Prado Museum
Museum · Retiro, Madrid

Prado Museum

Photo: Emilio J. Rodríguez Posada · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The Prado is Spain's national art museum in the Retiro area of Madrid. It focuses on Spanish, Flemish and Italian masters from the 12th to 19th centuries. Key works include Las Meninas by Velázquez and paintings by Goya.

On day 1 of Madrid: Weekend Escape

Good to know

Tickets
Prices vary; check the official website.
Time needed
Two to four hours.
Best time
Weekday mornings.
Getting there
Metro to Banco de España station.

Itineraries with Prado Museum

Day 1 of Madrid: Weekend Escape

Habsburg Madrid

How Prado Museum fits into a day.
  1. 10:00Royal Palace of MadridPalacio
  2. 12:00Almudena CathedralPalacio
  3. 13:30Plaza MayorCentro
  4. 14:30Mercado de San MiguelCentro
  5. 17:00Puerta del SolCentro
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Prado Museum questions

Is the Prado Museum free?

Entry is free at certain times and for some visitors. Check the current schedule on the museum website.

How long to spend at the Prado Museum?

Most people need two to three hours for the main collections.

What to see at the Prado Museum?

Look for works by Velázquez, Goya and El Greco in the permanent galleries.

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