
4.5 ·
Spend an afternoon at the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Madrid's home of modern Spanish art. Walk its multi-floor galleries past Picasso, Dalí and Miró, and follow the movements that shaped the 20th century.
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The Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía is the national museum for modern and contemporary art, with a large collection of Spanish 20th-century work including pieces by Gris, Dalí, Picasso and Miró. The galleries span three to four floors and combine permanent displays with exhibits tracing art movements in Spain.
Reviewers describe it as a global-level museum and one of Madrid's big three, well laid out and thought-provoking. Plan about two and a half hours and book ahead, as recommended.
It sits close to many other central sights, so it combines easily with a wider day.
The Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía is the national museum for modern and contemporary art, with a large collection of Spanish 20th-century work including pieces by Gris, Dalí, Picasso and Miró. The galleries span three to four floors and combine permanent displays with exhibits tracing art movements in Spain.
Reviewers describe it as a global-level museum and one of Madrid's big three, well laid out and thought-provoking. Plan about two and a half hours and book ahead, as recommended.
It sits close to many other central sights, so it combines easily with a wider day.
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2h30
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morning, lunchtime, afternoon, early evening or evening
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Moderate walking
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Such an amazing museum! I loved their modern exhibit and dialogue around new styles/influences of art movements in Spain. Highly recommend. Well laid out. Lots of thought provoking pieces on mixed medias.
Becky Tran
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