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Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum Tickets: Permanent Collection

Highlights

Explore an extraordinary assortment of artworks spanning multiple centuries.

Wander through thematic floors featuring pieces from medieval times to modern avant-garde.

Enjoy the chance to visit anytime within a year with flexible ticket validity.

Admire pieces from prominent artists, including unique works representing different art movements.

Benefit from free entry for visitors under 18 and complimentary admission on Mondays during midday hours.

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Highlights

Avoid lengthy queues with express access.

Visit three top museums located close to each other.

Save up to 20% compared to individual ticket purchases.

Experience some of the world’s finest art collections.

Flexible entry times and dates for your convenience.

About Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum

The Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum sits in Madrid's "Golden Triangle of Art," alongside the Prado Museum and the Reina Sofía. The collection began in the 1920s as the private holdings of Baron Heinrich Thyssen-Bornemisza, and the museum itself opened in Madrid in 1992. It holds almost 1,000 paintings spanning seven centuries of European art, from medieval works to the twentieth century, plus the separate Carmen Thyssen Collection on the ground floor. The building is the restored eighteenth-century Villahermosa Palace.

Key Statistics
Address: Paseo del Prado, 8, 28014 Madrid, Spain
Number of Annual Visitors: Just under 1 million (around 950,000 in 2024)
Founded: Originally as a private collection in the 1920s; museum opened in Madrid in 1992

Why Visit Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum?

Extensive European Art Collection

The museum's collection covers seven centuries of European art, from the 13th to the 20th century, and holds almost 1,000 paintings. You can trace it from the Trecento and Quattrocento Italian schools through the Renaissance and Baroque, and on to the modern and avant-garde movements.

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Iconic Old Masters and Portraits

The museum holds Old Master works by Duccio di Buoninsegna, Jan van Eyck, and Caravaggio. Among the portraits, look for Ghirlandaio's Giovanna Tornabuoni and Carpaccio's Young Knight in a Landscape.

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Ground Floor Carmen Thyssen Collection

This section houses 180 works curated by Baroness Carmen Cervera, in a smaller gallery space with its own separate entrance from the main hall.

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Historic Villahermosa Palace Setting

The museum occupies the restored 18th-century Villahermosa Palace. Architect Rafael Moneo's renovation kept the building's original features while adding the modern facilities a museum needs.

Strategic Location within Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art

The Thyssen-Bornemisza sits near the Prado and the Reina Sofía, on Paseo del Prado, as part of Madrid's “Golden Triangle of Art.” That means you can cover three major museums in a single visit without much travel between them.

Timings

The Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum offers a variety of visiting hours to accommodate guests interested in exploring its extensive art collections and temporary exhibitions. Below are the current opening hours and important timing details for visitors:

Permanent Collection

Monday: closed to the public, except for free entry from 12:00 noon – 4:00 pm
Tuesday to Friday and Sunday: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am – 11:00 pm (free entry from 9:00 pm)

Holiday hours

December 24 and 31: Open from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Address

The Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum is located on Paseo del Prado, right in the center of Madrid’s famous art district. Its central position makes it easy to reach by public transport, car, or even on foot from nearby attractions. Surrounded by parks, galleries, and historic streets, the museum sits in one of the most vibrant cultural areas of the city.

Things to Know Before Visiting the Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum

Opening hours vary: the permanent collection is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm (Saturday until 11:00 pm). On Mondays the museum is closed to the general public except for free entry from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm.

Saturdays offer extended hours and free evening access to temporary exhibitions and the Carmen Thyssen Collection from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm.

The museum is closed on January 1, May 1, and December 25.

Accessibility features include lifts and universal access certified by AENOR for visitors with reduced mobility.

The museum is located at Paseo del Prado, 8, Madrid, with convenient access by metro, bus, and local trains.

Consider buying the Paseo del Arte Pass for combined entry to the Thyssen, Prado, and Reina Sofía museums.

Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum – Facilities and Additional Info

The museum has a Universal Accessibility Certificate and lifts between floors. Audioguides are available through a mobile app, with detailed information on the collection.

There's a cafeteria and a restaurant, open 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm on Mondays and 10:00 am to 7:00 pm Tuesday through Sunday. Wi-Fi is free throughout the museum. You'll also find baby-changing facilities, a nursing room, lockers, a cloakroom, lost and found, and information points around the building.

Accessibility Facilities at Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum

For visitors with visual impairments, the museum's audioguides run through a web app with detailed descriptions of the artworks. You just connect to the free Wi-Fi and open the app on your own phone or tablet.

The museum holds a Universal Accessibility Certificate from AENOR. There are elevators to every floor, ramps at the entrances, and accessible restrooms, and staff will help on request.

For visitors who are deaf or hard of hearing, exhibition labels and written materials cover the collection in clear, concise text. Staff at the information points can also help with anything else you need.

Interesting Facts About the Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum

The Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum once held the second largest private art collection in the world, after the British Royal Collection.

It is rare for such a significant collection to relocate from the United States back to Europe in the 20th century.

Many artworks were acquired during the Great Depression from wealthy American collectors.

The museum’s salmon pink interior walls were personally chosen by Baroness Carmen Cervera.

Baroness Carmen Cervera actively opposed city plans that threatened the safety of the museum and its collection.

The museum is housed in the historic Villahermosa Palace, an 18th-century building restored by Rafael Moneo.

One of the museum’s paintings, Rue Saint-Honoré in the Afternoon, Effect of Rain by Camille Pissarro, was involved in a notable legal case concerning Nazi-looted art.

The museum has a strong collection of Dutch 17th-century genre and landscape paintings, which influenced Romanticism and Impressionism.

The Carmen Thyssen Collection, featuring 180 works, has a dedicated entrance on the ground floor.

Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum - Highlights in Pictures

FAQs

What is the Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum?

The Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum is a Madrid-based art museum showcasing over seven centuries of European paintings.

Where is the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum located?

It is located on Paseo del Prado, near the Prado Museum in Madrid, Spain.

What types of art does the museum feature?

The museum's collection includes Old Masters, Renaissance, Baroque, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, and 20th-century art.

Is the museum part of any notable art district?

Yes, it is part of Madrid's “Golden Triangle of Art,” alongside the Prado Museum and Reina Sofía Gallery.

What is the historical background of the Thyssen collection?

Originally a private collection created by Baron Heinrich and Baron Hans Heinrich Thyssen-Bornemisza starting in the 1920s.

Does the museum have any special collections?

Yes, the Carmen Thyssen Collection is featured on the ground floor with its own entrance.

How can visitors access audioguides?

Audioguides are available via a mobile web app for convenience.

Is the museum accessible for visitors with disabilities?

Yes, it holds the Universal Accessibility Certificate awarded by AENOR.

Are there services available for families with young children?

Yes, baby-changing facilities and nursing rooms are provided.

What are the museum's opening hours?

The permanent collection is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm (Saturday until 11:00 pm). It is closed on Mondays except for free entry from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm.

Does the museum offer guided tours?

Yes, guided tour tickets are available to enhance the visitor experience.

Are there any amenities available inside the museum?

The museum includes a restaurant, cafeteria, gift shop, lockers, and free Wi-Fi.

Can I visit temporary exhibitions?

Yes, the museum hosts temporary exhibitions alongside the permanent collection.

What is the building housing the museum like?

The museum is housed in the restored 18th-century Villahermosa Palace.

Can visitors take photos inside the museum?

Photography policies are typically provided onsite or via visitor information points.

How do I get to the Thyssen Museum using public transport?

You can access the museum via Banco de España or Sevilla Metro stations and various bus lines.

Is there a combined ticket to visit other Madrid art museums?

Yes, the Paseo del Arte Pass allows entry to the Thyssen, Prado, and Reina Sofía museums.

Are pets allowed inside the museum?

Only assistance dogs and emotional-support animals (with a medical certificate) are allowed inside the museum.

Does the museum have free Wi-Fi for visitors?

Yes, free Wi-Fi is available throughout the museum premises.

Are there lockers to store personal belongings?

Yes, locker and cloakroom facilities are available for visitor convenience.

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