Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza, Madrid: Hours, Address, Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza Reviews: 4.5/5
Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza
Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza
4.5
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
About
The Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum offers visitors an overview of art from the 13th century to the late 20th century. In the nearly one thousand works on display, visitors can contemplate the major periods and pictorial schools of western art such as the Renaissance, Mannerism, the Baroque, Rococo, Romanticism and the art of the 19th and 20th centuries up to Pop Art. The museum also features works from some movements not represented in state-owned collections, such as Impressionism, Fauvism, German Expressionism and the experimental avant-garde movements of the early 20th century. In addition, it boasts an important collection of 19th-century American painting not found in any other European museum institutions. Permanent collection hours: Tuesday to Sunday: 10.00 to 19.00 Monday: 12.00 - 16.00* *Free entry with the sponsorship of Mastercard.
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Neighborhood: Cortes
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Maria
Colchester, UK19 contributions
May 2022
I loved the afternoon I spent here. Mondays are free for all.
The museum has an excellent collection with something for everyone: paintings range from the middle ages to the present day and are over three floors. I loved their impressionist (monnet, manet, morisot, renoir to name a few, and the mondrian and hoppers there, but they have excellent early and mid 20th century, and loads of old master and renaissance too). Well worth the 4 hours spent there, and I would go again
The museum has an excellent collection with something for everyone: paintings range from the middle ages to the present day and are over three floors. I loved their impressionist (monnet, manet, morisot, renoir to name a few, and the mondrian and hoppers there, but they have excellent early and mid 20th century, and loads of old master and renaissance too). Well worth the 4 hours spent there, and I would go again
Written May 27, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Jomama
Phoenix, AZ76 contributions
May 2022
There are a lot of museums in Madrid. If you only have time for one, this is the one I recommend. The works are well displayed. It was very enjoyable.
Written May 21, 2022
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HarrodTravels
Puerto del Rosario, Spain65 contributions
May 2022 • Friends
We loved it, plenty of benches to sit and expositions to enjoy. No issue taking photos in the gallery. Free cloakroom service.
Written May 14, 2022
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Kimkf2014
Denver, CO207 contributions
Apr 2022
This was one of most our favorite museums in Madrid to visit. This is a must see when in Madrid. It is filled with amazing art and ranks up there with the Prado in my opinion. We also bought tickets to see the extra exhibit, Hyperreal. If it is there when you go, it is well worth it.
Written May 12, 2022
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AJMglobaltraveller
Staines, UK943 contributions
May 2022 • Friends
An excellent museum with some wonderful paintings!
The museum is light and airy but difficult to navigate as we struggled to find a floor plan of the museum on the website- they don’t do paper plans.
We went round the main collection on the ground floor, the American exhibition, the trompe l’oeil exhibition and an installation on the lower floor before having a coffee.
The cafeteria is hard work as you are expected to order without seeing a menu (you have to ask for one) but the coffee is very nice.
We then went back into the museum to find some specific paintings which we hadn’t seen - we found there was a second floor and another half of the first floor which we hadn’t spotted as there is limited signage but we viewed everything we wanted to see ( one of my friends went back later in the day to have a second look).
The collection of paintings is fantastic!
The museum is light and airy but difficult to navigate as we struggled to find a floor plan of the museum on the website- they don’t do paper plans.
We went round the main collection on the ground floor, the American exhibition, the trompe l’oeil exhibition and an installation on the lower floor before having a coffee.
The cafeteria is hard work as you are expected to order without seeing a menu (you have to ask for one) but the coffee is very nice.
We then went back into the museum to find some specific paintings which we hadn’t seen - we found there was a second floor and another half of the first floor which we hadn’t spotted as there is limited signage but we viewed everything we wanted to see ( one of my friends went back later in the day to have a second look).
The collection of paintings is fantastic!
Written May 8, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Amir D
2 contributions
May 2022
Impressive and rich private art collection! A most of your tryp to Madrid! Situated in the centre of the city is almost always crowed.
Written May 7, 2022
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Allan C
Ipswich, UK501 contributions
Apr 2022
More manageable and much more diverse in some ways than The Prado given its full range of subject matter and date. Please do not attempt to do them both on the same day! Well laid out with fascinating and challenging exhibits. The jury is out on which of the "big three" galleries I preferred!
Written May 4, 2022
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Brenda A
4 contributions
Apr 2022
This one is worth the visit; a great collection in a smaller space makes this museum a definite stop.
Written May 2, 2022
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We are glad you enjoyed. Thank you. To keep up to date with our activities, follow us at @museothyssen
Written May 23, 2022
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apenzer
Redditch, UK7 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
This is a fabulous museum with so much to see, you need a full day to see everything- make use of the restaurant for lunch!
The audio guide is well worth it and picks out key pieces of art for explanation.
The audio guide is well worth it and picks out key pieces of art for explanation.
Written April 15, 2022
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Many thanks!
Written April 21, 2022
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simpsonite64
Northampton, UK620 contributions
Mar 2022
Definitely worth a visit if you can arrange a free ticket - plenty to see and well laid out. Several Picasso's, a few Dali's too.
Written March 25, 2022
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Many thanks!!
Written April 21, 2022
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Julia B
Kyiv (Kiev), Ukraine5 contributions
Есть туда бесплатно вход в какие-то часы ?
Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza
Madrid, Spain5 contributions
Да, по понедельникам постоянная коллекция открыта с 12 до 16 часов.
Vincenza L
sassari1 contribution
Perché non è previsto un biglietto per l'accesso alle mostre temporanee per chi ha già acquistato il biglietto multiplo per i tre musei? Ho dovuto riacquistare il biglietto per poter vedere la temporanea di Balenciaga!
Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza
Madrid, Spain5 contributions
Ciao Vicenzza, ci scusiamo per l'inconveniente, prenderemo in considerazione il tuo commento. Stiamo pensando di includere mostre temporanee nella visita se hai acquistato una passeggiata artistica. Tutte le informazioni su questo prodotto sono a disposizione del visitatore in tutti i punti di attenzione sia per i visitatori digitali che analogici.
Sandrine85
2 contributions
Bonjour
Peut on faire des photos des œuvres ?
Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza
Madrid, Spain5 contributions
Bonjour, les œuvres de la collection permanente peuvent être des photographies sans flash, merci et meilleures salutations
Скажите пожалуйста - можно ли фотографировать в этом музее?
Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza
Madrid, Spain5 contributions
Hi! You can take pictures without flash in the permanent collection. I hope you enjoy the visit!
gigimeli
Oristano, Italy6 contributions
Si può fotografare?
Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza
Madrid, Spain5 contributions
Hola,en la Colección permanente pueden realizarse fotografías sin flash.
Hi, I'm planning visit the museum on 26 of december. I'm afraid there will be long lines because it's near Christmas and the city might receive lots of tourists. Should I buy the tickets before? or should I buy them at the museum?
Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza
Madrid, Spain5 contributions
Hi! If you want to skip the line I recommend you to buy tickets online,
Добрый день! В музее Прадо и королевы Софии с 18 до 20 часов бывает время бесплатного посещения. В Вашем музее бывают такие часы?
Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza
Madrid, Spain5 contributions
Hello, Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza has free entry on Monday from 12 to 16h.
anthai76
Toulouse, France
Bonjour,
Avez-vous des consignes pour des valises cabines dans le musée?
En vous remerciant par avance pour votre réponse!
Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza
Madrid, Spain5 contributions
All objects such as, suitcases or large bags must be left in the cloakrooms.
For security reasons, items too large to pass through the scanner are not allowed and for hygiene reasons, nor animals nor plants.
This is a free service and you will need to show your ticket before you leave your things.
Frequently Asked Questions about Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza
- Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza is open:
- Sun - Sun 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Mon - Mon 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Tue - Fri 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Sat - Sat 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost $28.32, while a popular guided tour starts around $6.00 per person. See all 23 Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza tickets and tours on Tripadvisor
- Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza can be crowded, so we recommend booking e-tickets ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. See all 23 Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza tickets and tours on Tripadvisor
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