Thyssen Museum: frequently asked questions

General admission to the permanent collection costs €14 per person, with instant confirmation when you book through Civitatis. If you plan to visit more than one museum, the Paseo del Arte pass (Prado, Thyssen and Reina Sofía) costs €38.60. The price may vary depending on the date and whether temporary exhibitions are added; always confirm when booking. See all ticket options.

The Thyssen traces the history of painting from the Italian and Flemish primitives and the Renaissance through to Impressionism, Expressionism, North American painting and the 20th-century avant-gardes. You will see works by Van Gogh, Monet, Degas, Renoir, Gauguin, Dürer, Caravaggio, Hopper, Rothko and Kandinsky. It is the collection that completes what the Prado and the Reina Sofía do not tell. Discover the Thyssen masterpieces.

A visit of 1.5 to 2 hours lets you go through the permanent collection at a relaxed pace. It is a manageable museum: you can see it in one morning or one afternoon without rushing, which makes it ideal if you have little time or want to combine another Paseo del Arte museum on the same day.

Yes. As a varied and manageable museum (1.5–2 h), it is a good option for families without overwhelming children. There are usually reduced rates or free admission for minors, but these conditions are indicative: confirm ages and discounts when booking or on the museum's website.

The Villahermosa Palace is adapted and the museum offers accessibility services for people with reduced mobility. If you need a specific adaptation (wheelchair, step-free access or particular support), we recommend checking in advance with the museum to arrange your visit with peace of mind.

The photography policy may vary between the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions, and flash and tripods are usually not allowed. To avoid surprises, check the signage in each room or ask at the entrance when you arrive.

For security reasons, museums usually do not allow large backpacks, suitcases, umbrellas or bulky items into the galleries; these are left in the cloakroom or lockers. If you are travelling with luggage, factor in that step when planning your visit and check the conditions at the museum itself.

In general there are fewer people first thing in the morning, when it opens, and in the mid-afternoon on weekdays; weekends and public holidays are the busiest times. As opening hours are indicative and may change, confirm the day's opening when booking or on the museum's website. More details in opening times and prices.

If you like painting, very much so: in a single tour of a couple of hours you go from the primitives to Van Gogh, Impressionism, Hopper and the avant-gardes, with fewer crowds than the Prado. It is the best "summary" of art history in Madrid and the third pillar of the Paseo del Arte.

The Prado focuses on great European painting up to the 19th century (Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Bosch). The Thyssen covers a broader range and continues where the Prado leaves off: Impressionism, Expressionism, North American painting and 20th-century avant-gardes (Van Gogh, Monet, Hopper, Rothko). They complement each other, which is why many visitors combine them with the Paseo del Arte.

The Paseo del Arte is the combined pass bringing together Madrid's three great museums —the Prado, the Thyssen-Bornemisza and the Reina Sofía— for €38.60, compared with the roughly €46 the three tickets would cost separately. It is valid for a long period and does not require you to visit the three museums on the same day. See the Paseo del Arte pass.

The Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum is in the Villahermosa Palace, at Paseo del Prado 8 in Madrid. The nearest metro station is Banco de España (line 2), a few minutes' walk away; Sol and Sevilla are also within walking distance and there are buses along the Paseo del Prado. It sits between the Prado and the Reina Sofía, ideal for combining all three. See how to get to the Thyssen.