Experts' Choice Award Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
What the experts agree on
Spain's premier 20th-century art museum, anchored by Picasso's Guernica alongside Dalí and Miró works. Vast collection (20,000+ pieces) in a striking Jean Nouvel-expanded building—plan for a full day.
“Spain's national museum of 20th century art. The jewel in the museum's crown is Picasso's "Guernica".”
– Condé Nast Traveler
Time Out "This is a must for art fans and an essential part of Madrid's Art Triangle." Full review
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The Reina Sofía's great jewel is unquestionably 'Guernica'
Afar Magazine "Glass elevators take visitors floor to floor for stunning exhibit after exhibit." Full review
goop "Head to the museum for its contextualized permanent collection of Spanish and international masters, and then go to the Parque del Retiro." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"As well as leading names in international art, it also boasts a collection of 20C Spanish painting and sculpture." Full review
U.S. News & World Report13.0
"Madrid's 20th-century art gallery and along with the Prado and the Thyssen-Bornemisza, makes up the city's trio of great museums...Picasso's "Guernicica" is the museum's crowning jewel. " Full review
Travel + Leisure "As Spain's national museum of 20th-century art, the Reina Sofía houses a large number of pieces in its permanent collection, as well as rotating exhibits"
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Frommer's "Holds Spain’s most significant collection of 20th- and 21st-century works, including Picasso’s Guernica...more than 22,000 works, as well as an ambitious program of temporary exhibitions" Full review
Travel + Leisure "Alongside other Picasso pieces, the iconic painting is on permanent display at the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, which also has a large collection of works by Salvador Dalí and Joan Miró."
Independent "The Reina Sofia focuses on Spanish art across its 20,000 works, exhibiting Miro, Dali and Picasso’s masterpiece, Guernica"
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National Geographic "Housed in a 16th-century hospital, the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía (National Museum and Art Center, Queen Sophia) is Spain's premier modern-art gallery. Trace the history of..."
