MUSEO NACIONAL CENTRO DE ARTE REINA SOFIA

Also known as Reina Sofia Museum, the Museo Nacional Centro De Arte Reina Sofía is one of the premier art galleries in Madrid which features the work of Spanish artists. One of the most important landmarks in the art walk area of the city, the Reina Sofia museum is known for its large collection of modern and contemporary artwork.

The museum is a must-visit for art lovers where you can spot works like the museum’s masterpiece, Guernica, and works from famous artists like Dali, Miro, and also Juan Gris. One of the most popular works in the museum is Pablo Picasso’s art which features the suffering experienced by the people during the Spanish civil war. Visit the permanent collection of the museum which has over 2000 pieces of art on display spread across the Sabatini and Nouvel buildings. Located in a neo-classical building, the museum was formerly a hospital in the 16th century. The building went through a lot of changes and in 1986, the Reina Sofia arts center was opened with 2 floors of temporary exhibitions. Go through the glass elevators where you can witness the views of the plaza and buildings and take the top floor to witness the works of the 1980s.

Highlights

• Visit one of the three museums in Madrid which makes up the golden triangle of art in the city.
• Witness the largest collection of works from Spanish artists in the permanent display of the museum.
• Admire some of the most famous masterpieces such as Guernica and Pablo Picasso’s art which features the suffering experienced by the people during the Spanish civil war.
• Go on a guided tour to learn more about the artwork and the artist as you pass through them.
• Head over to the permanent collection of the museum which has over 2000 paintings and artwork on display.