Thyssen Museum tickets in Madrid for 2027

What the Thyssen Museum is and where its collection comes from

The collection was assembled by two generations of the Thyssen-Bornemisza family, first Baron Heinrich and then his son Hans Heinrich. In the late 1980s it was agreed that it would move to Madrid, and the museum opened on 8 October 1992. In June 1993 the Spanish State acquired 775 works for 350 million dollars, a purchase that anchored the ensemble in the city for good.

The Villahermosa Palace, home of the Thyssen Museum

The building is an eighteenth-century palace whose interior Rafael Moneo redesigned between 1990 and 1992. The architect laid out spacious, regular rooms around a central atrium, with salmon-coloured walls that have become a hallmark of the house.

The 2004 extension of the Thyssen Museum

In 2004 the adjoining buildings were incorporated to display the collection of Carmen Thyssen-Bornemisza. Including loans and deposits, the museum shows around nine hundred pieces.

Inside the Thyssen Museum: a journey from top to bottom

The great advantage of this museum is its clarity: the permanent collection is laid out chronologically from the second floor down to the ground floor, so you begin in the Middle Ages and finish in the twentieth century without getting lost.

Thyssen second floor: from Van Eyck to Caravaggio

Here you will find Jan van Eyck's Annunciation Diptych, Carpaccio's Young Knight in a Landscape, Holbein's portrait of Henry VIII, Dürer's Jesus among the Doctors and Caravaggio's Saint Catherine. This is the floor that most surprises visitors who arrive thinking only of modern art.

Thyssen Museum first floor: Dutch masters and Impressionists

Rembrandt and Frans Hals give way to nineteenth-century painting. Monet, Cézanne and Van Gogh occupy some of the most visited rooms, alongside German Expressionism, one of the collection's real strengths compared with other Spanish museums.

Thyssen ground floor: avant-garde and Pop

Kandinsky, Cubism, Pollock and post-war American art close the route. It is the ideal floor from which to move on to the temporary exhibitions.

Thyssen Museum prices and ticket options

In October 2026 the Thyssen Museum box office advertised a general ticket at €14 and a reduced ticket at €10 for over-65s, pensioners and students, with a group rate from seven people. Under-18s, unemployed people and visitors with an accredited disability of 33% or more were admitted free. These are indicative prices that may be updated.

Guided tour of the Thyssen Museum

With a guide, the leap from century to century makes sense: you understand why a private collector backed German Expressionism or American painters when they were barely appreciated in Europe. In about two hours you cover all three floors, pausing at the essential pieces.

Temporary exhibitions at the Thyssen

The museum stages major temporary exhibitions that are paid for separately or through combined tickets. Check what your ticket includes before confirming it.

Free Mondays at the Thyssen Museum

On Mondays from 12:00 to 16:00 the permanent collection can be visited free of charge thanks to a sponsorship arrangement. It is a good plan if you only want to see a handful of rooms, although it does get busy.

Thyssen Museum opening hours and when to go

According to the timetable published for the September to June season, the museum opens on Mondays from 12:00 to 16:00 (free access to the collection) and from Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00, usually closing at 19:00. On Saturdays hours are extended for the temporary exhibitions. In summer or on public holidays the times may vary, so confirm the hours for your day when booking.

Quiet hours at the Thyssen Museum

From Tuesday to Friday, first thing in the morning, you can walk through the rooms almost on your own. Tuesday is also a smart strategic choice: it is the day the Reina Sofía closes, so the Thyssen and the Prado welcome those who adjust their plans accordingly.

The Thyssen through the seasons

At the height of summer, the shade of the trees along the Paseo del Prado and the air conditioning in the galleries turn the museum into a midday refuge. In autumn and at Christmas, with the lights around Cibeles, you will feel like lingering in the area after your visit.

How to get to the Thyssen Museum

The museum stands at Paseo del Prado, 8, on the corner of Carrera de San Jerónimo, opposite the Plaza de Cánovas del Castillo, the square with the Neptune fountain.

Nearest metro to the Thyssen Museum

• Banco de España (line 2): the most direct option, a few minutes' walk down the boulevard.
• Sevilla (line 2): convenient if you are coming from the Alcalá and Sol area.
• Estación del Arte (line 1): useful if you are combining your visit with the Reina Sofía.

Reaching the Thyssen by bus or on foot

Several city bus routes run along the Paseo del Prado and stop beside Neptune. On foot, the museum is about ten minutes from Sol via Carrera de San Jerónimo and five minutes from Cibeles.

Useful tips for your Thyssen Museum visit

Two hours are enough to see the permanent collection at a relaxed pace; add one more if you want to take in the current temporary exhibition. The size of the museum means you can explore it without the fatigue that longer routes tend to bring.

A one-hour route around the Thyssen

1. Head straight up to the second floor and stop at Van Eyck, Carpaccio and Holbein.
2. Go down to the first floor for the Impressionists and German Expressionism.
3. Finish on the ground floor with Kandinsky and American Pop Art.

Security, bags and families at the Thyssen Museum

There is a security check at the entrance and a cloakroom for bulky items. For children, the variety of styles helps: every room switches to a different era, and paintings of animals, landscapes or vivid colours keep curiosity alive. Under-18s do not pay for admission.

Accessibility at the Thyssen Museum

The floors are linked by lifts and the route is suitable for wheelchair users. If you need any assistance, the gallery staff can point you in the right direction.

Around the Thyssen Museum: Neptune, Cibeles and the Prado

The Thyssen Museum sits at the northern tip of the art triangle. Across the Plaza de Neptuno is the Prado Museum and, heading down towards Atocha, the Reina Sofía Museum; all three share the Paseo del Arte pass, which gives one entry to each over the course of a year.

From the Thyssen to Cibeles and the Gran Vía

Walking up the boulevard brings you to the Plaza de Cibeles and the Cibeles Palace; from there the Gran Vía begins, with its theatres and musicals. To the left, Calle de Alcalá leads towards the Puerta de Alcalá and Retiro Park.

Barrio de las Letras, behind the Thyssen Museum

Behind the palace you step into the Barrio de las Letras, a good place for lunch after your visit among its taverns and bookshops.

Thyssen Museum in 2027: check places on the calendar

The big temporary exhibitions at the Thyssen Museum tend to draw crowds at weekends and during holidays. If you are travelling to Madrid in 2027 in spring, over a bank-holiday weekend or at Christmas, it is worth fixing your ticket early.

How the Thyssen calendar works

Select your preferred date in the calendar on this page and press “Check availability”. We will check for you whether tickets are available that day with our booking partner and, if you leave us your email address, we will write to you when there is news for the day you have chosen.

Before completing your Thyssen Museum booking

Check whether the ticket includes the temporary exhibition, the entry time and the exchange policy. Keep the ticket handy on your phone and, if you choose a reduced rate, bring the documents that support it.