Reina Sofía Museum
Picasso’s Guernica and 20th-century art in a former hospital.
The Reina Sofía National Art Centre occupies the 18th-century former San Carlos General Hospital and an extension by Jean Nouvel. Its collection covers modern and contemporary art, with a special focus on 20th-century Spanish art.
Most visitors come for Guernica, but it is worth spending time in the rooms on the avant-garde, the Civil War and the post-war period.
What to see
Guernica (Picasso)
On the second floor of the Sabatini building, alongside the preparatory studies for the painting.
Dalí, Miró and Surrealism
Dalí’s The Great Masturbator and key works by Miró and Maruja Mallo.
Courtyard and glass lifts
The glass towers give a view over the garden of the old hospital.
Tips
- Remember it is closed on Tuesdays.
- During free hours head straight to Guernica: the room fills up late in the day.
More detail in our guide: Prado, Thyssen and Reina Sofía.
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Guidance checked in October 2026. Opening hours, prices and conditions change: always check the official sources.