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Prado Museum
Royal Palace of Madrid
Prado Museum
Royal Palace of Madrid
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Free access to Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum
Free access to Renia Sofia
Free access to Prado Museum
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Duration: 1-2 Hours
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Duration: 1.5-2 hours
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Duration: 5 hours
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Paseo del Arte - 3 Museum Pass for the Prado, Thyssen-Bornemisza and Reina Sofia
Housing one of the finest collections of European art in the world, Prado Museum Madrid sees hundreds of visitors every year. Let’s take a look at some of the most popular paintings at the Prado Museum.
Depicting the 5-year-old Margaret Theresa, Las Meninas is a masterpiece by one of the pioneer artists of the Spanish Golden age, Diego Velázquez. Set in the Royal Alcazar of Madrid, the painting shows her surrounded by the king, queen and her maids.
Highlights at Prado MuseumThis legendary painting of a young cardinal donning a red cap was painted by none other than the master of the Renaissance age, Raphael. The question of the cardinal’s identity is debated even now.
La Maja Desnuda or The Naked Maja shows a beautiful woman resting on a velvet diwan. Legend has it that she is the Duchess of Alba. Others identify her as Godoy’s mistress Pepita Tudó.
Created by Hieronymus Bosch between 1490 and 1510, The Garden of Earthly Delights found its home in the Prado Museum in 1939. The painting is divided into three parts and depicts Adam and Eve meeting for the first time.
It is said that there are more than 30 versions of the Titan masterpiece. Some were painted by himself while others were painted by his assistants. The one in the Prado Museum shows Adonis pulling away from his lover Venus.
The Three Graces is a painting by Peter Paul Rubens, one of the most famous Baroque artists. The painting depicts three mythological figures from Greek mythology, who are often portrayed together in art: Aglaea, Euphrosyne, and Thalia.
Here's everything you need to know about visiting Prado Museum.
Prado Museum opening times are as follows:
Monday to Saturday, from 10 AM to 8 PM
Sundays and holidays, from 10 AM to 7 PM
FREE ACCESS
Monday to Saturday, from 6 PM to 8 PM
Sundays and holidays, from 5 PM to 7 PM
Access to the Museum up to 45 minutes before closing
The Prado Museum is closed on 1 January, 1 May and 31 December. It will be open for a short time, between 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM on 6 January, 24 and 31 December.
Since Prado Museum Madrid is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the city, it attracts a large number of tourists every day. In order to beat the crowd, arrive at the museum at 10.00 AM as soon as it opens. If you cannot make it so early, another alternative is to reach between 2.00 PM and 4.00 PM. The museum tends to be empty during these hours, allowing you to explore at your own pace.
Prado Museum is located in central Madrid, Spain and is part of the Golden Triangle of Art.
Address: C. de Ruiz de Alarcón, 23, 28014 Madrid, Spain | Find on Map
Cibeles is the nearest bus stop to Prado Museum in Madrid. You can board bus numbers E1, N2 and N3 to get there.
you can also take a metro to Estación del Arte (Line 1) or Banco de España (Line 2), which are about half a mile from the museum.
The Prado Museum has five entrances: Puerta de Goya Baja, Puerta de Goya Alta, Puerta de Velázquez, Puerta de los Jerónimos, and Puerta de Murillo.
If you have a Prado Museum online ticket, you can enter via the Puerta de los Jerónimos entrance.
Many dining options exist in and around Prado Museum, depending on your budget, taste, and preference. Here are a few:
Some of the hotels near the museum are:
Yes. You can book your Prado Museum tickets online.
Prado Museum tickets cannot be canceled, amended, or rescheduled
The Prado Museum is closed on 1 January, 1 May and 31 December. It will be open for a short time, between 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM on 6 January, 24 and 31 December.
All visitors, including those who require mobility assistance and those with baby strollers or carriages can enter through the Jerónimos Entrance.
Yes, Prado Museum is wheelchair accessible.
The in-house cafe, Cafe Prado offers free and unlimited Wi-Fi to all visitors.
Prado Museum is located in Central Madrid, at Calle de Ruiz de Alarcón.
Photography is strictly prohibited inside Prado Museum.
Entry tickets, guided tour tickets and combo tickets are some of the most popular types of Prado Museum tickets.