About Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum

The Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, a part of the "Golden Triangle of Art"  museums that include the Prado and the Reina Sofia national galleries, is known to host one of the most diverse collections of art in Spain. With over 1,600 paintings, it once bragged the honor of being the second-largest private collection of art worldwide. Originally a private collection in the early 1990s it was later purchased by the government of Spain.

 It is one of the most-toured museums containing art from Italian artists to German, and artwork from several countries in Europe. The collection stores early European paintings, mainly trecento and quattrocento Italian paintings by Duccio, Bernardo Daddi  Luca di Tommè, Paolo Uccello, and the early Flemish and Dutch painters, along with famous portraits by Domenico Ghirlandaio and Vittore Carpaccio. To experience the essence of European art and design the museum is one of the best places to go.

Must See

  • Collection of European art dating from the 13th century to the 20th century
  • Italian and German collections
  • Portrait of Giovanna by Domenico Ghirlandaio painted in the 1480s
  • North American section procured especially by the museum

How to reach

By Bus:

Line 53 Bus. It takes 6 minutes and costs 1.32to 1.81 Euros

By Subway:

Line 2. It takes 8 minutes and costs 1.20 to 1.57 Euros 

By Taxi:

 It takes 2 minutes and costs 4.58  to 5.54 Euros

By Walk:

 It takes 12 minutes



Tips

  • Tickets are free from noon to 4:00 pm on Mondays
  • An audio tour is available
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Children need to be accompanied by adults
  • ID proof for special tickets required
  • ID proof for free entry day
  • Pets are not allowed in the museum

Visit Time

Sunday:        10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Monday:        12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday:       10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday:  Closed

Thursday:     10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Friday:          10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Saturday:      10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

 

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Waiting Time

15 to 30 minutes 

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

Per Person: 11 Euros

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Time you can spend

1 to 2 hours

 

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Weather

Few Clouds 11.1°C

 

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