Prado Museum Official Ticket (Audio Guide Included)

Madrid Trip,
At the Prado Museum

The Prado Museum is one of the world's top 3 art museums and an unmissable spot on any Madrid trip. It features about 1,500 works, including Goya's famous paintings 'The Family of Charles IV', 'The Nude Maja', and 'The Clothed Maja', as well as Velázquez's 'Las Meninas' and 'The Surrender of Breda'. You can also see works by representative Renaissance artists like Raphael and Botticelli.

Beyond its vast collection, the building itself boasts an elegant charm, making it ideal for a leisurely exploration!

Introducing the Prado Museum's Layout

The Prado Museum has a total of two floors. The first floor has three entrances, named after painters: the central Velázquez entrance, and the Goya and Murillo entrances on either side of the building.

Floor Guide:

On the first floor, you can view Italian Renaissance paintings, Spanish paintings, and Flemish paintings.
Key Works: El Greco's 'The Holy Trinity', Murillo's 'Adoration of the Shepherds', Bosch's 'The Garden of Earthly Delights' from the Flemish School, and Van der Weyden's 'Descent from the Cross'.

The second floor offers a closer look at works by Spanish painters and also features French paintings.
Key Works: Velázquez's 'The Maids of Honour', Goya's 'The Clothed Maja' and 'The Nude Maja'.

Special Collections at the Prado Museum

While the Prado Museum in Madrid houses a diverse array of artworks and sculptures, its European painting collection is considered the absolute highlight. The works of world-renowned Spanish artists are particularly famous, as the Prado Museum itself holds the largest collection of Spanish artists' works.

You can directly view masterpieces by historical Spanish painters such as Berruguete, El Greco, Murillo, Velázquez, Goya, López, and Sorolla.

Don't Miss the Velázquez and Goya Collections

The works of Velázquez and Goya, two of the most celebrated artists at the Prado Museum, are absolute must-sees. The Prado Museum displays around 50 works by Velázquez, including 'Las Meninas' and 'The Triumph of Bacchus'.

Furthermore, the museum holds approximately 140 works by Goya, which were acquired through the Spanish Royal family. Goya's 'The Clothed Maja' and 'The Nude Maja' are particularly essential viewing. These pieces, depicting the same pose but one clothed and the other nude, are profoundly meaningful given Goya's deep exploration of human existence.

Various Amenities Available

In addition to the exhibition spaces on the first and second floors, the Prado Museum offers various amenities including a cafe, restaurants, a library, a gift shop, and conference halls. Cafe Prado is particularly worth a visit for a relaxing break with a cup of coffee after your museum tour.

Consider a Tour if You Need Guidance

The Prado Museum boasts an immense collection, and exploring it alone might lead you to miss many significant pieces. Therefore, booking a guided tour is highly recommended for a more in-depth appreciation of the artworks.

Art Major Lina's Art Walk:
A small-group tour offering easy-to-understand explanations of the paintings, contextualized with historical background.
- Book Lina's Art Walk Prado Museum Tour Here