Reina Sofía Museum: Tickets

Reina Sofía Museum Tickets and Information

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• Reina Sofia Museum Address: 52, Calle de Santa Isabel, 28012, Madrid
• Opening Hours: Sunday: 10:00 - 14:00. Tuesday: Closed. All Other Days: 10:00 - 21:00

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Is the Reina Sofia Museum Worth Visiting

• Home to works of art from artists including Picasso, Salvador Dali & Joan Miró, we definitely think so, yes.
• A must for art lovers.

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What You See At The Reina Sofia Museum‍

• Pablo Picasso
• Salvador Dali
• Joan Miró
• Many more

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About Reina Sofia Museum

The Reina Sofia Museum in Madrid is one of the most prominent museums in the country and a major centre for contemporary and modern art. Housed in a former 18-century hospital building called the ‘Hospital de San Carlos’, the building was converted into a museum and opened in 1992, and named after Queen Sofia of Spain. The museum was then extended in 2005 with a new building designed by French architect Jean Nouvel.

The museum is in Madrid's cultural hub, near other major museums including the 'Prado Museum' and the 'Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum', making it part of the city's renowned "Golden Triangle of Art."

The Art Collection

The museum holds a collection of around 20,000 pieces which primarily focus on Spanish art from the 20th century to the present day, although it does feature some international artists.

• ‍Pablo Picasso: The Reina Sofia holds an impressive collection of works by Picasso, one of the most influential figures in 20th-century art. The collection includes paintings, drawings, sculptures, and ceramics spanning Picasso's career and showcases his evolution as an artist and his groundbreaking contributions to modern art. The highlight of the collection is "Guernica," Picasso's monumental masterpiece depicting the horrors of the Spanish Civil War.
• ‍Salvador Dalí: Dali is of course another major figure in Spanish art and represented in the museum's collection. You can explore a selection of Dalí's surrealistic paintings, sculptures, and drawings, which exemplify his eccentric style and imaginative creativity.
• ‍Joan Miró: The museum also features works by Catalan artist Joan Miró, who was known for his playful and abstract compositions. Miró's works in the collection often showcase his use of bold colours, organic shapes, and symbolic imagery, reflecting his unique artistic vision.
• ‍Spanish Surrealism: In addition to Dalí and Miró, the museum's collection includes works by other Spanish Surrealist artists such as Óscar Domínguez, Remedios Varo & Esteban Vicente. These artists explored themes of the subconscious, dreams, and fantasy, contributing to the rich tapestry of Surrealist art.
• ‍Spanish Civil War Art: Given its historical significance, the museum features an impressive collection of art related to the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). In addition to Picasso's "Guernica," this collection includes works by other artists who responded to the conflict, offering diverse perspectives on the war's impact on society and culture.
• ‍Contemporary Art: The museum still continues to collect and exhibit contemporary art from Spain and around the world which includes works in various mediums such as painting, sculpture, photography, as well as more modern art which includes video art, and installation art, which represents modern artistic voices.

The Reina Sofia Museum is a must for art lovers.