Madrid: Museo Reina Sofía skip-the-line ticket
Skip-the-line entry to Madrid's Museo Reina Sofía, home to Picasso's Guernica and one of the world's finest modern art collections. 4.5/5 with 10,347 reviews.
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Photo credits
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Practical details
- Duration
- 2-3 hours
- Guide languages
- Spanish · English
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Instant confirmation
- Right after booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Yes · flag it when booking
- Minimum age
- No restriction
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- Picasso's Guernica — the most important painting in Spain
- Works by Salvador Dalí and Joan Miró
- One of the world's finest collections of 20th-century Spanish art
- Skip the line — enter directly with mobile ticket
Our take
The Reina Sofía is non-negotiable in Madrid. Guernica alone — Picasso's haunting masterpiece painted in 1937 — makes it one of the great artistic pilgrimages in the world. Budget 2–3 hours for the main collection.
What's included
- Skip-the-line museum entry
Not included
- Audio guide
- Guided tour
- Temporary exhibitions (separate ticket)
Good to know
What to bring
- Mobile phone with ticket
Things to keep in mind
- The museum is free on certain evenings and Sundays; check the website if budget is a concern
- Guernica is in Room 206 on the second floor — head there first to see it before the crowds arrive
- Photography is allowed in most rooms but prohibited in the Guernica room
- The museum is huge; plan 2-3 hours minimum for the main collection
Meeting point
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Calle Santa Isabel, 52, Madrid
Metro line 1 to Atocha, or lines 1 and 3 to Estación del Arte. The museum is right next to Atocha railway station. Show your mobile ticket at the main entrance.
The experience
What you'll see
The Museo Reina Sofía houses Spain's national collection of 20th and 21st-century art — one of the finest modern art museums in the world.
Guernica
Pablo Picasso's Guernica (1937) is one of the most important paintings of the 20th century. Created as a response to the Nazi bombing of the Basque town of Guernica during the Spanish Civil War, it has become a universal symbol against war. It is displayed in its own room (206) on the second floor.
The wider collection
Beyond Guernica, the museum holds exceptional works by:
- Salvador Dalí — surrealist masterpieces including The Great Masturbator
- Joan Miró — large-scale works that almost fill their rooms
- Spanish Surrealism and Abstraction — a rich collection spanning the 1920s to the 1970s
The building
The 18th-century Sabatini building was extended by Jean Nouvel with a striking glass addition. The rooftop terrace is open and offers views over Madrid.
Who it's for
- Anyone with even a passing interest in modern art.
- Art lovers who consider Guernica a must-see.
Who it's not for
- Very young children with no interest in art (the museum is extensive and quiet).
Accessibility
Fully wheelchair accessible with lifts throughout.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before with full refund.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Guernica in the museum?
Is the Reina Sofía free?
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