Museo del Prado
Velázquez, Goya, Bosch and El Greco - one of the world's great painting collections.
Paseo del Arte Card
Prado, Reina Sofía and Thyssen-Bornemisza - Madrid's golden triangle of art.
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The Paseo del Arte Card bundles Madrid's three world-class museums along the Paseo del Prado - the Prado with Velázquez and Goya, the Reina Sofía with Picasso's Guernica, and the Thyssen-Bornemisza collection. One entry per museum, together cheaper than three separate tickets.
Included
The art triangle on the Paseo del Prado
Museo Reina Sofía
Spanish modern art with Picasso's Guernica, Dalí and Miró.
Thyssen-Bornemisza
700 years of art history in one private collection, from the old masters to Pop Art.
All within walking distance
The three museums sit a few minutes' walk apart on the same boulevard.
Good to know
Your visit to the Paseo del Prado - good to know
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Location and getting there
All three museums sit on the same boulevard, the Paseo del Prado, just a few minutes' walk from one another. The Prado anchors the northern end, the Reina Sofía sits at the southern end near Atocha station, and the Thyssen-Bornemisza is in between, inside the Palacio de Villahermosa. By metro, the district is reached via Banco de España (line 2) and Estación del Arte (line 1); for the Reina Sofía, get off at Estación del Arte or Atocha station. From any of these, it's a short walk to all three - easy to combine in one relaxed afternoon, or spread across separate days if you'd rather not rush.
Entry, visit flow and luggage
The card covers one visit per museum and stays valid for a good while from your purchase date, so there's no need to fit everything into a single day. At the Thyssen, the card lets you skip the queue; at the Prado and Reina Sofía, standard entry applies. Large backpacks, bags and suitcases have to be left at the cloakroom as part of the security check at the entrance. There's no strict dress code - normal, comfortable clothing is fine for all three. Last admission is usually around half an hour before closing, so don't leave your final visit too late in the day.
Opening hours, best time to visit and details
All three museums open daily, but with different closing days: the Thyssen is closed on Mondays, the Reina Sofía on Tuesdays, and several close earlier on Sunday afternoons. On some public holidays they're closed or run a shortened schedule. Check exact times in the booking window or on the official museum websites before you go. The card covers the permanent collections at all three, plus selected temporary exhibitions at the Prado and Reina Sofía; temporary shows at the Thyssen aren't always included. Children and young visitors often get in free at these museums anyway, so it's worth checking each museum's own site for age-based discounts. Cancellation and rebooking terms are set out in the booking window. The quietest time to visit is early morning; it's best to avoid the free evening hours, when the galleries are at their busiest. For more, see our frequently asked questions.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the Paseo del Arte Card
Do I have to fit all three museums into one day?+
No. The card covers one visit per museum, which you can spread comfortably across several days. Your booking window shows the exact validity.
Is the card worth it?+
If you want to see all three museums, yes - the card is cheaper than three separate tickets. For just one or two, it is worth a quick calculation.
Are there free entry times?+
Yes, all three museums have free evening hours, though these come with long queues and full galleries. With the card, you can visit at a time that suits you, without the crowds.
Ready to see Madrid's big three?
Get the Paseo del Arte Card and take your time with the Prado, Guernica and the Thyssen.