A museum's permanent collection is like its nerve centre, out of which all other messages emanate. The Reina Sofía Museum's permanent collection has been developing since 1894 and the foundation of the Spanish Museum of Contemporary Art, bringing together, almost a century later, all the state's various collections of modern and contemporary art. 

The museum's permanent collection now comprises almost 25,000 pieces and spans the last decades of the 19th century through to the present day. The principal focus is the history of Spanish art but there is international work too, with a particular emphasis on Latin America.

The Museo Reina Sofía's main headquarters has two buildings, Sabatini and Nouvel, where you can visit the Collections, ranging from the earliest avant-garde movements to the present day, as well as temporary exhibitions, activities, and events for all audiences. Find out how to get there.

For a more convenient visit, you can purchase your ticket online, choosing the type of ticket and the day of your visit.

The Museo is open every day of the week, except Tuesdays. You can find the full schedule on this page.