Museo Nacional del Prado
Art museum · Jeronimos
Retiro, 28014 Madrid, Spain
Highlights
Spanish & European masterpieces from the 12th-20th centuries
Spanish & European masterpieces from the 12th-20th centuries
"One of the city's major museums that draws millions of visitors and sits adjacent to the grand park area, serving as a focal point for art lovers and a common starting point before people disperse into quieter nearby streets and plazas." - AFAR
"One of the three institutions that form Madrid’s 'Golden Triangle' of art museums, this museum houses more than 8,600 paintings and 700 sculptures, with highlights including Diego Velázquez’s 'Las Meninas' and Francisco Goya’s 'The Third of May.' While it has the most comprehensive collection of Spanish paintings in the world, it’s also renowned for works by European masters such as Peter Paul Rubens, Jan van Eyck, and Hieronymus Bosch. Pro-tip: arrive at 6 p.m. (5 p.m. on Sundays) to take advantage of free entry to the museum’s permanent collection during its final two hours." - Siobhan Reid Siobhan Reid Siobhan Reid is an NYC-based writer, editor, and copywriter. She is currently the editor-in-residence at The Vintner Project and was previously an editor at Travel + Leisure, covering culture, design, style, and wellness. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"One of the world's premier art museums, housing an exceptional collection that remains accessible to visitors (often with low-cost or free-entry opportunities depending on timing)." - Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman is a New York-based writer and editor who specializes in travel, lifestyle, food, and shopping content. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A world-class art museum where visitors can peruse works by Goya and other masters, recommended as a primary indoor cultural attraction in the capital." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"One of the World's Best Museums Madrid's Prado Museum, home to Goya, Velazquez, Murillo, El Greco, and numerous other greats, has so much to see that just one visit isn't enough! If you have a few days in Madrid , drop into the museum in the afternoons (after 5pm) when there is no charge, rather than attempting to see the entire collection in one visit. If you only have time for one trip to the museum, stop by the gift shop to pick up a mini guide, which serves as cheat cheat to the museum's highlights. Photo by vanOrt/Flickr ."
