Opening times
Information on opening times, dates, prices and discounts
The Main Site
Sabatini Building and Nouvel Building
The Museo ’s main site has two access points, the Sabatini Building and Nouvel Building, both of which are the starting point of your visit and enable you to familiarise yourself with the different floors and exhibition rooms. Location and access.
It is recommended entering via the Nouvel Building (C/Ronda de Atocha, 2) if you have already purchased your ticket online.
Visits during free opening times are only for individuals.
Free of charge days
April 18, May 18 and 23, October 12 and December 6.
Public Holidays
The Museo is closed on 1 and 6 January, 1 May, 15 May*, 10 November*, and 24, 25 and 31 December. *These days may vary depending on the Community of Madrid’s business calendar.
The busiest times for visitors are usually in the morning, between 10 am and 12 pm, and when free access begins at 7 pm.
If you prefer a quieter visit, consider coming to the Museum between 2 and 6 pm.
Individual access to the Museo Reina Sofía Collection and temporary exhibitions
Access to the Collection and temporary exhibitions
Visit the Museo today and return for a second time within one year
During free opening times you will still need a ticket, which can be booked online.
For under 18s, the over 65s, students... Only available at the Ticket Offices. Check conditions
For cultural volunteers, large families… Only available at the Ticket Offices. Check conditions
Admission is free on 18 April, 18 and 23 May, 12 October and 6 December. You can book online
Individual access to the Collection and temporary exhibitions with an audio-guide
Audio-guide for mobile + access to the Collection and temporary exhibitions
Audio-guide + access to the Collection and temporary exhibitions. Only available at the Ticket Offices
Discounts and special prices
A combined ticket to visit the Museo Reina Sofía, Museo Nacional del Prado and Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza. See details
A pass for visiting all of Spain’s State Museums over the course of a year, valid from the date of purchase. Only available at the Ticket Offices. See details
The Culture Pass for Young People can be used to access the Museo. See details
Available opposite the entrance to the Museo. See details
You can buy tickets for the museum online or at the ticket office. Last entry is 30 minutes before closing time, when the ticket office will also shut.
Remember that your ticket is personal and non-transferable. You should keep it with you at all times during your visit. It allows you to remain in the museum all day, or to leave and re-enter.
The garden (currently closed) and terraces of the main building are free to enter but do not provide access to the rest of the museum.
Some temporary exhibitions may require a ticket with a designated date and time slot, to ensure a quality experience. Show this ticket to museum staff at the entrance to the exhibition.
State pledge for museum entry prices
Help centre for ticket sales
Retiro Park Galleries
Palacio de Cristal and Palacio de Velázquez
The Palaces are exhibition spaces located inside Retiro Park. Both venues have been used for installations that make the most of the uniqueness of these spaces.
