The museum is mainly dedicated to Spanish art. Highlights of the museum include excellent collections of Spain's two greatest 20th-century masters, Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dalí. The most famous masterpiece in the museum is Picasso's 1937 painting Guernica.
How big is Reina Sofia?
The Museum has increased more than 60% of the old building's surface area (51,297 square meters), now reaching 84,048 square meters. Thus, the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia now has a privileged exhibition space at its disposal.
When was the Reina Sofia built?
Is Reina Sofia free for students?
The museum has over 20,000 pieces and is one of the most important museums in Spain. In addition, the museum entrance fee is waived for everyone under 18 years of age, students with a valid ID, everyone 65 and older, the handicapped, those who accompany the handicapped, tour guides and journalists.
How much does a ticket to the Reina Sofia museum cost?
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Is Reina Sofia free on Sundays?
It is also home to some of the world's top museums, housing some top class art works. For free admission to the Reina Sofia Museum visit Monday and Wednesday to Saturday from 7pm to 9pm, or Sunday from 1:30pm to 7pm (April 18, May 18, October 12, December 6 are free admission days).Dec 1, 2015
Is the Reina Sofia open?
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
What should I not miss at Reina Sofía?
- Guernica, Pablo Picasso, 1937.
- La table du musicien (The Musician's Table), by Juan Gris, 1926.
- Visage du Grand Masturbateur (Face of the Great Masturbator), Salvador Dalí, 1929.
- Blau amb quatre barres rogues (Blue with four red bars) , Antoni Tàpies, 1966.
Why is the Reina Sofía Museum important?
An important landmark on Madrid's famous Art Walk, the Reina Sofía Museum is home to a large collection of modern and contemporary Spanish art renowned throughout the world. Inside find works by Dalí, Miró and Juan Gris, alongside the museum's masterpiece,Guernica..
Can you take photos in Reina Sofía?
Photography is allowed without the use of a flash or tripod, except in galleries where indicated otherwise. Bags, backpacks or other large objects are not allowed inside the Museum.
Who is Reina Sofia?
Queen Sofía of Spain (born 2 November 1938) is a member of the Spanish royal family, who was Queen of Spain from 1975 to 2014 as the wife of Juan Carlos I. Born Princess Sophia of Greece and Denmark (Greek: Σοφία), she is the first child of King Paul of Greece and Frederica of Hanover.