Museo Reina Sofía Tickets
Description
For those in Madrid eager to explore the masterpieces created by some of the most renowned Spanish artists, including Joan Miró and Salvador Dalí, securing a ticket to the essential Museo Reina Sofía is a must.
Reasons to Explore the Museo Reina Sofía
The Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía stands as one of the premier art institutions in Madrid. It is part of the triad known as the capital's Golden Triangle of Art, which includes the Prado Museum and the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza.
Within its walls, visitors can appreciate iconic pieces by legendary figures such as Greco, Goya, and Velázquez. One of the highlights is Picasso's monumental painting Guernica, an emotional response to the bombing of the Basque town during the Spanish Civil War.
The museum emerged as a continuation of the exhibition space at the Prado, focusing on artworks created from 1881 onward, marking the birth year of Pablo Picasso and highlighting a shift in artistic expression that contrasts with the pre-1881 pieces displayed in the Prado.
Inaugurated in 1992, the museum boasts one of the world's largest contemporary art collections, making it one of the most frequented modern art museums in Spain.
Exhibitions on Display
Your ticket not only provides access to the permanent collection of the Reina Sofía but also to its temporary exhibitions, with the exception of select shows that may require an additional fee or timed entry. In such cases, tickets must be purchased directly at the museum.
For specifics on current exhibitions, please visit the following link.
The following temporary exhibitions can be experienced at the Museo Reina Sofía:
- Running until March 16, 2026: Maruja Mallo: Mask and Compass
- Running until April 20, 2026: Juan Uslé: That Ship on the Mountain
Ticket Usage Guidelines
Your ticket is categorized as open-dated, allowing it to be used for up to 6 months post-issue.
Operating Hours of the Museum
The museum operates during the following hours:
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: from 10 am to 9 pm
- Sunday and holidays: from 10 am to 2:30 pm
Admission Free Days
Free entry is offered on:
- Mondays from 7 pm to 9 pm
- Wednesday to Saturday from 7 pm to 9 pm
- Sundays from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
- Additionally, entry is free on 6 designated days: International Museum Day (May 18), National Day of Spain (October 12), and Constitution Day (December 6)
Moreover, certain groups are entitled to free admission, including students aged 18 to 25, children under 18, individuals with disabilities, the unemployed, and several specific organizations and associations related to education and the arts.
To gain free access, individuals must visit the ticket office in person to queue for accreditation and obtain complimentary tickets, as no preferential access is provided for free admissions.
Optional Guided Tour
In case tickets are fully booked for your preferred date, consider reserving a guided tour of the Reina Sofía Museum.
What's included
- Admission to the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions of the Museo Reina Sofía
What's not included
- Admission to the temporary exhibitions that require an hourly pass or a specific fee
Cancellation policy
Non rimborsabile
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation.
Important information
On the day of the activity, please go directly to the entrance of the Museo Reina Sofía and enter through the entrance of the Nouvel building, located at Ronda de Atocha, 2.
The closest metro stop is Estación del Arte, which is on line 1 (the light blue line).
Museo Reina Sofía Schedule
The museum is open on the following days:
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: from 10 am to 9 pm
- Sunday and holidays: from 10 am to 2:30 pm
Please note that these times are flexible and are subject to changes and modifications.
Conditions of Access & Important Info
At the following link, you can see the conditions of access and objects allowed in the museum.
Please note that you must vacate the museum galleries 15 minutes before closing time.
Free Admission
Admission is free for everyone on:
- Mondays from 7 pm to 9 pm
- Wednesday to Saturday from 7 pm to 9 pm
- Sundays from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
- Admission is also free 6 days a year: International Museum Day (May 18), National Day of Spain (October 12), and Constitution Day (December 6)
In addition, the following groups will have free admission: students aged 18 to 25, children under 18, people with disabilities, unemployed individuals, members of the Royal Board of Trustees of the Museo Nacional del Prado, the Friends of the Prado Museum Foundation, APME, ANABAD, EAM, ICOM, the Royal Academy of History, the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando, the Royal Spanish Academy, staff working in State Museums, active teaching staff, family groups consisting of at least one adult and three children, official tour guides, and journalists.
However, to enjoy free access, you must go to the ticket offices in person and queue to be accredited and acquire the free tickets. In other words, free ticket holders are not granted preferential access.
Additional Info
Photography without a flash, tripod, mobile phone pole, or any other camera stabilization device is permitted at all venues, except where otherwise indicated.
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