Visit the largest and most important museum in all of Spain - the famed Museo Nacional del Prado, or the Prado Museum.
highlights
highlights
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Enjoy timed entry to the largest collection of Spanish art housed at the Prado Museum.
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Get the chance to view over 20,000 works of art made by artists ranging from the Renaissance period all the way to Picasso's era.
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Admire art by Bosch, Titian, El Greco, Rubens, Velázquez and Goya.
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Marvel at the most famous piece in the museum, Las Meninas by Velázquez.
inclusions
inclusions
- Admission tickets to the Prado Museum
exclusions
exclusions
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Live guide
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Souvenirs
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Food and beverages
cancellation policy
cancellation policy
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
why you shouldn't miss this
why you shouldn't miss this
The Prado Museum is a landmark of huge national and global importance. Occupying an 18th-century Neo-classical building, the Prado Museum is home to over 20,000 works of art that include around 7,500 paintings, 8,000 drawings, 4,800 prints, and 1,000 sculptures and other works of art and historical documents. Some of the greats whose works adorn the Prado walls are Francisco Goya, El Greco, Diego Velazquez, Hieronymus Bosch, Peter Paul Rubens, and Titian.
your experience
your experience
Head to the museum and bypass the arduous ticketing queue and, after a brief security check, you are free to roam Prado's galleries. The exhibits on display at the Prado Museum are spread over three levels - basement, first, and second. You can explore the museum's galleries for as long as you like. Some of the most important and popular artworks that you must not miss are "Las Meninas", "Crucifixion" and "The Tapestry Weavers" by Diego Velazquez; Goya's "Maja" series; "The Cardinal" by Raphael; the crown jewels; "Emperor Carlos V on Horseback" by Titian; "David Victorious over Goliath" by Caravaggio and many more.
know before you go
know before you go
Important Information
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Photography is strictly prohibited inside the museum.
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Some sections of the museum are sometimes subject to last-minute closures at the authorities' discretion.
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Food and drinks are not permitted inside the museum, except in the cafe.
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Temperature checks may be conducted while entering the museum.
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Café Prado closes 30 mins before Prado Museum closes.
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Cloakroom is available for backpacks, bags, motorcycle helmets, and small suitcases.
Operating Hours
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Mon to Sat: 10am - 8pm
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Sun and holidays: 10am - 7pm
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Closed: 1 Jan, 1 May and 25 Dec
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Reduced opening hours (10am - 2pm): 6 Jan, 24 Dec, 31 Dec
Free Access
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Mon to Sat: 6pm - 8pm
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Sun and holidays: 5pm - 7pm
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Access to the Museum is free up to 45 minutes before closing.
my tickets
my tickets
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Please display this mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID at the attraction.
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If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification.
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People with disabilities will have to carry a valid certificate proving 33% disability or more.
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Note:The Prado Museum has 3 entrances: Jerónimos Entrance, Murillo Entrance (access not permitted), and Goya Alta Entrance.
Ticket Redemption Point
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Redeem your tickets at either the Jerónimos Entrance or the Goya Entrance at Prado Museum.
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Both entrances are on Felipe IV Street.
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Prado Museum address: C. de Ruiz de Alarcón, 23, 28014 Madrid, Spain.
Get Directions to Prado Museum
Getting There
By Metro
The closest metro station to the Prado Museum is the Atocha station (Blue Line L1) or Banco de Espana station (Red Line L2)
By Bus
Lines 9, 10, 14, 19, 27, 34, 37 and 45.
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