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Famous Paintings at the Museo del Prado

A visit to Madrid isn’t complete without a dose of Spanish culture. With over 7,000 paintings at the Museo del Prado, you’ll see some of the best artworks from Spain and across Europe. From Goya to El Greco, here are our top 5 paintings not to be missed.

  • Las Meninas, Diego Velázquez

    1. Las Meninas, Diego Velázquez

    A leading artist of the Spanish Golden Age, Velázquez’s Las Meninas is his most famous work. The royal family is shown with masterful perspective, use of light and atmosphere.

  • The Third of May 1808, Francisco Goya

    2. The Third of May 1808, Francisco Goya

    Grand master of Spanish Art, Goya is shown on all 3 floors of the Prado. In Madrid’s most emblematic artwork, Goya depicts the battle between Spanish patriots and Napoleon’s army.

  • The Nobleman with His Hand on His Chest, El Greco

    3. The Nobleman with His Hand on His Chest, El Greco

    This is one of the great paintings of the Spanish Renaissance and one of El Greco’s most famous works. Take note of the unknown man’s expressive gaze and natural hand gesture.

  • The Garden of Earthly Delights, Hieronymus Bosch

    4. The Garden of Earthly Delights, Hieronymus Bosch

    This triptych shows three scenes: paradise, hell and the creation of Eve and the fountain of life. Created by early Dutch master Bosch, don’t miss this complex, beautiful work.

  • The Three Graces, Peter Paul Rubens

    5. The Three Graces, Peter Paul Rubens

    A Flemish Baroque painter, Rubens emphasized movement, color and sensuality. No exception here — the Three Graces, born of Zeus’s affairs, lived joyously among the gods.

Planning Your Visit

  • Museum Opening Hours

    Monday to Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Sundays and holidays: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

  • How to Get There

    In Central Madrid, the Prado is located on Paseo del Prado s/n. 28014. The nearest metro stations are Banco de España and Atocha stations. The following bus lines also access the museum: lines 9, 10, 14, 19, 27, 34, 37 and 45.

  • Skip the ticket line

    A popular cultural site in Madrid — and well worth it — the Prado will most likely welcome you with a long line. Purchase tickets in advance online, fast tracking your way into the museum.

  • Tip

    The size of the collection can be overwhelming. Audio guides can be purchased once you enter the museum; 50 masterpieces are highlighted and can help focus your tour. Note that photographs are not permitted in the museum.

Good to know

  • When should I visit?
    Monday to Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Sundays and holidays: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Is it expensive?
    General admission: €14. General admission & official guide: €23
  • Will I need a guide?
    An audio guide is highly recommended. The size of the collection can be overwhelming.
  • How to get there
    Take the metro to Banco de España or Atocha. Or, use the following bus lines: 9, 10, 14, 19, 27, 34, 37 and 45.
  • Additional information

    • Note that photographs are not permitted in the museum.

    • Purchase tickets in advance online, fast tracking your way into the museum.

What people are saying about Museo del Prado

Overall rating

4.6 / 5

based on 7,780 reviews

our tour guide Lydia was great. She did a fantastic job of providing us with the history of the palace as well as little anecdotes about the monarchs. It was nice getting there early in the morning so we didn't have go contend with other groups or a lot of people. I would really recommend this tour if anyone is looking to visit the palace.

Madrid: Prado Museum Direct Entrance Ticket Reviewed by Nosa, 01/03/2020

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Impresionant museum, huge collections. You should expect to stay at least 4 hours. It’s free Entrance for teenagers up to 18yrs old but you should get first a free ticket from the cashiers. Stay away from the skip the line ticket since everyone purchase them and there are no gaining whatsoever.

Madrid: Prado Museum Direct Entrance Ticket Reviewed by Dumitru, 16/02/2020

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For someone who is keen on art but knows very little on pre 20th century art I found the tour invaluable in highlighting the most important paintings/artists in what is a massive, overwhelming collection at the Prado.

Madrid’s Prado Museum Expert Guided Tour With Skip-The-Line Reviewed by Alan, 30/01/2020

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Loved the experience with the tour guide. The interesting part is that the guid knew how to explain the painting from different angles in order to understand the painting techniques. I highly recommend it.

Prado Museum Skip-the-Line Guided Tour in Selected Language Reviewed by Mona, 21/02/2020

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allow several hours to see the most popular works. you need at least 1 day to see everything. also No pictures allowed. I didn't see any signs saying no pictures.

Madrid: Prado Museum Direct Entrance Ticket Reviewed by Jennifer, 14/02/2020

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