Prado Museum: visitor guide

Paseo del Prado · Art · Old masters

Choose a few painters rather than trying to finish every gallery. Build a short route around Las Meninas and Goya, then take a walk on Paseo del Prado. Leaving the other large museums for another day gives you time to look closely.

Paseo del Prado s/n, Madrid

Check the official calendar for visiting hours and special closures.

Ticketed

Check ticket coverage, concessions and any free-session conditions on the official page.

Suggested: a booked session that fits your plans

Suggested: 2–3 hours

What to do here

• Pick up a floor plan and allow time for Velázquez and Goya.

Getting there

• Walk from the Banco de España or Estación del Arte area.

Photo: Emilio J. Rodríguez Posada · CC BY-SA 2.0