Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía

The Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía is Madrid's premier museum for modern and contemporary art, housed in a former general hospital that was renovated and expanded. Its crown jewel is Picasso's monumental 'Guernica', a powerful anti-war painting that draws visitors from around the world. The museum also boasts extensive collections of works by Salvador Dalí, Joan Miró, and other Spanish and international artists from the 20th century. The galleries are arranged thematically and chronologically, covering movements like Surrealism, Cubism, and Abstract Expressionism. The building itself is a blend of historic architecture and modern additions, including a striking glass and steel tower. Visitors can enjoy temporary exhibitions, a library, a café, and a bookstore. The museum's location in the vibrant Atocha neighborhood makes it easy to combine with a visit to the nearby Prado or Thyssen-Bornemisza.

Don't miss

• Picasso's 'Guernica', a monumental mural depicting the bombing of Guernica
• Dalí's 'The Great Masturbator', a surrealist masterpiece
• Miró's 'The Hunter (Catalan Landscape)', a key work of his early style
• The museum's collection of works by Juan Gris and other Cubists
• The temporary exhibitions in the modern Sabatini building

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía

Cheapest way inMadrid Essential: Historic Center, Plaza Mayor & Royal Palace5★ · 7,234 travelers~3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$3 per personSee dates →Most bookedMadrid: Royal Palace Guided Tour with Skip the Line Ticket4.7★ · 2,597 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$41 per personSee dates →Private & flexiblePrivate Tour to the Prado and Reina Sofía Museum5★ · 40 travelers~4 hoursFree cancellationFrom$204 per personSee dates →