The Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum at a glance
The Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza is the third museum of Madrid's Paseo del Arte, next to the Prado and the Reina Sofía. Its collection covers European painting from the Middle Ages to the modern era. The museum names Titian, Rubens, Rembrandt, Caravaggio, Manet, Renoir, Van Gogh, Gauguin, Kandinsky, Hopper and Picasso among the artists you can expect to meet.
This is an independent guide, not the museum's own website. A named artist does not mean a particular painting is on the wall on your day, so look at the museum's plan if you came for one work. Prices and hours are for 2026 and can change.
Prices and who pays what
Adult prices in 2026.
| Option | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| General admission | €14 | Permanent collection, the Carmen Thyssen collection and the special exhibitions that are open |
| Reduced | €10 | Over 65, retired visitors and students with valid proof, whatever their age or nationality |
| Groups | €12 per person | From 7 people |
| Audioguide | +€5.50 | Added to the ticket |
| Free with proof | €0 | Under 18, legally unemployed visitors and people with a disability of 33 percent or more; a companion can enter free where the need is officially documented |
Youth pass holders and active teachers have further free entitlements. If you are not sure whether you qualify, take your proof to the desk.
Our picks: Thyssen-Bornemisza
A ticket without a guide, a small-group tour and a pass for three museums.
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Thyssen-Bornemisza guided tour in a small group
Museum entry and a guided tour are included, with up to seven people in the group. No exclusions are listed.
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Art Walk Pass for three museums
The permanent collections of the Prado, Reina Sofía and Thyssen are included, plus some special exhibitions at the first two. The museums' own Paseo del Arte pass costs €32.80 and is cheaper than this listing.
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Thyssen-Bornemisza entry ticket
Entry to the permanent collection is included, special exhibitions only with the matching option. A guide and an audio guide are not.
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Hours: winter, summer, Monday and Saturday
The hours change on 1 July and 1 September.
| Day | Winter (1 September to 30 June) | Summer (1 July to 31 August) |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 12:00–16:00 | 12:00–16:00 |
| Tuesday to Friday | 10:00–19:00 | 10:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00–23:00 | 10:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00–19:00 | 10:00–19:00 |
Free Monday afternoon
On Mondays from 12:00 to 16:00 the collection is free, and you do not need a ticket. This is the short Monday opening, not a full day, so plan around it.
Saturday night
The museum stays open until 23:00 on Saturdays, but only parts of it are open at night. The ticket desk closes at 20:30. From 21:00 to 23:00 the special exhibitions on the ground and lower floors are free, and no ticket is needed. Do not plan to see the whole collection after dark.
Holidays
The museum is closed on 1 January, 1 May and 25 December. On 24 and 31 December it opens from 10:00 to 15:00.
Time slots
The special exhibition on the ground floor uses a time slot. The permanent collection does not.
What you can expect to see
Two kinds of visit.
The museum describes its permanent collection as a long run of European painting. The standard ticket gives you the permanent collection and the Carmen Thyssen collection, as well as the special exhibitions that are open.
The picture on this page is a Venice view by Guardi from the Thyssen collection. The museum's profile is European painting across several centuries, which makes the visit a good fit if you like to move from one period to the next in a single building.
One special exhibition is dated for this autumn: El universo freudiano de Dalí, from 20 October 2026 to 24 January 2027, according to the museum's agenda. Do not confuse it with the permanent collection. Check the museum's current programme before you go.
Which day suits which visit
Matching the timetable to your plan.
A free, short look
Monday from 12:00 to 16:00 gives four hours with no ticket. That is enough for a first walk through the collection, not for a slow visit.
A long summer afternoon
In July and August the museum stays open until 21:00 from Tuesday to Friday. That allows you to visit after the midday heat.
A Saturday evening
Come at 21:00 for the free special exhibitions on the ground and lower floors, which stay open until 23:00. For the collection, arrive earlier in the day.
A normal Sunday
Sunday hours are the same in winter and summer: 10:00 to 19:00.
Photos, the pass and the Monday question
Three practical points.
Photos and video
Photos and video are allowed without flash. Signs in single rooms can set exceptions, so follow them.
The Paseo del Arte pass
The Thyssen is part of the pass: €32.80 for one visit each to the Prado, the Reina Sofía and the Thyssen within one year of purchase. The museum's own ticket shop says the pass covers the permanent collections. Other pages mention some special exhibitions, so do not count on one being included.
Compare the three museums →Monday and the pass
The museum lists the pass as excluded on Mondays, although the collection is free then. If you plan to use the pass here, choose another day or ask at the desk.
Plan the rest of your Madrid museum days
Where the Thyssen fits.
Thyssen-Bornemisza: frequently asked questions
How much is the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum?
General admission is €14 in 2026, and the reduced ticket is €10. Groups from 7 people pay €12 each. The audioguide adds €5.50.
When is the Thyssen free?
On Mondays from 12:00 to 16:00 for the collection, with no ticket. On Saturdays from 21:00 to 23:00 for the special exhibitions on the ground and lower floors. Visitors under 18 and some other groups enter free with proof at any time.
What are the opening hours?
Monday 12:00 to 16:00. Tuesday to Friday 10:00 to 19:00 in winter and 10:00 to 21:00 in July and August. Saturday 10:00 to 23:00. Sunday 10:00 to 19:00.
Does the Thyssen close on Mondays?
No. It opens from 12:00 to 16:00 on Mondays and the collection is free in those hours.
Can I use the Paseo del Arte pass on a Monday?
The museum lists the pass as excluded on Mondays, although entry to the collection is free then. Choose another day if you need the pass.
Can I take photographs?
Yes, without flash. Follow the signs in single rooms.