- What to Expect: Formerly a private collection (owned by the German-Hungarian Thyssen-Bornemisza family). A bit of everything, starting with medieval art (13th century) right up to present day.
- Where?: On Paseo de Prado, 20-minute walk from Sol. Metro: Banco de España.
- Opening Times: 10am - 7pm, Tuesday - Sunday
Closed Mondays, Jan 1, May 1, Dec 25) - Price: 6€. (4€ EU students and over-65s; free for under-12s)
- Contact Details:
Palacio de Villahermosa, Paseo del Prado, 8. 28014 Madrid. Tel.: (+34) 91 369 01 51 Fax: (+34) 91 420 27 80
www.museoprado.es
mtb@museothyssen.org
Museo Thyssen-BornemiszaInformation about the Thyssen museum in Madrid
By Damian Corrigan, About.com
Formerly a private collection, the art on offer at the Thyssen museum is among the best in Madrid.
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