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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Enjoy flexible entry hours to Museo del Prado, the largest collection of Spanish art, and keep your plans spontaneous with extended validity.
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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: Museo del Prado houses one of Francisco Goya’s most recognizable and morbidly brilliant oil paintings — Saturn Devouring His Son.
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Enjoy flexible entry hours to Museo del Prado, the largest collection of Spanish art, and keep your plans spontaneous with extended validity.
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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: Museo del Prado houses one of Francisco Goya’s most recognizable and morbidly brilliant oil paintings — Saturn Devouring His Son.
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Discover wide-ranging Spanish works of art at the Museo del Prado along with an expert guide.
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7000 colorful paintings and 1000 hyper-realistic sculptures await to awe you! Spot key pieces like The Garden of Earthy Delights and Titian's portraits.
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With a guide by your side, uncover how Goya's hearing loss and the political climate of the time influenced the haunting themes of Black Paintings.
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Choose an English, Italian, French, Spanish, or bilingual guide. Learn all about composition and brush techniques in the language you know best.
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Fun fact: Diego Velázquez’s “Las Meninas” is considered one of the most analyzed paintings in art history. Find out why!
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Discover wide-ranging Spanish works of art at the Museo del Prado along with an expert guide.
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7000 colorful paintings and 1000 hyper-realistic sculptures await to awe you! Spot key pieces like The Garden of Earthy Delights and Titian's portraits.
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With a guide by your side, uncover how Goya's hearing loss and the political climate of the time influenced the haunting themes of Black Paintings.
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Choose an English, Italian, French, Spanish, or bilingual guide. Learn all about composition and brush techniques in the language you know best.
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Fun fact: Diego Velázquez’s “Las Meninas” is considered one of the most analyzed paintings in art history. Find out why!
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Uncover the stories and art inclinations of the Spanish Royalty on an expert-led guided tour of their Royal Palace.
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Bypass queues and get access to the chambers of the Palace - from the Official Lounge and Royal Armories to the Library and Pharmacy of the monarchs.
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Let an expert show you the way around Museo del Prado, home to one of the finest collections of European art, spanning 8 centuries.
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Explore Goya's darkest visions and how Rembrandt perfected portrait lighting for photographers. Discover these stories and more in English or Spanish.
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Fun fact: With 3,418 rooms, the Royal Palace of Madrid is Europe’s largest functioning royal palace.
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Uncover the stories and art inclinations of the Spanish Royalty on an expert-led guided tour of their Royal Palace.
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Bypass queues and get access to the chambers of the Palace - from the Official Lounge and Royal Armories to the Library and Pharmacy of the monarchs.
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Let an expert show you the way around Museo del Prado, home to one of the finest collections of European art, spanning 8 centuries.
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Explore Goya's darkest visions and how Rembrandt perfected portrait lighting for photographers. Discover these stories and more in English or Spanish.
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Fun fact: With 3,418 rooms, the Royal Palace of Madrid is Europe’s largest functioning royal palace.
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Just show your pass and enter Prado Museum, showcasing world-renowned art, including works by Velázquez, Goya, and Titian, all under one roof.
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Dive into art history at the National Thyssen Museum! Browse iconic paintings by Mondrian, Van Gogh, Monet, and Picasso among others, spanning over 700 years.
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Visit the Reina Sofía Museum to experience Spain's modern art, including Picasso’s Guernica and surreal masterpieces by Dalí and Miró.
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The card is valid for 1 year from purchase, offering you the freedom to visit at your convenience, no rush, just flexible planning.
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Just show your pass and enter Prado Museum, showcasing world-renowned art, including works by Velázquez, Goya, and Titian, all under one roof.
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Dive into art history at the National Thyssen Museum! Browse iconic paintings by Mondrian, Van Gogh, Monet, and Picasso among others, spanning over 700 years.
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Visit the Reina Sofía Museum to experience Spain's modern art, including Picasso’s Guernica and surreal masterpieces by Dalí and Miró.
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The card is valid for 1 year from purchase, offering you the freedom to visit at your convenience, no rush, just flexible planning.
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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.
More details
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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.
-
Gain insights on famous pieces in the museum, from Las Meninas by Velázquez to Andromeda & the Dragon by Titian and more.
-
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).
- With fast-track access and a knowledgeable guide by your side, visit the 2 spectacular museums of Prado and Reina Sofia in Madrid.
- Learn about the history of the Prado Museum as an art expert takes you through its decked halls to gawk at masterpieces spanning centuries.
- Spot some of Spain’s finest 20th-century artists as your guide shares what inspired and influenced artists like Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dali.
- Explore artforms from Abstractism to Cubism, and Surrealism to Modernism in Reina Sofia’s vaulted hallways.
- Did you know? Diego Velázquez broke the 'fourth wall' way before it was a thing in his masterpiece Las Meninas. Can you spot him?
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- With fast-track access and a knowledgeable guide by your side, visit the 2 spectacular museums of Prado and Reina Sofia in Madrid.
- Learn about the history of the Prado Museum as an art expert takes you through its decked halls to gawk at masterpieces spanning centuries.
- Spot some of Spain’s finest 20th-century artists as your guide shares what inspired and influenced artists like Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dali.
- Explore artforms from Abstractism to Cubism, and Surrealism to Modernism in Reina Sofia’s vaulted hallways.
- Did you know? Diego Velázquez broke the 'fourth wall' way before it was a thing in his masterpiece Las Meninas. Can you spot him?
- Tour Madrid at your leisure with a 1 or 2-day hop-on hop-off bus pass, offering access to 2 routes, 35 key landmarks, and an onboard audio guide.
- Discover Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum, housing art by Van Gogh, Monet, Dali, Picasso and many more famous artists.
- Swing by the Prado Museum to explore artworks by Goya, El Greco, Bosch and more
- Head to Reina Sofia to marvel at the stunning collection of 1,653 paintings ranging from surrealism and cubism to modern abstract art.
- Fun fact: The Prado Museum displays an interesting set of items known as the Dauphin’s Treasure – luxury vessels owned by King Louis.
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- Tour Madrid at your leisure with a 1 or 2-day hop-on hop-off bus pass, offering access to 2 routes, 35 key landmarks, and an onboard audio guide.
- Discover Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum, housing art by Van Gogh, Monet, Dali, Picasso and many more famous artists.
- Swing by the Prado Museum to explore artworks by Goya, El Greco, Bosch and more
- Head to Reina Sofia to marvel at the stunning collection of 1,653 paintings ranging from surrealism and cubism to modern abstract art.
- Fun fact: The Prado Museum displays an interesting set of items known as the Dauphin’s Treasure – luxury vessels owned by King Louis.
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Discover Fra Angelico’s "Virgin of the Grenade" and artworks by El Greco at Liria Palace, to understand the evolution of Spanish painting.
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An audio guide leads you through Liria Palace, explaining the significance of Goya’s work and other treasures in detail.
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At the Royal Collections Gallery, you'll get access to a curated selection that includes Murillo's "The Holy Family" and Sorolla's landscapes.
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You'll see tapestries depicting scenes from Spain's royal history, 18th-century ceramics, and more showcasing Spanish royalty's lifestyle over the centuries.
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Fun fact: The Royal Collections Gallery features artworks from the royal family’s personal collection, including pieces by Van Dyck and Raphael.
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Discover Fra Angelico’s "Virgin of the Grenade" and artworks by El Greco at Liria Palace, to understand the evolution of Spanish painting.
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An audio guide leads you through Liria Palace, explaining the significance of Goya’s work and other treasures in detail.
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At the Royal Collections Gallery, you'll get access to a curated selection that includes Murillo's "The Holy Family" and Sorolla's landscapes.
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You'll see tapestries depicting scenes from Spain's royal history, 18th-century ceramics, and more showcasing Spanish royalty's lifestyle over the centuries.
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Fun fact: The Royal Collections Gallery features artworks from the royal family’s personal collection, including pieces by Van Dyck and Raphael.
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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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