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Museo Nacional del Prado

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Ranked #4 for tours in Madrid
"Get free admission tickets every day from 6pm until 8pm."(22 Tips)
"El Greco paintings and the Bosch exhibition were the highlights.A"(14 Tips)
"as well as all of the Goya and Velásquez works"(9 Tips)
"Line moves relatively quickly, free entrance from 6 to 8 PM."(13 Tips)

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Heleno SchneiderOctober 14, 2014
If you have no time at all, make sure to visit the Goya room with his dark paintings. Astounding, disturbing and fascinating. If you have time, see it all :) Enjoy!
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GowithOhDecember 16, 2013
Search out The Garden of Earthly Delights by H. Bosch, Las Meninas by Velázquez, and Goya's best-known portraits (same room), The Nude Maja and The Clothed Maja. + Tips: http://gwo.is/1day-madrid-fq Read more
Matt HansonMay 3, 2017
Great to see Velázquez, especially the meta-portrait Las Meninas, but it is the viscerality of Goya's 'Black paintings' that are a highlight. Especially Saturn.
Upvoted Feb 8
Nayef AlghamdiSeptember 1, 2018
#Prado is huge with vast collection of amazing art that you must see. Tips: you can enjoy 2 hours for free from 6:00-8:00 pm. Plan your visit ahead of time with what you want to see.
Ben MackeyApril 19, 2018
Basically only 12th to 20th century European art... so if you love paintings of Kings, Monarchs, historical European battles, and of course Jesus - then this is the place for you.
RAKANOctober 14, 2022
Great museum with good history , culture ✨ collection of art 🖼and sculptures 🪆
Justine GAugust 13, 2017
There's so much to see and so much to read! The signs are very informative and they're ALL translated into (very good) English, which is amazing. Don't go during free hours (or get there VERY early).
Alex RobertsonJuly 18, 2021
Incredible museum. Do maybe a couple of the paintings look a touch “overrestored” though? Still amaze. Las Meninas, Garden of Earthly Delights, Third of May 1808
Michael ErikssonMarch 12, 2017
This is an amazing art museum that definitely should be on every Madrid visitor's agenda. To either join a guided tour, or getting the headsets, are recommended to get the most out of the visit.
Joe DJuly 7, 2017
Ok. Buy tickets online. Maybe even if you're already *in* line. Dwnld to your phone, sneak around to the back of the museum. The ticket says you need to print, but they will scan it. Boom, no wait 🐤
Chris ChouOctober 1, 2019
Line up for a free entry on weekdays around 1715 at the main entry. You would be given a ticket and then go through security check starting from 1800. Backpacks need to be checked in~
Anita ŚliwińskaAugust 10, 2016
Ideal for enthusiasts of Spanish, Italian, French and Flemish painting and sculpture. I strongly recommend the section of Goya, El Greco and Velazquez. With madrid card, you dont have to buy a ticket.
SaintApril 9, 2015
Great collection here. Got lucky and saw the Rogier exhibit and a special 10 piece Picasso exhibit. Definitely a top 3 museum in Madrid. Only con, they wouldn't let me take pictures!
Max v. BeustFebruary 3, 2015
This museum is a must see for very tourist in Madrid. But it is incredibly large and you should have eaten before coming in here. Take your time for visiting every room - afternoon might not be enough
T.Emek GokkayaJanuary 14, 2016
It really needs time to see all the paintings. So l recommend you to choose the ones you would like to see if you have limited time. Ruben was amazing, so do the Velazques and the Goya.
Loni FrenchSeptember 8, 2015
Beautiful museum full of works from several European painters. Could spend hours viewing them all. Hit the highlights by seeing the Masterpieces listed in map and invest in audio guide.
Valery UsenkoNovember 8, 2015
Absolutely a must visit place in Madrid. The museum is not so large to leave you tired and no so small to make you dissatisfied. Royal collection of European art, as well as Velazquez, Goya, El Greco.
Matthew PiresOctober 14, 2016
This museum can take at least 4 hours to see. Come early to get a spot in line. There's free museum hours in the evening but the line to get in is much longer than the one in the morning.
MJ LeeMarch 31, 2015
Free admission at 6pm daily. Before getting in line, spend 15€ at the Westin Palace hotel for a glass of Rioja. It sets the right mood.
Jerome IbanezNovember 11, 2015
My second favorite museum ever! If you're a student aged below 25 make sure to bring your ID and proof of your age to get a huge discount.
BrittneyJanuary 27, 2016
Use the 50 top pieces of art guide, listed in the museum map, to direct your visit & route - otherwise, likely to get overwhelmed & lost!
Seguy GencogluJuly 12, 2015
A must see in Madrid.I spent whole day in the museum & still could not finish seeing entire masterpieces. If you love art & stay for a long time in Madrid, you should definitely vist again & again!
Ilona AngJune 23, 2015
Huge museum with an amazing collection of the classics. You can spend hours here wandering around. Check out The garden of earthly delights by Hieronymus Bosch here!
Julia PaschoalAugust 9, 2013
Go every day for little trips after 17.15 as it's free to enter after 17h and by then the huge lines are gone. The museum closes at six, but if you're a local or on a long(ish) stay you'll be fine. 8)
Nathalie VandammeMay 4, 2014
Very interesting to visit! A lot of famous painting that you must really see! But be prepared to spend some hours inside the building. Little tip: come in the afternoon (not so long lines)
LaTazaJuly 21, 2012
Incredible museum, you must go there. And try the cafeteria.They have Nespresso and it is the best coffee I ever enjoyed at a museum. Let's try a capuccino or a lattino ( with ice and cold milk froth)
PrijAugust 4, 2013
Yes there's free entry in the evenings, but it gets pretty crowded (especially on weekends). For a relaxed visit pay the entry fee & go earlier. Allow 2+ hours. Floors are shiny, good for moonwalking.
Daniele SoaresMay 20, 2013
Hieronymus Bosch's Garden of Earthly Delights is here. An amazing, intriguing painting right in front of your eyes. You can also buy a puzzle with 1000 pieces of this painting for 12.00 euros.
JB AOctober 15, 2014
The Museum website has several options for quick trips - the MUST SEE items if you only have one hour, two hours, or three hours Highly recommended to help you plan
Alex CurielJanuary 29
One of the major museums of Spain and Europe. Impressive collection of paints, mainly from Spain (includes Goya and Velazquez), as well as from other European countries.
Leo KimJune 13, 2015
There are only so many depictions of the crucifixion that a person can take. Still, the exhibitions are alluring, and Diego Velàzquez's Las Meninas is almost worth the price of admission alone.
Tanner SandersonAugust 11, 2015
Phenomenal collection - some must-sees are 'The Annunciation' and 'Garden of Earthly Delights', as well as all of the Goya and Velásquez works, including the famous 'Las Meninas'.
Serg BaidaNovember 27, 2019
Well organized gallery with a lot of World masterpieces. I definitely would recommend taking audioguide (maybe it's free with a ticket, don't remember)
Patricia AzevedoMarch 13, 2016
Prado Museum is a place you should definitely see before leaving Madrid. After 17h has free entrance. Prepare for long aisles! (It's better to arrive before 17h to assure a better place on it).
Stacy Bo BacyMay 18, 2019
You shouldn’t take photos in here; enjoy the art. Buy your ticket before to avoid the 20-minute wait (minimum).
Sofia UzSeptember 24, 2014
Must see! Amazing paintings by el Greco, Velasquez, Rubens and others. Every day, 6-8pm entrance is free. Plan for 2 visits if you're going there only 6-8
Samantha CoghanApril 7, 2013
Hernan is the most knowledgeable and articulate guide at the Prado. Ask for him if you are looking for a private tour that opens your mind to much more than just what meets the eye.
Celeste NorthOctober 23, 2013
Amazing. Be ready to spend almost all day here if you are an art lover. The cafeteria has decent prices and food so you don't have to go out (or be hungry)
Vivian SchraiberOctober 9, 2014
Great museum but if you just want to visit and ain't an art lover, come here from 18 to 20, it' s free and you are able to see almost everything.
FAH 🇦🇪April 9, 2015
You need at least 4-5 hours if you want to see everything. Got lucky to see 10 of Picasso's artworks during my visit.
Real Madrid C.F.May 17, 2012
One of the finest art collections in the world and the best in Madrid.It includes many collections:the Spanish (El Greco,Velázquez,and Goya),the Italian (Botticelli,Titian,Caravaggio) and many others.
Coco CatSeptember 10, 2019
If you decide to go from 6-8pm (for free entrance), you may need to revisit so that you can see all of the works.Goya, Bosch, Velazquez are shown a lot 👌
Ged CarrollSeptember 8, 2016
You can buy a ticket that gives you access to the big three Prado, Sofia and Thyssen cheaper than buying entry individually. The ticket is valThe canteen is good for a spot of lunch.
Andrew CameronJuly 28, 2015
Amazing collection of artwork from all over during several time periods. A little confusing layout, but great to wander around and discover something new.
Clau🌷June 24, 2013
One day is not enough to visit this museum. Don’t miss the masterpieces by El Greco, Bosch, Goya and Caravaggio. You'll find the best collection of classical art in Madrid.
A KDecember 4, 2015
Pretty neat place! Must see some of the masterpieces!! Even cooler is the fact that the museum is free from 6-8 pm, Thank You Madrid!!!
Vicki KolovouMarch 3, 2016
A museum with amazing masterpieces. The lighting needs work, as some paintings needed constant shifting around in order to see them in all their glory.
Amanda HAugust 20, 2019
Lots of great art. The male museum guards profile guests and follow them around each room. This has happened to me on both my visits to the Prado (2015 and 2019). Hopefully they don’t do this to you.
Otel.comDecember 1, 2011
This Spanish national museum is home to some of the most beautiful and impressive collections of European art from the 12th-19th centuries. Highlights are works by Bosch, Goya, Velazquez, Tintoretto.
Derek WilsonMay 6, 2015
There are so many pieces by the old great masters in here. You can verify their actual existence while contemplating their undoubted skill. Bosch and Goya for me... Raphael's not bad either...

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