# Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza — Madrid, Spain

> Opened in 1992 in the renovated Palacio de Villahermosa, the Thyssen-Bornemisza was acquired by the Spanish state from the Thyssen family in 1993. It complements the Prado's Spanish strengths with works the national collections previously lacked.

## Visitor facts
- Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Admission: €14 standard admission
- Address: Paseo del Prado, 8, 28014 Madrid, Spain
- Time needed: 2–3 hours
- Official website: https://www.museothyssen.org/en
- Facts verified: 2026-06-30

## Highlights
- Portrait of Giovanna Tornabuoni — Domenico Ghirlandaio · 1488
- Les Vessenots in Auvers — Vincent van Gogh · 1890
- Hotel Room — Edward Hopper · 1931
- Saint Catherine of Alexandria — Caravaggio · c. 1598
- Dream Caused by the Flight of a Bee — Salvador Dalí · 1944

## FAQ
**Is there a combined Madrid art ticket?**
Yes, the Paseo del Arte ticket combines the Prado, Thyssen, and Reina Sofía.

**Are children admitted free?**
Children under eighteen enter free.

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

**What is Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza best known for?**
Opened in 1992 in the renovated Palacio de Villahermosa, the Thyssen-Bornemisza was acquired by the Spanish state from the Thyssen family in 1993. It complements the Prado's Spanish strengths with works the national collections previously lacked. Key highlights include Italian primitives — Duccio, Fra Angelico, Ghirlandaio, Dutch Golden Age — Van Eyck, Petrus Christus, Rembrandt, Baroque — Caravaggio, Rubens, Van Dyck.

**How do I get tickets for Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza?**
€14 standard admission Tickets are usually available on the day, but booking online saves queue time in peak season. Official site: https://www.museothyssen.org/en

**Should I visit all three Golden Triangle museums?**
Each covers a different period: Prado (12th–19th century, Spanish focus), Thyssen (13th–20th century, encyclopedic), Reina Sofía (20th–21st century, Spanish modern). All three are within a 10-minute walk. The Paseo del Arte combined ticket makes a two-day visit excellent value.

**What makes the Thyssen different from the Prado?**
The Prado is stronger in Spanish art (Velázquez, Goya, El Greco) and Flemish masters. The Thyssen complements it with Italian primitives, Impressionism, German Expressionism, and American Pop Art — artists the Prado lacks. Together they form one of the world's greatest combined collections.

**Is the top-down chronological route mandatory?**
The recommended route starts on the second floor (thirteenth century) and descends to the ground floor (twentieth century). You can start on any floor, but the chronological descent tells the story of Western painting most coherently.


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