A sprawling museum housing a collection of 20th-century Spanish art, featuring works by Gris, Dalí, Picasso, and Miró.
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía – The Beating Heart of Modern Spanish Art
In the heart of Spain’s majestic capital, Madrid, stands a museum that is not only a treasure trove of extraordinary 20th-century artworks, but also a storyteller of a nation's history, creativity, and resistance: the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía. Home to masterpieces by giants of Spanish art such as Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí, and Joan Miró, this museum is one of Europe’s most important cultural destinations. Here, paintings are not merely viewed—they are felt; each work tells a story of war, dreams, identity, and freedom.
🖼️ Types of Works and Museum Collections
Reina Sofía is dedicated to modern and contemporary art, housing an extensive collection across various styles and artistic genres:
Modern and postmodern paintings
Sculpture, installation art, video art, and conceptual art
Photographs, historical documents, and political and cultural posters
One of the museum’s most iconic pieces is Guernica by Picasso, a monumental painting that powerfully captures humanity’s outrage in the face of the horrors of war.
Pablo Picasso – Father of Cubism and creator of Guernica
Salvador Dalí – A surrealist genius known for his dreamlike and haunting works
Joan Miró – Master of abstraction and a poet of color
Works by artists from around the world are also featured in temporary exhibitions.
🕒 Visiting Hours
Monday to Saturday: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Closed on Tuesdays
🎟️ Free Admission Hours
Monday to Saturday: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Sundays: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Entry is often free or discounted for students, university attendees, seniors, and eligible visitors with valid ID.
