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Museo Nacional del Prado

The Prado offers routes through Bosch, Titian, El Greco, Rubens, Velázquez and Goya. Painting, sculpture, drawings, prints and photographs provide complementary areas of study. Use the catalogue to compare artists and check separately which works are on display.

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Art guide

Why discover this place?

The Prado offers routes through Bosch, Titian, El Greco, Rubens, Velázquez and Goya. Painting, sculpture, drawings, prints and photographs provide complementary areas of study. Use the catalogue to compare artists and check separately which works are on display.

This page provides a stable editorial reference. For hours, prices, temporary exhibitions, access and booking, always check the official source.

Official website

Directory

Explore around this institution

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Collections and practices

What this institution invites you to explore.

These specialisms provide an editorial overview of the collections and programme, helping to place the institution before checking its official listings.

Understanding the visit

How should you approach Museo Nacional del Prado?

There are many ways to discover Museo Nacional del Prado: follow a chronology, choose one discipline, seek out a few works or simply wander. In Madrid, a flexible plan and a selective visit are often more rewarding than trying to see everything.

Before travelling, use the official website to check open galleries, current exhibitions, closures and access. On site, spend time with a work, change your distance and notice details before turning to labels or interpretive material.

This page focuses on lasting information about the institution and its principal fields. It does not replace the practical guidance published by Museo Nacional del Prado for tickets, hours, visitor services and current rules.