Reina Sofía Museum tickets — skip the queue
Buy your ticket to visit the Reina Sofía Museum at your own pace, with skip-the-line access and instant confirmation. The most convenient way to explore the collection that houses Picasso's Guernica.
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How much does a Reina Sofía Museum ticket cost?
The Reina Sofía Museum charges €12 for general admission, the same price online as at the box office, and the ticket is non-refundable. Under-18s, over-65s and students enter free. A guided tour, with admission included, starts at around €32.
Is it better to buy tickets online or at the box office?
The Reina Sofía Museum charges the same €12 online and at the box office, but buying online saves you the ticket-desk queue and secures entry on busy days. The box office only makes sense if you need to show documents for a free or reduced ticket in person.
Do you need to book tickets for the Reina Sofía Museum?
The Reina Sofía Museum does not require advance booking, but it is strongly advised: queues form at the box office, especially at weekends and in summer. Buy a timed ticket online; and for a free-entry slot, reserve the free pass too, as it sells out in high season.
What's included
| Access | Museum entry (self-guided visit) |
|---|---|
| Queue | Skip the box-office queue |
| Indicative price | From ~€12 |
| Collection | Permanent + temporary exhibitions included |
| Confirmation | Instant |
| Cancellation | Non-refundable (open date: valid for 6 months) |
Ticket, guided tour or Paseo del Arte: which suits you?
| Option | Price | What's included | Best if… |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free slot | €0 | Permanent collection; long queue, no guaranteed time (Mon & Wed–Sat 7–9pm · Sun 12:30–2:30pm) | you travel on a zero budget and aren't in a hurry |
| Timed ticket | €12 (same as box office) | Direct entry, no queues, choose your time; collection + temporary shows | you want to see the museum at your own pace |
| Guided tour | from €32 (ticket included) | Expert guide ~90 min and priority access; free cancellation up to 24h before | you want to understand Guernica, Dalí and Miró |
| Paseo del Arte | 3-museum pass (see price) | Prado + Thyssen + Reina Sofía on one pass, valid over several days | you also want to see the Prado and Thyssen |
When is each one worth it?
- Free slot: if you live in Madrid or have time to spare. You save the €12 in exchange for queuing and seeing Guernica with a fair crowd around it.
- Timed ticket (€12): if you travel on a schedule and want to walk in at a set time with no wait. Same price as the box office, minus the queue.
- Guided tour (from €32): if it's your first visit and you want Guernica, Dalí and Miró explained. About 90 minutes with a guide, admission included and free cancellation up to 24h before.
- Paseo del Arte: if you'll also visit the Prado and Thyssen on the same trip. One pass for all three museums is cheaper than three separate tickets.
Ticket from €12 → Guided tour from €32 →
What to see with your ticket
Your ticket gives you access to the entire permanent collection and the included temporary exhibitions. Don't miss:
- Picasso's Guernica (1937), the defining work of 20th-century art, in room 205.10 of the Sabatini building.
- Spanish Surrealism: Dalí, Miró, Óscar Domínguez and one of the most comprehensive collections outside monographic museums.
- Cubism and avant-gardes: Juan Gris, Picasso across multiple periods and the influence of European art.
- Post-war and contemporary art: from the 1940s to the most recent works in the Nouvel building.
- Temporary exhibitions, usually included in the standard ticket price.
Free entry: time slots
The Reina Sofía Museum offers free admission during specific time slots: Monday to Saturday from 19:00 to 21:00, and Sundays from 12:30 to 14:30. It is also free on special dates such as 18 April, 18 and 22 May and 12 October. Bear in mind that attendance is very high during those slots and queues can be long. If you want to get in without waiting at any time, the online ticket is the most convenient option.
Self-guided visit or guided tour?
With a ticket you explore the museum at your own pace and set your own rhythm. If you prefer to understand the history and context of each work without missing anything, the guided tour includes admission and an expert guide. Want to visit the Prado as well? Check out the Paseo del Arte (Art Walk) card, the combined ticket to Madrid's three great museums.
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Buy ticket (from €12) →Frequently asked questions
How much does the ticket cost?
The standard ticket is €12. Online, the indicative price is around €12 with skip-the-line access and instant confirmation.
Is there free entry?
Yes, Monday to Saturday from 19:00 to 21:00 and Sundays from 12:30 to 14:30. Also on national public holidays (18 April, 18 and 22 May, 12 October, 6 December). Attendance is very high during those slots.
Does it include a guide?
No, it is for a self-guided visit. For a guide, choose the guided tour, which includes admission.
What days is the Reina Sofía closed?
The museum is closed on Tuesdays. The rest of the week it opens from 10:00 to 21:00 (Sundays until 14:30). Check for possible closures on public holidays.
Can I cancel?
The open-date ticket is non-refundable, but it stays valid for 6 months. The guided tour, by contrast, offers free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time. Check the conditions when booking.
Does the ticket include temporary exhibitions?
General admission covers the permanent collection and usually the included temporary exhibitions. Some specific shows may require a separate ticket, and during free-entry slots access is often limited to the permanent collection. Check what your ticket includes when booking.
Content reviewed by the Ticket Visit team · June 2026.
