One of the greatest museums in the world
This gallery in Madrid has the most complete collection of Spanish painting from 11th-18th centuries, and numerous masterpieces by great universal artists such as El Greco, Velázquez, Goya, Bosch, Titian, Van Dyck and Rembrandt.
The quality and variety of its collection makes the Prado one of the world's finest museums. It combines a first-class collection of Spanish painting, the most important works of the Flemish and Italian schools, and various fine examples of the German, French and English schools. It is home to numerous masterpieces of universal art such as Las Meninas by Velázquez, the two Majas by Goya, Nobleman with his hand on his chest by El Greco, the Garden of Delights by Bosch, and the The Three Graces by Rubens, among other priceless pieces. Although the museum was created to house works of painting and sculpture, it also contains major collections of drawings, engravings, coins and medals, as well as items of clothing and decorative art.
The museum’s exhibition area increased by more than 50% in 2007 with the extension designed by Spanish architect Rafael Moneo. The new area includes four rooms for temporary exhibitions, the restored cloister of the church of Los Jerónimos, a large entrance hall, an auditorium with capacity for 438 people, as well as various storage facilities and workshops for restoration of artworks. Outside, you will notice the impressive bronze doors by Cristina Iglesias and the Tuscan box gardens.
Practical info
Designation: National museum
Content: Painting
Location
Paseo del Prado, s/n
28014 Madrid (Madrid)
museo.nacional@museodelprado.es
http://www.museodelprado.esTel.:+34 913302800/ +34 902107077
Fax.:+34 913302856
Useful information
From Monday to Saturday
Does not close at midday
From 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Sunday
Does not close at midday
From 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Cerrado: 1 de enero, Viernes Santo, 1 de mayo y 25 de diciembre.
Prices
General: €12
Reduced: €6
Admission free from Monday to Saturday, 6-8 pm; Sundays, 5-7 pm, ; unemployed EU citizens, staff of Spanish state museums, Spanish and overseas tourist guides, teachers of subjects related to the museum's content, ICOM (International Council of Museums) members, EU students under 25, under 18s, 6 December, 19 November, 12 October and 2 May.
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