Museo Nacional del Prado - Madrid, Spain
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One of the best known museums in the world.
Waymark Code: WMKKP7
Location: Comunidad de Madrid, Spain
Date Posted: 04/27/2014
Views: 8
Built in 1819, it is one of the oldest art museums in Spain. It holds many precious artifacts that are similar to ones in the Smithsonian Collection in Washington, D.C. Many paintings and sculptures by Goya can be found here. In fact, he actually painted about a quarter of the paintings here.
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]
Hours of Operation:
pening hours of the Prado Museum:
- From Monday to Saturday: 10am – 7pm
- Sundays and holidays: 10am - 7pm
- Museum Closed: January 1, May 1, and December 25.
- Reduced opening hours (10am – 2pm): January 6, December 24 and 31.
- NOTE: The galleries are cleared 10 minutes before closing
Admission Prices:
Entrance fees:
- Free entry to the Prado & Priority Queueing with the Madrid Card. Click here!
- General price: 14 €
- General admission + official guide: 23 €
- Reduced price: 7 €
- The ticket allows the holder to visit the museum collection and temporary exhibitions on the same day
- Ticket office is located in the left wing of the building as you face the front.
Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Full day
Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle Only
The attraction’s own URL: Not listed
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