The Museo del Prado, officially known as Museo Nacional del Prado, is the main Spanish national art museum, located in central Madrid. Wikipedia
Highlights: Getting tickets in advance recommended · Live performances · Restroom
Address: Retiro, 28014 Madrid, Spain
Founded: November 19, 1819, Spain
Architects: Juan de Villanueva, Rafael Moneo
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Director: Miguel Falomir
Visitors: 3,337,550 (2023) Ranked 13th globally (2023)
Phone: +34 913 30 28 00
Hours: Closes 8 PM
The Prado Museum – The Beating Heart of Classical European Art
The Prado Museum (Museo del Prado) is one of the largest and most prestigious art museums in the world, located in the center of Madrid. Opened in 1819, it houses an extraordinary collection of European art from the 12th to the early 20th century. With more than 8,000 paintings, sculptures, decorative pieces, and prints, the museum is home to masterpieces by Diego Velázquez, Francisco Goya, El Greco, Rubens, Rembrandt, Bosch, and Titian. Highlights include Velázquez’s Las Meninas and Goya’s The Third of May 1808.
Opening hours of the Prado Museum:
Monday to Saturday: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Sundays and public holidays: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Closed: January 1, May 1, December 25
Free admission times:
The Prado Museum offers free entry during specific hours:
Monday to Saturday: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Sundays and holidays: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Booking tickets online in advance is highly recommended to avoid long lines. Visiting the Prado is an unforgettable experience for lovers of art and history.
