If you wanted a crash course on humankind’s artistic journey since the Middle Ages, then the Thyssen-Bornemisza is a great place to start. The collection ranges from religious paintings from the 14th century right through to the ’60s pop art of Roy Lichtenstein.
A number of masterpieces are dotted throughout the museum, including Rubens’ Venus and Cupid, Canaletto’s view of Venice’s Grand Canal, and pieces by Dalí, Manet, Picasso, and Degas. On top of all of that, lunch is included!
Located on the Ground floor, it serves a range of drinks, sandwiches and pastries as well as a carefully selected restaurant menu.
Tips?
Purchase your tickets online or by phone – remember that we have reduced visitor capacity in all galleries. Download the museum floor plan and details of the exhibitions on your mobile. Enjoy the museum’s free Wi-Fi to download or access content that makes your visit easier. Pay by card and/or in contactless mode.
For your safety, remember:
The use of face masks is mandatory. Wash your hands frequently. Keep a safe distance from others.
ATM:
The ATM machine is located in the First Basement and can be used with Visa, Mastercard and other Spanish Bank Cards.
Free wifi and mobile charching:
To access the free wifi, activate your device, look for the “Museo Thyssen Free” signal and fill in a registry. The service lasts for 4 hours. Customers of the cafeteria can charge their mobile devices on request.
Cloakroom:
Free service but visitors must show valid entry ticket to use it. The following objects must be left: umbrellas, rucksacks, suitcases, large bags as well as other large objects purchased at the museum shop. For hygiene reasons the following are not allowed: food, beverages, animals nor plants. Neither are clothes and garments allowed during the COVID-19 emergency. This free service also provides cane-seats (only available during visit to the Permanent Collection), baby pushchairs and wheelchairs available for visitor use. All these objects will be thoroughly disinfected after being used.
Baby feeding room:
Request the key to staff security if you may need it because it will be thoroughly disinfected after being used.
Lost property:
Please go to the Information Desk.
What attractions are near Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza?
Purchase it online along with your entrance ticket At the museum, the same day of your visit in the Audio-guide desk during museum opening hours. Either use your own smartphone or the device offered by the museum.
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Before your trip, you need to keep the following information in mind
Additional details
What started in the 1920s as a private art collection, is now a museum which is part of Madrid’s renowned ‘Golden Triangle of Art’. Famed for the breadth of its works, you’ll find works by Van Gogh, Goya, Hans Holbein The Younger, Titian, Kandinsky, Jackson Pollock, and many more here.
Important Information
Show your smartphone ticket at the online tickets desk. You can enjoy the menu at the Thyssen Cafeteria between 12:00 and 13:45. You will have a table booked under your name. Your ticket is valid for the whole day, so you can leave and re-enter the permanent collection Please note that you can enter the temporary exhibition only once