San Fernando Fine Art Royal Academy

Art museum · Sol

San Fernando Fine Art Royal Academy

Name: San Fernando Fine Art Royal Academy
Telephone: +34 915 24 08 64

Art museum · Sol

Closed

C. de Alcalá, 13, Centro, 28014 Madrid, Spain

Closed (Opens Tue at 10:00 AM)

Highlights

Nestled in a Neoclassical palace, this cozy cultural gem showcases a blend of stunning 16th-century art and modern pieces, perfect for a quiet afternoon.

C. de Alcalá, 13, Centro, 28014 Madrid, Spain Get directions

Closed (Opens Tue at 10:00 AM)

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"The site of Spain's main art academy for centuries is today a pretty comprehensive museum for anyone interested in Spanish art history. It's often overlooked in favor of the much splashier Prado, which makes a visit here all the quieter and more enjoyable. Not only do its vast holdings include much of the artwork made during its time as an academy, including several important paintings and etchings by Goya, it's also been the benefactor of several major collections, including that of the Jesuits when they were expelled by the monarchy. This is a particularly notable destination for those interested in religious art history from the Renaissance on."

The Madrid Guide

Mar 16, 2022

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Apr 10, 2024

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H W

Google

We visited around 11am and it was virtually empty! The staff were the friendliest of all the Madrid museums and galleries we have visited, everyone said hello. We enjoyed 3 floors of paintings and sculptures. You have to go up the steps on left to ticket office at the shop. There is a large lift inside. Fantastic comfy sofas to sit and admire the artwork, unlike the hard benches at other galleries! These were very comfortable!

Iryna Shaitanova

Google

I visited both the permanent exhibition of this museum and the temporary exhibition of Goya. While the permanent collection was more engaging than the Goya exhibit, overall, if you’re in Madrid for just a couple of days, I’d suggest prioritizing more popular art museums. In my opinion, this museum wasn’t particularly impressive. However, I did find some individual art pieces that I liked a lot.

Lukasz Zbylut

Google

Very nice museum with lots of beautiful artworks spread over the floors. The staff is helpful but doesn't always speak English. Admission is free, at least in the winter season. Definitely see the copper plates used by Goya for some of his most famous imprints. There are also some modern artwork displays on the upper floors that you will not want to miss. This was a gem of a find, but you can leave it till your last days in Madrid, like we did.

Jennifer Kleinsteuber

Google

I was so happy to find this museum as I wanted to make sure that I saw some art while I was visiting Madrid. Delighted with the original pieces by Goya. I felt steeped in tradition and art.

Andrew L

Google

This is like the Prado's quiet cousin, but it's almost as good. It attracts few visitors and on the Sunday I went it was like having a private viewing. There's lots of superb paintings and on the top floor it moves to a more modern flavour rather than images of religion, battles and the rich and famous.

howard mcfarland

Google

Having a Velasquez special exhibit currently and it's excellent. Saw a fair amount of Goyas too. Plus the full compliment of other stellar Spanish stars. Great statues too. FREE on Tuesdays (at least one I went on...) and close to great earrings/drinking district at Plaza Santa Ana environs

Iustin Raducanu

Google

Nice museum in the centre of Madrid! The museum is small but nice and cozy. It has nice interactive features such as sculptures, artwork, models, clay, etc. The museum is quite unknown, and so are the artworks. In fact, most of the artworks are Prado/Thyssen Boremniza/Palacio Real dropouts. The art is nice, but some lack talent and are way to easy to draw. The sculptures however were really nice and wonderful pieces. The price is 8€ per person (Except Wednesdays when its free), and to be honest for what you are getting it is quite high. My experience was overall OK, but it could have been improved.

Dinu Raducanu

Google

This museum is a bit outside the usual beaten track of museums in Madrid but it is a true hidden gem although is located very centrally. You should reserve about 2 hours for your visit. The museum is relatively large but of course not in any way comparable with Prado in size. It has a sizable collection including many Goya works from his different periods. The museum has also a considerable amount of more modern works from the interwar period which are very interesting and were unknown to me. We did enjoyed the museum very much and possibly go again in the future when we visit Madrid again.