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Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
Opening hours
- Monday: 12:00 – 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 – 11:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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Museum housing collection of 13th-20th-century European masterpieces, from Renaissance to Pop Art.via Google
An extraordinary private collection that fills the historical gaps between the Prado and Reina Sofía, spanning Italian Gothic to Pop Art.
- Good to know
- Highly organized chronological layout makes it exceptionally easy to navigate.
Reviews from Google
Spent a about 2 hours at the Thyssen Museum and honestly loved it. The collection is incredibly diverse — from classic masterpieces to modern art — and every room feels different from the last. It’s one of those museums where you can easily lose track of time just wandering around and discovering new favorite paintings. Definitely one of the best cultural experiences in Madrid and well worth visiting, even if you’re not usually a big museum person. Beautiful atmosphere, amazing art, and a perfect way to slow down and enjoy the city for a while.
A lovely collection with a wide variety of pieces, new and old and everything in between. We spent almost 3 hours there looking at every piece. I prefer the landscapes and like that this museum has a lot more of them compared to the Museo del Prado. But it’s not free for students. But it is okay to take photos.
Unlike the Prado across the street, this gallery, which is a privately owned collection is easy to access and doesn’t require pre-booking. The top floor has some magnificent works of art, the best of which is a Holbein portrait of Henry VIII. You will find many paintings by famous artists from the last several centuries, from the 14th century to modern times. This is beautifully presented and well curated. The shop is also good.
This museum offers one of the best organized art journeys I’ve experienced. Because it follows a chronological order across its floors, you can clearly see how art evolved from early religious paintings to modern masterpieces. It feels much more intimate and less overwhelming than other large museums in Madrid. The collection is incredibly diverse you’ll find everything from Van Gogh and Monet to Pop Art. The natural light in many of the galleries and the salmon-colored walls create a warm atmosphere that makes wandering through the rooms very pleasant. I suggest starting on the top floor and working your way down. It’s a great choice if you want to see world class art at a more relaxed pace.
In my opinion, this museum is better than the Prado! :-) You can take pictures there (without flash of course) and it's much cozier, and there were many impressionist paintings and also one art made by Roy Lichtenstein. I highly recommend this museum! :-)