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Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum (Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza) Tours
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With one of the largest and most comprehensive art collections in Madrid, the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum (Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza) is a veritable paradise for art lovers. The collection contains more than 1,000 works of mostly Western art and is part of the “Golden Triangle of Art” along with the Prado Museum and the Museo Reina Sofia.
The Basics
Wandering the galleries of the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum—with its vast and varied collection—is like taking a tour through art history. Some city tours include museum admission, and art lovers can learn more on a guided visit, which usually comes with skip-the-line access. Those who want to see Madrid’s best works of art in limited time can tour the entire Golden Triangle with a guide to focus on the highlights at each museum.
Things to Know Before You Go
- The Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum is a must-see for art lovers.
- Book your tickets ahead of time to skip the line and have more time to enjoy the collection.
- Buy a single admission ticket to the museum, or save on a combo ticket that includes the Prado and Reina Sofia museums as well.
- The museum collection and facilities are wheelchair-accessible.
How to Get There
The easiest way to get to the museum is to take the Madrid Metro to Banco de España station (Line 2). Several public buses stop in the area as well.
When to Get There
The permanent collection is open daily year-round. Monday the museum is open only in the afternoon, and admission is free. Hours are extended during the busier summer months. The best time to visit the museum is first thing in the morning or later in the afternoon on a weekday.
Highlights of the Collection
The collection features so many celebrated names that you won’t have to walk far to come across a masterpiece. Van Dyck, Rubens, Rembrandt, Titian, Picasso, O’Keefe, and Kandinsky are just a few of the artists featured. Among the highlights are the Portrait of Henry VIII by Hans Holbein and Woman with a Parasol in a Garden by Renoir.
Address: Paseo Prado, 8, 28014 Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
Admission: Varies
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Skip the Line: Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza Direct Entry Ticket
Prebook to secure a visit for a day or time ideal for you with this ticket to Madrid’s Thyssen-Bornemisza Nacional Museum (Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza). Book for your preferred date and admire the permanent collection of Western art spanning the 13th to the 20th century, including works by Rubens, Rembrandt, Caravaggio, Manet, Renoir, Van Gogh, Kandinsky or Picasso and the temporary exhibitions.
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Skip the Line: Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza Direct Entry Ticket
Prebook to secure a visit for a day or time ideal for you with this ticket to Madrid’s Thyssen-Bornemisza Nacional Museum (Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza). Book for your preferred date and admire the permanent collection of Western art spanning the 13th to the 20th century, including works by Rubens, Rembrandt, Caravaggio, Manet, Renoir, Van Gogh, Kandinsky or Picasso and the temporary exhibitions.
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$11.15
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$11.15
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Skip the Line: Ticket for the Thyssen Museum
Skip the line at the Thyssen Museum in Madrid and see a varied collection of influential pieces of art by Duccio, Van Eyck, Carpaccio, Durero, Caravaggio, Rubens, Sargent, Monet, Van Gogh, Gauguin, Kirchner, Mondrian, Klee, Hopper...
The Thyssen Museum's collection traces the history of European painting from the Middle Ages to the late 20th century. Italian primitives, the German Renaissance, 19th-century American art, Impressionism, German Expressionism and Russian Constructivism are well represented in this museum.
Visit also de temporary exhibitions of the museum with your skip-the-line tickets!
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Private Tour: Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum with Skip-the-Line Access
Get up close to masterpieces like Degas’ ‘Swaying Dancer’ and Picasso’s ‘Harlequin with a Mirror’ with pre-paid skip-the-line entrance tickets to Madrid’s Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum. Head straight to the front of the queue and enjoy a 1.5-hour private tour of the museum’s best bits, including works by Cezanne, Dalí, Monet, Rembrandt, Rubens and Van Gogh.
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Thyssen Bornemisza Museum Private Guided Tour
Benefit from the personalized attention of your private guide during a 1.5-hour tour of the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, one of the premier museums in Madrid. Learn about Spanish art and artists, and view important works in the collections accompanied by live commentary from your guide. Admission ticket is included, and you will pass by the Paseo del Prado along the way.
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Madrid Guided Private Tour: Prado, Thyssen-Bornemisza or Reina Sofia Museum
Add some culture to your Madrid visit during this 3-hour guided private tour of one of the Spanish capital’s legendary art museums. Pick between the world-famous Prado, the modern-focused Reina Sofia or the eclectic Thyssen-Bornemisza, learning to about the masterworks of iconic Spanish greats like El Greco, Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí, Joan Miro and many more. Best of all, your itinerary is customizable, allowing you to focus on the paintings and periods that most suit your interests. Your private guide and admission to one museum are included.
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Price varies by group size
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Skip-the-Line Madrid Guided Tour: The best of Prado, Reina Sofia & Thyssen
Skip the lines and get a guided tour at three different museums along Paseo del Prado Street. This half-day tour lets you see great works of art at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Prado Museum, and Centro Nacional Reina Sofía Museum. Get lost in the worlds of Goya, Van Gogh, Picasso, Dali, Lichtenstein and more and use your ticket to return to any museum later on the same day.
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Madrid Panoramic Tour with Entrance Ticket to Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
Add some modern art to your Madrid sightseeing thanks to this flexible-length bus tour and admission ticket to the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum. Immerse yourself in Madrid’s history and its future, as you discover landmarks like the Puerta del Sol, Plaza de España, Santiago Bernabeu Stadium (home of Real Madrid) and much more. Then enjoy skip-the-line access to the Thyssen, part of the triumvirate of Madrid art museums and home to unique collection of historic German, Dutch, English and Italian works.
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Thyssen Bornemisza Museum: Skip the line tickets and private guided tour
A private visit in one of the most beautiful museums of Madrid, located in front of the Prado Museum you will discover wonderful paintings.
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Masterpieces Thyssen Museum Madrid 2-h private guided tour
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