Madrid: Prado Museum Entry Ticket
Las Letras Quarter, Madrid
Explore Madrid's Prado Museum with a full-day ticket. Discover Spanish art masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco among 7,600 paintings and 1,000 sculptures.
The Prado Museum in Madrid offers the largest collection of Spanish paintings and European art from the 15th to 19th centuries, suitable for art enthusiasts.
Highlights
- Discover the largest collection of Spanish paintings worldwide
- Admire masterpieces by Rembrandt, Dürer, Titian, and Goya
- Explore 900 sculptures and 200 fragments at the Prado
- Investigate European art schools from the 15th to 19th centuries
- Stroll through galleries to see the royal Dauphin's Treasure
Description
Since its opening in 1819, the Prado Museum has assembled a vast collection of paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, and decorative art covering Spanish art history and European art.
Originating from the former Spanish Royal Collection, it was initially known as the National Museum of Painting and Sculpture before becoming the Museo Nacional del Prado. The collection now includes approximately 7,600 paintings, 1,000 sculptures, 4,800 prints, and 8,200 drawings, along with numerous historic documents.
Your full-day ticket grants access to over 1,300 works on display in the main building. To help navigate the extensive collection, the museum offers three routes focusing on masterpieces from the Romanesque period through the 19th century.
Audio guides are available for purchase inside (not included with the ticket) to highlight works by artists such as Bartolomé Bermejo, Pedro Berruguete, Sánchez Coello, El Greco, Ribera, Zurbarán, Murillo, Alonso Cano, Velázquez, and Goya.
Includes
- Entry ticket to the Prado Museum
- Booking fee
Excludes
- Live guide
- Food and drinks
Important Information
- The ticket offers no discounts for seniors, students, children, or under 18s
- The museum is free to all visitors Monday to Saturday, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and Sundays and holidays, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- The Prado is closed on January 1, May 1, and December 25
- Reduced hours on December 24, 31, and January 6: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- Entry is allowed until 30 minutes before closing time
- Food and drinks are not permitted inside, except in the café
Cancellation Policy
This activity is non-refundable.
For the best experience, book tickets in advance, bring comfortable shoes for extensive walking, and plan your visit during less crowded afternoon opening hours.
