Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía in Madrid

Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía (MNCARS), or the Queen Sofía National Museum Art Centre, is the Spanish national museum of 20th-century art. It was inaugurated in September 1990 in honour of Queen Sofía and is located at the southern end of Madrid's Golden Triangle of Art. The museum showcases art from throughout the 20th century, from the turn of the century through the new millennium.

MNCARS is mostly dedicated to showcasing and promoting Spanish art, though it does maintain a sizeable collection of international works as well. For art enthusiasts, it's one of Spain's premier destinations.

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What are the highlights of Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía in Madrid?

Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía in Madrid is largely focused on Spanish art from the 20th century. It is famed for its collections of Salvador Dalí and Pablo Picasso works, as well as works by international artists like Richard Serra, María Blanchard and Wolf Vostell. Some notable works on display include 'Guernica', 'Equal-Parallel/Guernica-Bengasi', 'Woman With Guitar', and '6 TV Dé-Coll/age'.

Other Spanish artists represented include Luis Gordillo, Lucio Muñoz, Juan Gris and Pablo Serrano. Notable international artists on display here include Francis Bacon, Sarah Grilo, Max Ernst, Robert Delaunay, Yves Klein, René Magritte and Henry Moore.

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What else is good to know about Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía in Madrid?

Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía in Madrid is accessible by bus, train or metro. Public parking is available, as are bicycle racks if you're exploring the city on a bicycle. The museum is accessible for people with disabilities and is constantly improving its services. If you need accommodation, call for information. People with registered disabilities and their support companions get free admission.

Cloakroom service is available. You can walk the museum on your own or take a guided tour of the collections. The museum also offers a gift shop, a bookstore, and 2 restaurants with indoor and patio dining.

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Location: C. de Sta. Isabel, 52, 28012 Madrid, Spain

Open: Monday, Wednesday–Saturday from 10 am to 8 pm, Sunday from 10 am to 2.30 pm (closed on Tuesdays)

Phone: +34 917 74 10 00

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