Where and how to see Picasso's Guernica in Madrid: opening times

We will all agree that the Museo del Prado is one of essential visits in a tourist trip to Madrid.

There you will find the best collection of Spanish painting in the world, with the most famous works of Velázquez, Goya…and of Picasso?

If a essential work What you should see from the Spanish artist Picasso it is without a doubt, el Guernica., and a getaway to Madrid should be your great opportunity to enjoy this majestic work of art.

Where is Picasso's Guernica in Madrid

But you know In which museum in Madrid can you see Guernica??

You should know that the Guernica de Picasso you will not find it in your visit to the Prado Museum, since it is currently exhibited in the Reina Sofia Museum, an institution located next to the Atocha Glorieta.

This contemporary art museum completes the so-called Prado Paseo Art Triangle which also covers the aforementioned Prado Museum and the Thyssen-Bornemisza museum.

Curiosities, history and characteristics of Picasso's Guernica

Maybe you don't know that the great work of Guernica In the first instance it was exposed in the International Exhibition of Paris. after being painted by Picasso in 1937.

What does Picasso's Guernica represent?

ButDo you know what Picasso's Guernica means??

This impressive painting was painted by Picasso in 1937 as a reflection of the drama of the bombing of the aforementioned Basque town during the Spanish Civil War, and after the establishment of Franco regime The work did not reach Spain.

Since 1940 the Guernica became guarded by the Museum of Contemporary Art, New York, with the intention that he return to Spain when democracy was established.

When did Picasso's Guernica return to Spain?

Finally, el Guernica de Picasso returned to Spain in 1981, and was initially exhibited in the Buen Retiro House, a building that was an extension of the Prado Museum, and where I had the opportunity to see it for the first time.

Since 1992 el Guernica It is part of the then remodeled Reina Sofia Museum, when it went from being a simple temporary exhibition center to becoming the headquarters of the Spanish Museum of Contemporary Art.

Since then, although the Reina Sofia Museum offers a very interesting exhibition of works of contemporary art, it is the Guernica the work that arouses the greatest attraction among visitors.

What's more, my advice is that if in your trip to Madrid You don't have much time, be sure to make room in your travel plan to make a quick visit to the Reina Sofia Museum for at least see Guernica.

How to watch Picasso's Guernica for free

El Reina Sofia Museum It is open every day of the week (except Tuesdays, closing day), from 10 a.m. to 21 p.m., and on Sundays, from 10 a.m. to 14,30 p.m.

That is, it is recommended book tickets in advance in times of high visitor attendance.

And you may be interested to know that you can see Picasso's Guernica for free If you visit the museum on Mondays and Tuesdays to Saturdays, from 19:21 p.m. to 12,30:14,30 p.m., and on Sundays, from XNUMX:XNUMX p.m. to XNUMX:XNUMX p.m.