, Velázquez, and more.
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Get access to the permanent collections at the Thyssen-Bornemisza, along with some of the temporary exhibitions at the Prado & Reina Sofia Museums.
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Enjoy flexible or timed entry to the largest collection of Spanish art housed at the Prado Museum, with an optional on-site or digital audio guide.
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Get the chance to view over 20,000 works ranging from Renaissance-era paintings by Bosch to 19th-century masterpieces by Antonio Gisbert.
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Gain insights on famous pieces in the museum, from Las Meninas by Velázquez to Andromeda & the Dragon by Titian and more.
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Upgrade to the Paseo Del Arte card and save on entrance fees of Madrid's 3 best museums — Prado, Thyssen-Bornemisza, and Reina Sofia.
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Fun fact: Prado Museum houses one of Francisco Goya’s most recognizable and morbidly brilliant oil paintings — Saturn Devouring His Son.
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Enjoy flexible or timed entry to the largest collection of Spanish art housed at the Prado Museum, with an optional on-site or digital audio guide.
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Get the chance to view over 20,000 works ranging from Renaissance-era paintings by Bosch to 19th-century masterpieces by Antonio Gisbert.
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Gain insights on famous pieces in the museum, from Las Meninas by Velázquez to Andromeda & the Dragon by Titian and more.
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Upgrade to the Paseo Del Arte card and save on entrance fees of Madrid's 3 best museums — Prado, Thyssen-Bornemisza, and Reina Sofia.
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Fun fact: Prado Museum houses one of Francisco Goya’s most recognizable and morbidly brilliant oil paintings — Saturn Devouring His Son.
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Discover the royal legacy of Spain at the Royal Collections Gallery, the country’s most important museum project, with skip-the-line tickets.
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Explore collections ranging from the Royal Armoury to exhibits on the Royal Palace of Madrid, and tapestries, musical instruments, and more across 3 floors.
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Observe the Royal Crown Carriage by Julián González from the 1820s – a quintessential piece of royal transportation history.
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Gain access to exquisite artwork by Bosch, Titian, El Greco, Ribera, Velázquez, and Caravaggio.
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Fun Fact: The Royal Collections Gallery has already received 10 architectural awards including the FAD architecture award and the American Architecture Prize (AAP 2017).
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Discover the royal legacy of Spain at the Royal Collections Gallery, the country’s most important museum project, with skip-the-line tickets.
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Explore collections ranging from the Royal Armoury to exhibits on the Royal Palace of Madrid, and tapestries, musical instruments, and more across 3 floors.
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Observe the Royal Crown Carriage by Julián González from the 1820s – a quintessential piece of royal transportation history.
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Gain access to exquisite artwork by Bosch, Titian, El Greco, Ribera, Velázquez, and Caravaggio.
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Fun Fact: The Royal Collections Gallery has already received 10 architectural awards including the FAD architecture award and the American Architecture Prize (AAP 2017).
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About Prado Museum
The Prado Museum in Madrid, showcases over 8,600 paintings, including Velázquez's 'Las Meninas' and Bosch's 'The Garden of Earthly Delights.' Its extensive collection spans from the 12th to early 20th centuries, with a focus on Spanish, Flemish, and Italian art, attracting art connoisseurs globally.
Commissioned by Charles III in 1785, Prado Museum was originally designed by Juan de Villanueva as a natural science museum. King Ferdinand VII and Queen Maria Isabel of Braganza later opted to use it to house the royal paintings, and the Museo Nacional Del Prado opened its doors in 1819.
Prado Museum boasts one of the most extensive collections of Francisco de Goya’s works, including over 150 paintings, over 600 drawings, over a 100 handwritten documents, and a selection of prints.
The most famous painting in the museum is Velázquez’s Las Meninas, one of the largest canvases from the Sevillian painter. Considered controversial for its defiance of genre, this snapshot of life at the Spanish court is as unsettling as it is captivating.
Among the hidden gems in the museum is Joaquín Sorolla’s "And They Say Fish Are Expensive!," an oddly gentle critique of harsh working conditions among fishermen in the 19th century.
The Prado Museum’s collection is so large, only 1/7th of it is actually on display. Some of its collections are temporarily loaned to other institutions, though most are showcased only in Spain.
Why visit Prado Museum?
Highlights
The Masterpieces
Prado Museum is home to some of the finest works of art depicting historical events, changing social norms, and growing artistic techniques and styles. Masterpieces like Goya’s "The Third of May 1808" depicting the shooting of Spanish patriots in 1808, as well as his collection titled “The Black Paintings” which offer a haunting, deeply philosophical take on humanity, are must-sees.
The Royal Collection
The Prado Museum hosts a range of art from various European masters, but its collection of Spanish art is undoubtedly its greatest achievement. Beyond the history and artistic movements represented in the pieces, however, the opulence of the collection reflects the life and times of the Spanish royals who collected these pieces, allowing guests to experience, if only for a fleeting moment, what a Spanish court might have felt like once upon a time.
The Spanish Masters
Artists like El Greco to Goya are widely known across the globe, but the Prado Museum also showcases the incredible talent and distinct styles of Spain's most celebrated painters who didn’t achieve quite the same level of fame. Marià Fortuny’s in-depth, vibrant anatomical studies in paintings like “Nude Old Man in the Sun” and Joaquín Sorolla’s vibrant, captivating depictions of Valencian sunsets in works like “Boys on the Beach” are just a few examples of timeless Spanish art that must be seen in person.
The Majestic Building
The Prado Museum's stunning architecture makes it a destination in itself, providing a sense of history and grandeur for visitors to experience. Juan de Villanueva’s original vision is the guiding principle that all subsequent architects have relied on when adding to its design, yet, the structure also reflects changing times and attitudes, much like the art it holds.
Plan your visit
Velázquez Entrance (Puerta de Velazquez)
The Velázquez entrance is the main entrance to the Prado Museum, located at the front of the building. It is open all days of the week, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. This entrance is used by visitors with pre-booked tickets and generally has a shorter wait time.
Goya Entrance (Puerta de Goya Alta)
One of two entrances by the monument of Francisco de Goya is located on the western side of the museum, this entrance is open to all visitors. It is open all days of the week, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. This entrance offers a ticket machine facility, which allows for a shorter wait time.
Goya Entrance (Puerta de Goya Baja)
The other side of the Goya entrance offers entry to all via ticket counters. This can often lead to longer wait times, extending up to 2.5 hours during peak times. It is open all days of the week, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Los Jerónimos Entrance (Puerta de los Jerónimos)
The rear entrance, los Jerónimos, offers entry to all visitors but has priority access for all guests with disabilities. Those with an advance booking will also be admitted without an excessive wait time. This entrance is open all days of the week, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Murillo Entrance (Puerta de Murillo)
The Murillo entrance is on the eastern side of the museum and offers entry to all visitors, but is the preferred entrance for groups. This can sometimes result in wait times of up to 2 hours, so it is best to book in advance and avoid the queue. This entrance is open all days of the week, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
- The Prado Museum is open Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
- On Sundays and holidays, the museum opens from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
- On January 6th, December 3rd, and December 24th, the museum opens from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
- The museum is closed on January 1st, May 1st, and December 25th.
- Weekdays at 10:00 AM is the best time to visit to avoid long queues and crowds.
- It takes 4 hours to tour the museum and can take up to 2 hours to enter the museum without a pre-booked ticket.
You may check in your coats and bags at the cloakroom for free before entering the museum. Recording equipment must also be checked at the cloakroom as it is prohibited to bring these inside.
You may place valuable items, such as cameras, and larger items, such as backpacks or luggage, in the lockers at the cloakroom.
Audioguides are available for purchase to all guests for a self-guided museum experience. Sign language guides with subtitles and guides with magnetic induction loop are also available for guests.
Restrooms at the museum include baby changing stations as well as adapted restrooms for wheelchair users.
Free WiFi is accessible at Cafe Prado inside the museum.
Wheelchairs are available for loan at the claokroom.
Prado Museum offers a variety of accessible options for wheelchair users, including ramps, platforms, accessible lifts, and adapted restrooms. Additionally, the Puerta de Jerónimos entrance offers preferential access for guests using a wheelchair. Parking spaces and vehicle access are also available upon prior request..
The museum offers preferential access for guests with baby strollers via the Puerta de los Jerónimos entrance. Baby strollers are also available on loan at the cloakroom for free.
All service animals are allowed at the museum.
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