Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum: Entry Ticket with Audio Guide
Entry ticket to the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum with audio guide included: eight centuries of European painting, from early Italian masters to Caravaggio, Monet, Van Gogh and Pop Art. Rated 4.8/5 by 460 travellers. Valid for one day, non-refundable.
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Photo credits
- Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza (Madrid) 08.jpg · Luis García (Zaqarbal) · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Museo Thyssen (25251901673).jpg · Emilio · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza (Madrid) 05.jpg · Jean-Pierre Dalbéra · CC BY 2.0
- Museo Thyssen (25580057160).jpg · Emilio · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Museo Thyssen (25251848123).jpg · Emilio · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza (Madrid) 06b.jpg · Luis García (Zaqarbal) · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Museo Thyssen (25580058420).jpg · Emilio · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Museo Thyssen (25579993990).jpg · Emilio · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Museo Thyssen.jpg · Francisco Anzola · CC BY 2.0
- Madrid 07 046 HPIM3286 (4249252638).jpg · Dario Alvarez · CC BY 2.0
Practical details
- Duration
- Valid 1 day
- Guide languages
- English · Spanish
- 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
Highlights
- Entry to the Thyssen-Bornemisza permanent collection
- Audio guide included
- From the Renaissance to Pop Art: Caravaggio, Rembrandt, Monet, Degas, Van Gogh
- No waiting at the ticket office
Our take
The Thyssen is the easiest to enjoy of Madrid's three big museums: smaller than the Prado, very well organised and with a route that runs from the 13th to the 20th century without gaps. If you only have time for one and you like Impressionism or modern art, this is the one. The included audio guide makes it better value than buying at the box office.
What's included
- Permanent collection entry
- Audio guide
Not included
- Guided tour
- Temporary exhibitions (unless you choose that option when booking)
- Discounts for under-18s, students or over-65s (box office only)
Good to know
What to bring
- Your ticket on your phone
- Your own headphones if you prefer them for the audio guide
- Comfortable shoes
Not suitable for
- Anyone wanting a live guide: explanations are via audio guide
- Pets (except assistance dogs)
Things to keep in mind
- NON-refundable ticket
- On Mondays from 12:00 to 16:00 the permanent collection is free (expect a queue)
- Under-18s enter free with a ticket from the museum box office
Meeting point
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Villahermosa Palace. Paseo del Prado, 8, Madrid.
There is no guide: show the ticket on your phone at the museum entrance, opposite Neptune square.
The experience
What you will see
The Thyssen's permanent collection covers eight centuries of European painting in chronological order, starting on the top floor:
- Early Italian and Flemish masters: Duccio, Van Eyck and Renaissance portraits such as Ghirlandaio's Giovanna Tornabuoni.
- Baroque: Caravaggio, Rembrandt and Rubens.
- Impressionism and Post-Impressionism: Monet, Degas, Renoir and Van Gogh, one of the museum's highlights.
- 20th century: German Expressionism, the avant-garde, American painting and Pop Art.
How it works
You buy the ticket for a specific day and carry it on your phone. The museum is in the Villahermosa Palace (Paseo del Prado, 8), opposite the Neptune fountain and a five-minute walk from the Prado.
The audio guide is included. The route starts on the second floor and works down chronologically, so it is hard to get lost.
Who I recommend it for
- Visitors with time for only one museum who prefer a manageable one.
- Fans of Impressionism or modern art, which the Prado does not cover.
- Anyone who wants to go at their own pace with explanations, without a group.
Who I don't recommend it for
- Anyone who needs flexible dates: the ticket is non-refundable.
- Under-18s: they enter free with a ticket from the box office.
- Anyone happy to queue for free entry: on Mondays 12:00-16:00 the permanent collection costs nothing.
Accessibility
The museum is wheelchair accessible, with lifts between floors.
Cancellation policy
This ticket is non-refundable: it cannot be cancelled or changed once purchased.
Frequently asked questions
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