{"id":695,"date":"2022-12-17T13:55:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-17T13:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.descubremadrid.com\/?p=695"},"modified":"2026-10-18T15:58:38","modified_gmt":"2026-10-18T15:58:38","slug":"what-to-see-at-the-thyssen-museum-13-highlights-and-famous-pictures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.descubremadrid.com\/en\/que-ver-en-el-museo-thyssen-13-destacados-y-cuadros-famosos\/","title":{"rendered":"What to see at the Thyssen Museum: 13 outstanding works and a guided tour"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">For a first visit to the Thyssen Museum, start with the <em>Diptych of the Annunciation<\/em> from Van Eyck, the portrait of Giovanna Tornabuoni by Ghirlandaio and <em>Saint Catherine of Alexandria<\/em> by Caravaggio. Then, it changes the time period with <em>Hotel room<\/em>, by Edward Hopper. These stops allow us to compare very different ways of painting people, light and space.<\/p>\n<p>This guide brings together 13 works from the collection, explains what to look out for, and proposes a short selection to explore the museum. Some pieces may be on loan, withdrawn, or moved to temporary exhibitions. Therefore, we distinguish the works from the collection from those that you can incorporate into the tour based on their published location.<\/p>\n<p class=\"meta\">Information verified with the museum on October 18, 2026. Please check the details of your favorite work before you proceed.<\/p>\n\n\n<section id=\"ruta\"><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6adb457ce95b5\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6adb457ce95b5\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.descubremadrid.com\/en\/que-ver-en-el-museo-thyssen-13-destacados-y-cuadros-famosos\/#Una_ruta_breve_para_saber_por_donde_empezar\" >A short route to know where to start<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.descubremadrid.com\/en\/que-ver-en-el-museo-thyssen-13-destacados-y-cuadros-famosos\/#13_obras_destacadas_del_Museo_Thyssen\" >13 outstanding works from the Thyssen Museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.descubremadrid.com\/en\/que-ver-en-el-museo-thyssen-13-destacados-y-cuadros-famosos\/#Entradas_horarios_y_cuando_visitar_el_Thyssen_gratis\" >Tickets, schedules, and when to visit the Thyssen for free<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.descubremadrid.com\/en\/que-ver-en-el-museo-thyssen-13-destacados-y-cuadros-famosos\/#Coleccion_permanente_Carmen_Thyssen_y_exposiciones_temporales\" >Permanent collection, Carmen Thyssen and temporary exhibitions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.descubremadrid.com\/en\/que-ver-en-el-museo-thyssen-13-destacados-y-cuadros-famosos\/#Como_llegar_y_combinar_la_visita_con_Madrid\" >How to get there and combine the visit with Madrid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.descubremadrid.com\/en\/que-ver-en-el-museo-thyssen-13-destacados-y-cuadros-famosos\/#Preguntas_frecuentes\" >Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Una_ruta_breve_para_saber_por_donde_empezar\"><\/span>A short route to know where to start<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The permanent collection begins on the second floor, with the old masters, and continues on the first floor with modern paintings. For a selective visit, we suggest booking a few days in advance. <strong>90 minutes<\/strong>, That doesn't include queues or temporary exhibitions. It's an editorial estimate: if you like to stop, dedicate at least two hours to the collection.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-wrap\" style=\"overflow-x:auto\"><table><thead><tr><th>Trama<\/th><th>Proposed stops<\/th><th>Approximate time<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody>\n<tr><td>Second floor: rooms 3, 5 and 7<\/td><td>Van Eyck, Ghirlandaio and Carpaccio. Compare the illusion of sculpture, the profile portrait and the full-body portrait.<\/td><td>25\u201330 minutes<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Second floor: rooms 11, 12 and 17<\/td><td>Tiziano, Caravaggio and Tiepolo. Observe how the brushstrokes, the lighting and the narrative change.<\/td><td>25\u201330 minutes<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>First floor: room 45<\/td><td>Hopper. Take time to explore the intermediate rooms and choose a work that catches your attention.<\/td><td>20\u201330 minutes<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n<p>The rooms correspond to the tabs consulted. Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.museothyssen.org\/visita\/recursos\/plano\">Official plan of the Thyssen<\/a> to orient you and confirm any changes upon reception.<\/p>\n<div class=\"notice\"><strong>Before searching for the 13 works:<\/strong> The cards for Durero, El Greco and Rubens indicate that their paintings from this selection are not on display. Patinir and Dal\u00ed are featured in temporary exhibition rooms. The Van Gogh exhibit is marked \u00abPhoto Room,\u00bb a location that by itself does not confirm public access. These six works are outside the short route; ask about their availability if they are the main reason for your visit.<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"obras\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_obras_destacadas_del_Museo_Thyssen\"><\/span>13 outstanding works from the Thyssen Museum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The selection combines portraits, religious scenes, mythology, landscape, and 20th-century painting. Each piece is linked to the museum's catalog, where you can view the image and its current location.<\/p>\n\n<section><h3>1. Triptych of the Annunciation, by Jan van Eyck<\/h3><p class=\"place\">Around 1433\u20131435 \u00b7 Room 3, second floor.<\/p>\n<p>Approach these two small panels to discover the visual deception: the figures appear to be stone sculptures, although they are painted in oil. Van Eyck uses grayscale, with whites and blacks, to represent the archangel Gabriel and the Virgin Mary.<\/p>\n<p>Also pay attention to the painted frames and the shadows. The artist's skill lies in making a flat surface appear to have volume. It's a good starting point for taking a slow look, even if you don't know the history of Flemish painting.<\/p><p class=\"sources\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.museothyssen.org\/coleccion\/artistas\/eyck-jan-van\/diptico-anunciacion\">Poster and image of the diptych<\/a>.<\/p><\/section>\n\n<section><h3>2. Portrait of Giovanna degli Albizzi Tornabuoni, by Ghirlandaio<\/h3><p class=\"place\">1489\u20131490 \u00b7 Room 5, second floor.<\/p>\n<p>Giovanna's profile stands out against a dark background. The dress, the jewelry, and the objects in the small space behind her help us understand how a portrait was created in Renaissance Florence.<\/p>\n<p>Look for the prayer book and the choir, and compare their function with that of jewels: some refer to devotional life and others to social status. The date of 1488 that appears in the inscription corresponds to Giovanna\u2019s death; the museum\u2019s current plaque dates the painting to 1489\u20131490.<\/p><p class=\"sources\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.museothyssen.org\/coleccion\/artistas\/ghirlandaio-domenico\/retrato-giovanna-degli-albizzi-tornabuoni\">Profile and portrait image<\/a>.<\/p><\/section>\n\n<section><h3>3. Young Knight in a Landscape, by Vittore Carpaccio<\/h3><p class=\"place\">Around 1505, according to the current plaque \u00b7 Room 7, second floor.<\/p>\n<p>The protagonist appears standing, wearing armor, in a landscape filled with animals and plants. Do not confuse him with the figure on horseback in the background: the portrait is organized around the young man in the foreground.<\/p>\n<p>Try searching for the detail and then wander through the landscape with your eyes. The details invite you to read them slowly, while the identity of the knight remains the subject of proposals and interpretations. You don\u2019t need to solve that mystery to appreciate the precision of the painting.<\/p><p class=\"sources\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.museothyssen.org\/coleccion\/artistas\/carpaccio-vittore\/joven-caballero-paisaje\">Profile and image of the gentleman<\/a>.<\/p><\/section>\n\n<section><h3>4. Jesus among the doctors, by Alberto Durero<\/h3><p class=\"place\">1506 \u00b7 Not exhibited, according to the fiche consulted.<\/p>\n<p>Jesus talks with the wise men of the temple. The \u00abdoctors\u00bb in the title are knowledgeable about religious law; the scene depicts a theological discussion. Durero focuses the attention on the faces and, especially, on the hands in the center.<\/p>\n<p>If the work returns to the gallery, observe how the fingers seem to accompany the arguments of the conversation. Meanwhile, the image of the catalog allows you to explore that small core of gestures. Do not view it during the tour without checking its return first.<\/p><p class=\"sources\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.museothyssen.org\/coleccion\/artistas\/durero-alberto\/jesus-entre-doctores\">Durero's profile and availability<\/a>.<\/p><\/section>\n\n<section><h3>5. Landscape with the rest in the escape to Egypt, by Joachim Patinir<\/h3><p class=\"place\">Around 1518\u20131524 \u00b7 The plaque indicates temporary exhibition rooms; it confirms access.<\/p>\n<p>The Virgin and the Child rest in the foreground, and Saint Joseph appears among the trees. However, much of the interest lies in the landscape: the elevated viewpoint allows one to walk through fields, water, and buildings with the gaze.<\/p>\n<p>Observe the size of the figures in relation to the expanse of the surroundings. This distribution of emphasis explains why Patinir is an early reference in the history of landscape painting. Check the current location before searching for it in a room in the permanent collection.<\/p><p class=\"sources\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.museothyssen.org\/coleccion\/artistas\/patinir-joachim\/paisaje-descanso-huida-egipto\">Profile and image of the work by Patinir<\/a>.<\/p><\/section>\n\n<section><h3>6. Penitent San Jer\u00f3nimo, by Titian<\/h3><p class=\"place\">Around 1575 \u00b7 Room 11, second floor.<\/p>\n<p>This painting belongs to the final stage of Titian's work. Saint Jerome looks at the crucifix, holds up a stone and rests the other hand on a book. The harsh landscape and the earthy tones envelop the figure.<\/p>\n<p>Look at the red of the canvas and the brushwork, much freer than you might expect after the meticulous details of Van Eyck. Comparing the two ways of painting is one of the most interesting exercises of this visit.<\/p><p class=\"sources\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.museothyssen.org\/coleccion\/artistas\/tiziano\/san-jeronimo-penitente\">Profile and image of San Jer\u00f3nimo<\/a>.<\/p><\/section>\n\n<section><h3>7. The Annunciation, by El Greco<\/h3><p class=\"place\">Around 1576 \u00b7 Not exhibited, according to the fiche consulted.<\/p>\n<p>Maria receives the archangel Gabriel in a composition from the Italian period of El Greco. The light, color, and clothing show the painter's interest in the Venetian tradition.<\/p>\n<p>In the catalog image you can compare this scene with the Van Eyck diptych: they share an episode, but they resolve it with very different means. The architectural space and the movement of the figures offer here another way of telling the Annunciation. Please check its availability before including it in your visit.<\/p><p class=\"sources\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.museothyssen.org\/coleccion\/artistas\/greco-domenikos-theotokopoulos\/anunciacion\">Profile and availability of El Greco<\/a>.<\/p><\/section>\n\n<section><h3>8. Saint Catherine of Alexandria, by Caravaggio<\/h3><p class=\"place\">Around 1598\u20131599 \u00b7 Room 12, second floor.<\/p>\n<p>The light directs the attention to Catalina, who looks at the viewer while holding a sword. The wheel rotates and the palm completes the attributes associated with her martyrdom.<\/p>\n<p>Take a moment to consider the contrast between the illuminated figure and the dark background. Then look for the direction of the light and the diagonals that form the sword and the body. This is a particularly useful stop to understand how Caravaggio turns the illumination into part of the narrative.<\/p><p class=\"sources\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.museothyssen.org\/coleccion\/artistas\/caravaggio-michelangelo-merisi\/santa-catalina-alejandria\">Profile and image of Santa Catalina<\/a>.<\/p><\/section>\n\n<section><h3>9. Venus and Cupid, by Peter Paul Rubens<\/h3><p class=\"place\">Around 1606\u20131611 \u00b7 Not exhibited, according to the fiche consulted.<\/p>\n<p>Rubens took as a reference a composition by Tiziano that is now lost. The relationship between the two painters offers another way to approach the collection: to observe how one artist studies and transforms the work of another.<\/p>\n<p>The official image highlights the pearls and the ring of Venus. These details help to follow the comparison proposed by the museum catalog. The work is part of the collection, but its description does not guarantee that it will be available in the gallery on the day of your visit.<\/p><p class=\"sources\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.museothyssen.org\/coleccion\/artistas\/rubens-peter-paul\/venus-cupido\">Rubens's profile and availability<\/a>.<\/p><\/section>\n\n<section><h3>10. The Death of Jacinto, by Giambattista Tiepolo<\/h3><p class=\"place\">Around 1752\u20131753 \u00b7 Room 17, second floor.<\/p>\n<p>The theme comes from the myth of Apollo and Hyacinth, collected in the <em>Metamorphosis<\/em> by Ovidio. Tiepolo presents the ending with theatrical gestures, numerous characters and a composition of great size.<\/p>\n<p>Look for a surprise at the bottom: a racket and some balls. The painter follows a version of the story that replaces the disc of the classical myth with a set of balls. That detail is a good entry point for understanding the freedom with which artists reinterpret a story.<\/p><p class=\"sources\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.museothyssen.org\/coleccion\/artistas\/tiepolo-giambattista\/muerte-jacinto\">Profile and image of La muerte de Jacinto<\/a>.<\/p><\/section>\n\n<section><h3>11. Les Vessenots in Auvers, by Vincent van Gogh<\/h3><p class=\"place\">1890 \u00b7 The listing indicates \u00abPhoto Studio\u00bb; public availability to be confirmed.<\/p>\n<p>The houses, fields, and trees in Auvers are organized under a high horizon. The greens and yellows and the repetition of brushstrokes give rhythm to the landscape. It belongs to the brief and productive final period Van Gogh spent in Auvers-sur-Oise.<\/p>\n<p>The published location is not sufficient confirmation that it can be visited. Ask the museum before you go there in person to see it and avoid using room numbers from old guidebooks. The reproduction of the catalog allows you to appreciate the movement of the brushstrokes.<\/p><p class=\"sources\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.museothyssen.org\/coleccion\/artistas\/gogh-vincent-van\/vessenots-auvers\">Profile and image of Les Vessenots<\/a>.<\/p><\/section>\n\n<section><h3>12. The Dream of the Bee and the Pomegranate, by Salvador Dal\u00ed<\/h3><p class=\"place\">1947, according to the current catalog \u00b7 The fiche indicates temporary exhibition rooms.<\/p>\n<p>Gala lies suspended on a rock, while a fish, two tigers and a bayonet turn the dream into an impossible scene. It begins with the little bee and continues the chain of images to the sleeping figure.<\/p>\n<p>The work appears today in the catalog as <em>One second before waking from a dream caused by a bee flying around a grenade<\/em>. The tab and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.museothyssen.org\/restauracion\/salvador-dali-estudio-tecnica-genio\">Technical study of the museum<\/a> It was founded in 1947, although earlier publications use 1944 and a different order of words in the title.<\/p>\n<p>It confirms which exhibition it is on and its access conditions. Do not assume that an old location in the permanent collection is valid.<\/p><p class=\"sources\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.museothyssen.org\/coleccion\/artistas\/dali-salvador\/segundo-antes-despertar-sueno-provocado-vuelo-abeja-alrededor\">Current profile of Dal\u00ed's work<\/a>.<\/p><\/section>\n\n<section><h3>13. Hotel Room, by Edward Hopper<\/h3><p class=\"place\">1931 \u00b7 Room 45, first floor.<\/p>\n<p>A woman sits at the edge of the bed, next to her luggage, and checks a train timetable. The room, the light, and the lines of furniture convey a sense of isolation that the museum relates to the loneliness of modern life.<\/p>\n<p>After the religious and mythological narratives of the previous rooms, this everyday scene proposes another rhythm. Observe the woman's posture and the space the room occupies. It can be a good final stop: an image that leaves open questions without the need for a spectacular action.<\/p><p class=\"sources\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.museothyssen.org\/coleccion\/artistas\/hopper-edward\/habitacion-hotel\">Profile and image of Hotel Room<\/a>.<\/p><\/section>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"entradas\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Entradas_horarios_y_cuando_visitar_el_Thyssen_gratis\"><\/span>Tickets, schedules, and when to visit the Thyssen for free<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The published general tariff is <strong>14 \u20ac<\/strong> and the reduction of <strong>10 \u20ac<\/strong>. Minors under 18 years of age have free admission. Check <a href=\"https:\/\/www.museothyssen.org\/visita\/horarios-tarifas\/entradas-reducidas-gratuitas\">conditions and accreditations for each tariff<\/a> before buying.<\/p>\n<p>To visit the collection during the September to June opening hours:<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-wrap\" style=\"overflow-x:auto\"><table><thead><tr><th>Day<\/th><th>Opening hours of the collection<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Monday<\/td><td>12:00\u201316:00; free admission<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tuesday to Friday and Sunday<\/td><td>10:00\u201319:00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Saturday<\/td><td>10:00\u201321:00<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n<p>The museum has special opening hours in summer and on certain dates. Check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.museothyssen.org\/visita\/horarios-tarifas\">Official schedule<\/a> for your day of visit and use the <a href=\"https:\/\/entradas.museothyssen.org\/\">Official ticket sales<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Mondays and Saturdays at night allow for different visits<\/h3>\n<p>On Mondays, from 12:00 to 16:00, you can visit the collection for free. The museum indicates that no entrance is required for this free time slot.<\/p>\n<p>The program <a href=\"https:\/\/www.museothyssen.org\/apoyo\/apoyo-empresarial\/noches-thyssen-uber\">Noches Thyssen with Uber<\/a>, On Saturdays from 21:00 to 23:00, it opens the temporary exhibitions on the ground floor and \u22121, until capacity is reached. If there is no temporary exhibition on the ground floor, the Carmen Thyssen Collection opens. That nighttime schedule does not give access to the entire permanent collection on the upper floors.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"colecciones\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Coleccion_permanente_Carmen_Thyssen_y_exposiciones_temporales\"><\/span>Permanent collection, Carmen Thyssen and temporary exhibitions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The permanent collection is visited on the second and first floors. The Carmen Thyssen Collection has its entrance from the lobby, on the ground floor. The temporary exhibitions have their own programming and may include works that are usually found in other spaces.<\/p>\n<p>The official website indicates that admission includes both collections and the temporary exhibits available. The exhibition on the ground floor requires selecting a time due to limited seating; please check the specific entry before completing the purchase.<\/p>\n<p>As a reference for the agenda, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.museothyssen.org\/exposiciones\/universo-freudiano-dali\"><em>Dal\u00ed's Freudian universe<\/em><\/a> It is announced from <strong>October 20, 2026 to January 24, 2027<\/strong>, It is located on the ground floor and closes on Mondays. If you visit the museum before October 20, it is not yet open. Always check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.museothyssen.org\/exposiciones\">museum exhibition schedule<\/a> for the dates of your trip.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"llegar\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Como_llegar_y_combinar_la_visita_con_Madrid\"><\/span>How to get there and combine the visit with Madrid<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum is located in <strong>Paseo del Prado, 8<\/strong>. Banco de Espa\u00f1a and Sevilla, both on the Metro Line 2, are nearby options. You can check the location and transportation on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esmadrid.com\/informacion-turistica\/museo-nacional-thyssen-bornemisza\">Official brochure of Tourism of Madrid<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you are going to spend a morning at the Thyssen, leave some time later to stroll around the Prado area or the Barrio de las Letras. For a weekend, we recommend visiting our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.descubremadrid.com\/en\/what-to-see-in-madrid-in-two-days\/\">Madrid guide in two days<\/a>. If you are still choosing a museum, check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.descubremadrid.com\/en\/the-complete-guide-to-the-best-museums-in-madrid\/\">Selection of museums in Madrid<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Those who want to visit the Prado and the Reina Sof\u00eda can also appreciate the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.museothyssen.org\/abono-paseo-arte-museos-madrid\">Paseo del Arte Subsidies<\/a>The official information consulted publishes a price of 32.80 \u20ac and a visit to each museum within a year. Check what exhibitions are included and whether it\u2019s worth it compared to the reduced rates or free hours.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"preguntas\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preguntas_frecuentes\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>How long do I need to visit the Thyssen Museum?<\/h3><p>Reserve about 90 minutes for our brief selection. The permanent collection page estimates about two hours for your tour; if you add Carmen Thyssen or a temporary exhibition, leave more room. The duration depends on how much time you spend looking at each work.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I view all the paintings on this list on the same day?<\/h3><p>You should not rely on this. This guide includes works from the collection that are currently not on display or have a location that requires verification of access. Check out the linked listings and confirm with the museum the pieces that interest you most.<\/p>\n<h3>Is it a suitable visit for children?<\/h3><p>A short selection may work better than going through all the rooms. You could suggest that they look for animals in Carpaccio, Santa Catalina\u2019s wheel, or Tiepolo\u2019s easel. These are ideas for looking at the works together; choose the works and the pace according to their age and interests.<\/p>\n<h3>Can photos be taken?<\/h3><p>The museum allows photos and videos without flash, except for exceptions marked for certain works. Respect the instructions in each room.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"meta\">Sources: information sheets for the 13 works, visitor information and programming for the Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum, and Tourism de Madrid. Links accessed on October 18, 2026. The durations of the short route and the family-friendly proposals are editorial recommendations.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For a first visit to the Thyssen Museum, start with the Van Eyck Annunciation Triptych, the Ghirlandaio portrait of Giovanna Tornabuoni and Caravaggio\u2019s Santa Catalina of Alexandria. Then, switch eras with Edward Hopper\u2019s Hotel Room. These stops allow you to compare very different ways of painting people, light, and space. \u2026 <a title=\"What to see at the Thyssen Museum: 13 outstanding works and a guided tour\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.descubremadrid.com\/en\/que-ver-en-el-museo-thyssen-13-destacados-y-cuadros-famosos\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Qu\u00e9 ver en el Museo Thyssen: 13 obras destacadas y gu\u00eda de visita\">Read 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