Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Madrid
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Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum - by Management
Description
The Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum is housed in the Palace of Villahermosa on the Paseo del Prado in the center of Madrid. It opened in 1992 after the Baron Thyssen-Bornemisza moved its personal collection there from its villa in Lugano, Switzerland. Because the collection grew over several generations, it covers a wide range of periods and movements including primitive Italian paintings from the 14th and 15th centuries, early Flemish and Dutch painters, Renaissance, North American paintings from the 18-19th centuries and a large number of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist artworks from masters such as Gauguin, Cézanne, Renoir or Degas.
Access & Transport
The closest metro stations are Banco de España (2) 400m way and Estación del Arte (1) 600m / 7mins walk. Bus is also a practical option with Banco de España and Neptuno stops (001, 10, 14, 27, 34, 37, 45) both close to the museum's entrance.
Instructions & Recommendations
Even though the Prado and Reina Sofia museums are a short walking distance away from the Thyssen-Bornemisza, we would not recommend visiting more than one of those three per day. This activity is well combined with a visit / walk in the Retiro Park, the Palacio de Cibeles or the Puerta del Sol neighbourhood.
Environmental & Social
Some minor actions (e.g. LED lighting) to decrease energy and water intensity. Most of the sustainable focus in on spreading the arts through various social and educational projects. Link to sustainability report: https://www.museothyssen.org/en/transparency-site/sustainability-and-activity-report
Conclusion
The Thyssen-Bornemisza can't be compared to the Prado or even Reina Sofia; it does contain many splendid paintings from an extensive roll call of famous artists but few of them could be called masterpieces. We would therefore recommend this museum for those who have already visited the other main museums in town and/or looking to discover more work by some of their favourite artists.
Key positive
Collections spanning a wide range of periods so there is something for everybody
Key negative
Lack of masterpieces
Suitability
Suitable for all ages even though younger kids may get bored quickly. No access problem for visitors with mobility issues (lift to floors)
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
June 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 20m
est. visit time:2h 30m
Monday12:00 - 16:00
Tuesday10:00 - 19:00
Wednesday10:00 - 19:00
Thursday10:00 - 19:00
Friday10:00 - 19:00
Saturday10:00 - 19:00
Sunday10:00 - 19:00