The Prado Museum
One of the greatest art museums in the world - the supreme collection of Spanish painting, from Velazquez and Goya to Bosch's Garden of Earthly Delights, in Madrid.
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The Prado holds one of the greatest collections of European painting in the world, above all the supreme collection of Spanish art: the royal portraits and Las Meninas of Velazquez, the light and darkness of Goya from court beauties to the Black Paintings, and El Greco, alongside Bosch's fantastical Garden of Earthly Delights and masters from across Europe.
What you actually see
- Velazquez - Las Meninas and the royal portraits.
- Goya - from the tapestry cartoons to the haunting Black Paintings.
- Bosch's Garden of Earthly Delights - the fantastical triptych.
- El Greco and the European masters - the Spanish and wider collection.
When to go
Year-round; a fully indoor museum, worth a half day. It offers free entry in the last hours of the day, which are busy; book a slot ahead otherwise.
Honest expectations
It is large, so focus on the highlights rather than every room. It is busy, especially in the free evening hours. It is a serious art museum, so appeal follows your interest, though the Spanish masters are unmissable.
Nearby
The Reina Sofia with Picasso's Guernica and the Thyssen complete Madrid's art triangle; the Retiro Park is nearby.
What to pack for The Prado Museum
Chosen from what this place is for. Tap a kit for the full checklist.
Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
