The Prado National Museum
The most important museum in Madrid, and one of the most important art galleries in the world with more than 35,000 pieces of art, of which more than 8,000 are paintings.
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The museum contains paintings as well known as "Las Meninas" by Velázquez, "El 3 de Mayo en Madrid" and "La Maja Desnuda" by Goya, "El Caballero de la Mano en el Pecho" by El Greco, "Las Tres Gracias" by Rubens. It is a museum to spend hours and even days, we can show you the most relevant part, in our guided tour we will show you in 2 hours the most important things from the hands of expert official guides in art, you can book your visit with us here.
The Museo Nacional del Prado, since its inauguration in 1819 and throughout its centenary history, has fulfilled the lofty mission of conserving, exhibiting and enriching the collections and works of art that, closely linked to the history of Spain, constitute one of the highest manifestations of artistic expression of recognized universal value.
El Bosco
Francisco de Goya
El Greco
Practical advice
If you visit on your own, remember these tips:
- Get a map so you don't get lost in the rooms (you can pick one up at the Goya entrance).
- Do not stop at all the paintings when you enter the Museum, make a selection of works, otherwise you are sure to miss very important works.
- Read beforehand about the works you want to see, you will enjoy and appreciate them by understanding what the author wanted to express and how he did it.
Details
Location
Paseo Prado S/n. Madrid, 28014
Access and ticket offices at Felipe IV street.
Schedule
Monday to Saturday from 10.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Sundays and holidays from 10.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.
Transportation
Metro Line 2 Banco de España station
Price
- General Admission: 15€ (includes access to the permanent and temporary Collection)
- General Admission + copy of 'Prado Guide': 24€.
- General Admission + Guided Tour: 30€.
- Free admission for children under 18, unemployed and students between 18 and 25 years old.
Contact with the Museum
Telephone: 91.330.28.00 and 91.330.29.00
Web: https://www.museodelprado.es/
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