# Museo Sorolla — Madrid, Spain

> After Sorolla's death in 1923 his widow Clotilde donated the family home to the Spanish state. It opened as a public museum in 1932 with the studios and rooms preserved as the painter left them.

## Visitor facts
- Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM; Sunday until 3:00 PM (Closed Mondays)
- Admission: €3 standard admission
- Address: Pº del General Martínez Campos, 37, 28010 Madrid, Spain
- Time needed: 1–1.5 hours
- Official website: https://www.cultura.gob.es/msorolla/en/home.html
- Facts verified: 2026-06-30

## Highlights
- Walk on the Beach — Joaquín Sorolla · 1909
- Sad Inheritance — Joaquín Sorolla · 1899
- The Artist's Studio — Preserved space · early 20th century
- Andalusian Courtyard Garden — Designed by Sorolla · c. 1916

## FAQ
**Is admission free at any time?**
Yes — free on Saturday afternoons, all day Sunday, and selected holidays.

**Is the garden open?**
Yes, the courtyard garden is one of the highlights of the visit.

**How long should I spend at Museo Sorolla?**
Plan 2–3 hours for the highlights. Add time for temporary exhibitions, the museum shop, and café.

**What is Museo Sorolla best known for?**
After Sorolla's death in 1923 his widow Clotilde donated the family home to the Spanish state. It opened as a public museum in 1932 with the studios and rooms preserved as the painter left them. Key highlights include Sorolla's preserved studios, Andalusian courtyard garden, Walking on the Beach.

**How do I get tickets for Museo Sorolla?**
€3 standard admission Tickets are usually available on the day, but booking online saves queue time in peak season. Official site: https://www.cultura.gob.es/msorolla/en/home.html

**Can I visit the garden without seeing the galleries?**
No — the courtyard garden is inside the museum and requires admission. It is included in the ticket and is one of the highlights of the visit.

**When is admission free?**
Free on Saturday afternoons from 2 PM, all day Sunday, and on selected public holidays. Standard admission is €3 on other days.

**How does Sorolla compare to the Impressionists?**
Sorolla shared the Impressionists' interest in light and outdoor painting but maintained a more academic Spanish realist tradition. His beach scenes are often compared to those of Monet and Renoir, though his palette is brighter and his brushwork looser.


Source: https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/museo-sorolla/ — World Museum Guide, independent and ad-free.