Paseo del Arte Card: Prado, Thyssen & Reina Sofía Museums
- Cancellation not allowed.
- One time admission to the permanent collections of the Prado, Thyssen and Reina Sofía Museums
- One time admission to certain temporary exhibitions at the Prado and the Reina Sofía Museums
- Management fees: approximately 5.8EUR per person
- Temporary exhibitions of the Thyssen Museum
- One time admission to the permanent collections of the Prado, Thyssen and Reina Sofía Museums
- One time admission to certain temporary exhibitions at the Prado and the Reina Sofía Museums
- Management fees: approximately 5.8EUR per person
- Temporary exhibitions of the Thyssen Museum
If you're passionate about art, the Art Walk Pass offers a unique opportunity to explore Madrid's premier art venues: the Prado, the Reina Sofía, and the Thyssen galleries.
Access to Madrid's Renowned Museums
The Art Walk Pass grants you access to the illustrious Prado, Reina Sofía, and Thyssen-Bornemisza Museums. These esteemed institutions are situated in the Paseo del Prado, best known as the Golden Triangle of Art in the city.
This location also falls under the designation of the Landscape of Light, recognized as a World Heritage Site due to its significant cultural and architectural heritage.
How It Functions
Upon acquiring your Art Walk Pass, you will have one year from the purchase date to enjoy the permanent exhibitions at the Prado, Reina Sofía, and Thyssen-Bornemisza Museums at your convenience.
Feel free to visit these museums in any sequence you prefer and on any day that suits you, while keeping in mind their respective opening and closing hours.
Museums Included in the Pass
The Art Walk Pass allows entry to the following museums:
Prado Museum
The Prado Museum stands as Spain's premier art institution, opening its doors in 1819, marking it as one of the earliest art exhibition venues in Madrid.
Among the Prado's notable masterpieces are essential works such as Las Meninas by Diego Velázquez, The Garden of Earthly Delights by Bosch, and The Third of May 1808 by Francisco de Goya, along with numerous iconic paintings.
The collection also features celebrated artists like Rubens, Titian, and El Greco, making this gallery an essential stop for art enthusiasts.
Opening Hours
- The Prado operates Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 8 pm and Sunday and public holidays from 10 am to 7 pm.
- On January 6 and December 24 and 31, the museum hours are 10 am to 2 pm.
- Admission to the museum ends 30 minutes prior to closure; clearing of rooms starts 10 minutes before closing.
- The museum remains closed on January 1, May 1, and December 25.
Free Entry
Enjoy free access to the Prado during the last 2 hours before closing each day.
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
Situated in the Palace of Villahermosa at the Paseo del Prado, the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum boasts a rich collection of art spanning from the 13th to the 20th century, encompassing various styles from the Renaissance to Pop Art.
Some of the highlighted artworks include significant 15th and 16th-century pieces, such as Portrait of Giovanna Tornabuoni by Ghirlandaio, Christ Among the Doctors by Albrecht Dürer, and Portrait of Henry VIII by Hans Holbein.
The museum also showcases masterpieces from the 17th and 18th centuries, including Rubens' Venus and Cupid and Canaletto's Il Canale Grande a San Vio. Notable 19th-century works include Manet's Amazona de frente and Van Gogh's Les Vessenots en Auvers. Don't miss Picasso's Harlequin with a Mirror and Lichtenstein's Woman in Bath from the 20th century.
Opening Hours
- Monday from 12 pm to 4 pm.
- Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 7 pm.
- On December 24 and 31, the museum closes at 3 pm.
- Closing days are December 25, January 1, and May 1.
- Room clearance begins 5 minutes before closing.
Free Entry
Admission is complimentary for:
- Those under 18
- Unemployed visitors
- Individuals with disabilities of 33% or more
- Active educators
To qualify for the free tickets, bring relevant documentation to the ticket office. Free admission is also available on Monday evenings during visiting hours and Saturday nights from 9 pm to 11 pm.
Reina Sofía Museum
The Reina Sofía Museum focuses on 20th-century art, positioning itself as a key establishment for contemporary works in Spain.
At the core of its collection is Picasso's masterpiece, Guernica, a 1937 artwork that powerfully depicts the anguish experienced by the town's residents during the Spanish Civil War.
Other significant pieces include Un mundo by Ángeles Santos, Le moulin à café by Juan Gris, and Ángelus arquitectónico de Millet by Salvador Dalí.
Opening Hours
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: 10 am to 9 pm
- Sundays and public holidays: 10 am to 2:30 pm
- Closed on January 1 and 6, May 15, November 9, and December 24, 25, and 31.
Last entry is 30 minutes before the museum closes.
Free Entry
Free admission times are:
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 7 pm to 9 pm
- Sunday from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Temporary Exhibitions
This pass also permits entry to designated temporary exhibitions at the Prado and Reina Sofía Museums. Note that exhibitions at the Thyssen are not included.
Queue Priority + Management Fees
The Art Walk Pass allows you to bypass ticket queues at the Prado, Reina Sofía, and Thyssen museums. However, you will still need to wait in line for entrance and security checks. The pass also incorporates a management fee of 5.8 EUR per person.
Admission for Children Under 18
Children under 18 can enter the museums in the Golden Triangle of Art free of charge, meaning they do not need a pass.
Maximum Group Size
When booking, please note that you can register a maximum of 6 people. Each individual will receive their own pass for a single visit to each museum within the year.
Instructions
How Does It Work?
After getting your Paseo del Arte Card, you'll have 1 year from the date of purchase to visit the permanent exhibitions of the Prado, Reina Sofía and Thyssen-Bornemisza museums once at your leisure.
You'll be able to visit the museums in the order you want and on the date you want, always taking into account their opening and closing times.
To use your Paseo del Arte Card:
- At the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum, you can access directly by presenting your voucher.
- At the Prado Museum, you'll need to head to the ticket booths 1 and 2 to redeem your voucher for a ticket.
- At the Reina Sofía Museum, you'll need to head to the ticket booths to redeem your voucher for a ticket.
Included Museums
Prado Museum
The museum is located at the following address: Paseo del Prado s/n, 28014 Madrid. You can get there by metro as it's only a 5-minute walk from the Estación del Arte stop (line 1, the light blue one) and the Banco de España stop (line 2, the red one). The entrances to the museum are as follows:
- Puerta de Jerónimos (calle Felipe IV s/n): for visiting the temporary exhibitions and the collection. Preferential access for people with reduced mobility.
- Puerta de Goya (calle Felipe IV s/n): for visiting the collection.
Opening Times
- Usual opening times: Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 8 pm
- Sunday and public holidays from 10 am to 7 pm
- On January 6 and December 24 and 31, the opening time sare from 10 am to 2 pm
- In all cases, final admission to the museum is 30 minutes before closing time. Clearance from the rooms starts 10 minutes before closing time
- The museum is closed on January 1, May 1 and December 25
Please keep in mind that these times are flexible and subject to change. You can see updated opening times at https://www.museodelprado.es/en/visit-the-museum.
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
Located at Paseo del Prado, 8. The closest metro stop is Banco de España (line 2, the red one). With this voucher, you'll be able to enter directly through the turnstiles or entrances. You won't need to go through the museum ticket office.
Opening Times
- Usual opening times: Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 7 pm
- On December 24 and 31, it's open until 3 pm
- Closing days: December 25, January 1 and May 1
- Clearance from the rooms starts 5 minutes before closing time
On Mondays, the museum opens from 12 pm to 4 pm. However, the museum is free on Mondays, so you cannot use this card.
Please keep in mind that these times are flexible and subject to change. You can see updated opening times at https://www.museothyssen.org/en/visit/hours.
Reina Sofía Museum
You'll have to enter through the entrance of the Nouvel building, located at Ronda de Atocha, 2. The closest metro stop is Estación del Arte (line 1, the light blue one).
Opening Times
- Usual opening time of the main room: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturdays from 10 am to 9 pm
- Sundays and public holidays: from 10 am to 2:30 pm
- Closing days: January 1 and 6, May 15, November 9 and December 24, 25 and 31
Final admission is 30 minutes before closing time.
Please keep in mind that these times are flexible and subject to change. You can see updated opening times at https://www.museoreinasofia.es/en/visit/opening-hours-and-ticket-prices.
Temporary Exhibitions
This pass includes admission for a single visit to certain temporary exhibitions at the Prado and Reina Sofía museums, which will vary throughout the season. Temporary exhibitions at the Thyssen Museum are not included.
Skip-The-Line Entry + Management Fees
Your pass lets you go to windows 1 and 2 at the Prado, the Reina Sofía, and the Thyssen, which are priority access windows. Please note, however, that if there is a queue at these windows, you will still need to wait, as well as at the access and security checkpoints at each museum. The pass also includes a management fee of 5.8EUR per person.
Children Under 18
Children under 18 can enter the museums in Madrid's Golden Triangle of Art free of charge, so they don't need to reserve the pass.
Free Tickets
Please note that the three museums offer free tickets on specific days and times. Within these times, you cannot redeem your PAseo del Arte Card.
- Free ticket to the Prado Museum: daily during the last 2 hours before closing
- Free ticket to the Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum: every Monday within the opening times and Saturdays from 9 pm to 11 pm
- Free ticket to the Reina Sofía Museum: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 7 pm to 9 pm and Sundays from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
These tickets are subject to change and modifications.. We recommend checking the information on the official website of each museum.
