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Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía

Madrid's national museum of modern and contemporary art centers on Spanish modernism, with Picasso's Guernica as the collection's enduring main draw.

Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía

Why go

Visit for a concentrated survey of modern Spanish art. Guernica is the central draw, while works by Dalí, Miró and Maruja Mallo broaden the collection beyond one painting. Choosing those artists as anchors gives a selective route through the museum's wider modern and contemporary holdings.

Useful to know

  • Start with the rooms around Guernica, then choose one additional strand of Spanish modernism rather than covering every gallery.
  • Pair the museum with nearby Atocha or the southern end of Paseo del Prado.
  • Check the official site before a work-specific visit because individual rooms can close for installations or maintenance.

Your next visit

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Outdoor visit · 30–45 min

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Opening information

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Europe/Madrid · Sep 4, 2026 / Dec 3, 2026

Monday
10:00–21:00
Wednesday
10:00–21:00
Thursday
10:00–21:00
Friday
10:00–21:00
Saturday
10:00–21:00
Sunday
10:00–14:30
Official visitor information

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