Enjoy a guided tour of the highlights the greatest contemporary art museum in Madrid has. Get to know the backstories of all the paintings you’ll see. The Museum’s permanent collection contains works from the 1900’s to the present day. Today, it has more than 20.000 different artworks. Visit both the Sabatini and Nouvel buildings, the two parts the museum divides them. Learn about the museum’s history and discover why it was created. See the Guernica rough sketches and compare them to the final work, exhibited in the Museum.
Read moreEnjoy a complete guided tour of the Museo Reina Sofía, the largest contemporary art museum in Madrid. Accompanied by an expert guide, you will explore the highlights of its permanent collection while discovering the stories, historical context, and meaning behind each masterpiece.
The museum houses more than 21,000 works of art, spanning from the late 19th century to the present day, making it a key international reference for modern and contemporary art. During the tour, you will learn how and why the museum was created, as well as its evolution into one of Europe’s most important cultural institutions.
You will visit the iconic Sabatini Building and Nouvel Building, the two main areas of the museum, and discover their architectural and exhibition differences.
One of the highlights of this Reina Sofía guided tour is the encounter with the world-famous Guernica by Pablo Picasso. You will also see preparatory sketches and studies, allowing you to understand the creative process and powerful message behind this iconic masterpiece.
Details
- Reina Sofía Museum skip the line access and 2-hour private tour
- Local guide
- Radio guide system
Meeting point
Meet your guide at the groups entrance in the Nouvel building, next to the Lichtenstein sculpture. Ronda de Atocha.
