Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum

The collection was put together by the Thyssen-Bornemisza family and came to Spain in the early 1990s. The visit starts on the top floor with early Italian and Flemish painting and works down through the centuries to the 20th century. It covers Impressionism, Expressionism and early American painting, which fills gaps left by the Prado and the Reina Sofía. The rooms are smaller than at its neighbours, so the visit feels easier.

What to look for

• The early Dutch and Flemish rooms
• The Impressionist and post-Impressionist rooms
• The German Expressionist rooms
• The Carmen Thyssen collection

Opening hours

Winter hours apply from 1 September to 30 June: Monday 12:00 to 16:00, Tuesday to Friday and Sunday 10:00 to 19:00. On Saturday the museum stays open to 23:00, but after 21:00 only the temporary exhibitions are open. In July and August, Tuesday to Friday runs to 21:00. Closed on 1 January, 1 May and 25 December, and open 10:00 to 15:00 on 24 and 31 December.

Source: Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza, checked October 4, 2026

Tickets and booking

Adult ticket €14. The standard ticket covers the permanent collection, the Carmen Thyssen collection and the temporary exhibitions. On Monday from 12:00 to 16:00 entry is free and needs no ticket.

Book a date and time slot online. On Monday entry is free without a ticket, but it stops when the museum is full, so expect a queue.

Getting there

Banco de España (Metro line 2) is about a 5 minute walk, and the museum faces the Paseo del Prado.

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Tip

Wednesday and Thursday are quieter. The emptiest time is between 14:00 and 16:00.