Museum · Madrid
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía: free entry days, tickets & hours
Independent guide, not the official Reina Sofía Museum website. Official links are under Sources.
Reina Sofía Museum is free today, 19:00–21:00.
- Also free: every day for under-18s; every day for over-65s; every day for students aged 18-25 (any field); people with a disability of 33%+ and a required companion; and more below.
- Otherwise: general admission (Collections + temporary exhibitions) — €12.
Calendar
Free days at Reina Sofía Museum
- SAT24OCTSaturday, 24 October 2026 · today · 19:00–21:00
- SUN25OCTSunday, 25 October 2026 · tomorrow · 12:30–14:30
- MON26OCTMonday, 26 October 2026 · in 2 days · 19:00–21:00
- WED28OCTWednesday, 28 October 2026 · in 4 days · 19:00–21:00
- THU29OCTThursday, 29 October 2026 · in 5 days · 19:00–21:00
- FRI30OCTFriday, 30 October 2026 · in 6 days · 19:00–21:00
305 free days for everyone in the next 12 months. Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Free evenings run 7-9pm every day except Tuesday (closed); on Sundays the free slot is 12:30-2:30pm.
- Book the free-hours ticket online to skip the 7pm rush at the desk.
- Under-18s, over-65s and students 18-25 enter free at any time, but only with a ticket from the desk.
- The terraces and the garden can be visited with a free ticket (the garden is currently closed).
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free hoursFree Monday and Wednesday-Saturday 7-9pm · 19:00–21:00 | everyone | Individual visitors only. Covers the Collection and temporary exhibitions except shows with their own timed passes or special prices. Last entry 8:30pm. Busiest moment is right at 7pm. | No |
| Free hoursFree on Sundays 12:30-2:30pm · 12:30–14:30 | everyone | Individual visitors only; same exhibition exclusions as the weekday free hours. Last entry 2pm. | No |
| Free dayFree all day on 18 April, 18 May, 22 May, 12 October and 6 December · from 10:00 | everyone | Normal opening hours of that weekday apply (6 Dec 2026 is a Sunday: 10am-2:30pm). | No |
| Free forFree every day for under-18s | under-18s | Ticket desk only, same day; show ID or passport. | No |
| Free forFree every day for over-65s | visitors over 65 | Ticket desk only, same day; show ID or passport. | No |
| Free forFree every day for students aged 18-25 (any field) | students aged 18–25 | Ticket desk only; valid student card (ISIC recommended for foreign students) plus ID or passport. | No |
| Free forFree for people with a disability of 33%+ and a required companion | visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) | Companion free when the need is stated on the disability card or resolution. | No |
| Free forFree for people registered as unemployed | jobseekers | — | No |
Official prices
Reina Sofía Museum ticket prices
| General admission (Collections + temporary exhibitions) — Timed entry slot. 50% reduced rate for some groups (cultural volunteers, large families) at the ticket desk only. | €12 |
| Two-visit ticket (visit today and return within a year) | €18 |
| Ticket + Collection audioguide | €18 |
| Paseo del Arte pass (Reina Sofía + Prado + Thyssen) — 20% off the three museums, valid one year. | €32.80 |
| Annual State Museums card — Unlimited visits to Spanish state museums for a year. | €36.06 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (general admission (collections + temporary exhibitions)). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Reina Sofía Museum
Timed-entry ticketMadrid: Reina Sofía Museum Entrance Ticket★★★★★ 4.5 · 10k reviewsfrom €12
Timed-entry ticketReina Sofia Museum Tickets★★★★☆ 4.4 · 6.4k reviewsfrom €12
Skip-the-line ticketMuseo Reina Sofía: Skip The Line Ticket★★★★★ 4.6 · 3.5k reviewsfrom €12
Guided tourArt Walk Pass: Museo del Prado + Thyssen Bornemisza + Reina Sofia Entry Tickets★★★★★ 4.5 · 2.9k reviewsfrom €38
Ticket & extrasPaseo del Arte Card: Prado, Reina Sofía and Thyssen★★★★☆ 4.4 · 1.2k reviewsfrom €40
Guided tourMadrid: Reina Sofía Museum Guided Tour★★★★☆ 4.3 · 700 reviews75 minutesfrom €35
Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 10:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 10:00–21:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–21:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–21:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–21:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–14:30 |
Main site (Sabatini and Nouvel buildings): Monday and Wednesday-Saturday 10am-9pm, Sunday 10am-2:30pm, closed Tuesdays. Closed 1 and 6 January, 1 May, 15 May, 9 November, 24, 25 and 31 December. Last entry 30 minutes before closing.
Calle Santa Isabel 52, 28012 Madrid, Spain
Also free nearby
Make a free afternoon of it
Worth paying for nearby
Paid highlights within walking distance
FAQ
Reina Sofía Museum: common questions
Is Reina Sofía Museum free?
Reina Sofía Museum is free for everyone monday and Wednesday-Saturday 7-9pm, on Sundays 12:30-2:30pm and all day on 18 April, 18 May, 22 May, 12 October and 6 December. Also free: every day for under-18s; every day for over-65s; every day for students aged 18-25 (any field); people with a disability of 33%+ and a required companion; and more below. Otherwise the official ticket costs €12.
When is Reina Sofía Museum free?
Free Monday and Wednesday-Saturday 7-9pm and Free on Sundays 12:30-2:30pm. The next free date is Saturday, 24 October 2026.
Who gets free entry to Reina Sofía Museum?
Under-18s — ticket desk only, same day; show ID or passport.. Visitors over 65 — ticket desk only, same day; show ID or passport.. Students aged 18–25 — ticket desk only; valid student card (ISIC recommended for foreign students) plus ID or passport.. Visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) — companion free when the need is stated on the disability card or resolution.. Jobseekers.
How much is a ticket to Reina Sofía Museum?
General admission (Collections + temporary exhibitions) costs €12 on the official site.
What day is Reina Sofía Museum closed?
Reina Sofía Museum is closed on Tuesdays. Main site (Sabatini and Nouvel buildings): Monday and Wednesday-Saturday 10am-9pm, Sunday 10am-2:30pm, closed Tuesdays. Closed 1 and 6 January, 1 May, 15 May, 9 November, 24, 25 and 31 December. Last entry 30 minutes before closing.
Visitor reviews
What visitors say about Reina Sofía Museum
No reviews yet. Been here? Tell others how it went — especially on a free day.
Write a review
Sources
Where this comes from
- museoreinasofia.es/visita/horarios-tarifas/descuentos · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
- museoreinasofia.es/visita/horarios-tarifas · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
Every free rule is checked against the official source and re-checked on a schedule. Spotted a change? Tell us.