Prado Museum
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The Prado Museum is a place where you can take in the broad sweep of Spanish painting through Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco. With so many works, first-time visitors are better off choosing the main galleries before moving through the museum.
The area around the museum connects easily to Retiro Park and the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, making it simple to build a half-day culture route. Special exhibitions and free-admission hours can change, so check the official information for your visit date.
Visitor information
| Hours | See the official information. |
|---|---|
| Admission | See the official information. |
| Address | Paseo del Prado s/n, 28014 Madrid |
| Getting there | Walk from Metro Banco de España or Atocha stations. |
Opening hours and prices may change. Please check the official channel before visiting when an item says to check the official notice.
Useful tips
- If you only want to see the highlights, choose an official recommended route or an audio-guide theme first.
- Large bags can make security and storage procedures cumbersome, so it's better to visit light.
- When planning your route, it's tempting to fit in both the permanent collection and special exhibitions. The Prado Museum has a large collection, so choose the artists or exhibitions you most want to see on the official page before you move through it.
- It pairs easily with a culture-district route including the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum and Retiro Park, so give yourself plenty of time inside the museum and keep nearby stops brief.
Frequently asked questions
Is half a day enough for just the Prado Museum?
If you focus on the highlights, half a day can be enough. If you want to see both the temporary exhibitions and the permanent collection broadly, it's safer to plan closer to a full day.
Should I view special exhibitions the same way?
The official visitor information separates admission conditions for the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions. Free admission hours and discount rules can also change, so check the official page for your visit date.