Reina Sofía Museum, Madrid

Museums

Reina Sofía Museum

Atocha, Madrid 2 hrs ~£10

About

The Reina Sofía is the modern counterpart to the Prado. Picasso’s monumental Guernica is the headline, surrounded by Dalí, Miró and a strong collection of 20th-century Spanish art.

Why visit

  • See Guernica in person
  • Surrealists and modernists in one place
  • Free entry in selected evening slots

Good to know

  • Guernica draws crowds; visit early or late
  • Free hours get busy, so queue early
  • The rooftop terrace has a nice view

Nearby while you’re here

Combine Reina Sofía Museum with Prado Museum, El Rastro Flea Market and Retiro Park for a full day around Atocha.

Prado Museum

~£132h 30m

700 m · 10 min walk
1.1 km · 17 min walk

Retiro Park

Free2 hrs

1.2 km · 18 min walk
1.2 km · 19 min walk
1.4 km · 22 min walk

Eat and drink nearby

1.5 km · ~10 min by metro/taxi
2.2 km · ~13 min by metro/taxi

Distances are straight-line estimates from sample coordinates.

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