The Prado and the Reina Sofía are on the Paseo del Prado, a short walk apart, with the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum close by.
Museo del Prado
Spain's national art museum, opened in 1819, with the world's finest collections of Velázquez and Goya.
- The Garden of Earthly Delights, Hieronymus Bosch, c. 1490 to 1500
- Las Meninas, Diego Velázquez, 1656
- The Third of May 1808, Francisco Goya, 1814
- Saturn Devouring His Son, Francisco Goya, c. 1819 to 1823
Museo Reina Sofía
Spain's national museum of modern and contemporary art, near Atocha station.
- Guernica, Pablo Picasso, 1937
At a glance
| Painting | Artist | Date | Size | Museum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Garden of Earthly Delights | Hieronymus Bosch | c. 1490 to 1500 | 205.5 × 384.9 cm | Museo del Prado |
| Las Meninas | Diego Velázquez | 1656 | 318 × 276 cm | Museo del Prado |
| The Third of May 1808 | Francisco Goya | 1814 | 268 × 347 cm | Museo del Prado |
| Saturn Devouring His Son | Francisco Goya | c. 1819 to 1823 | 143.5 × 81.4 cm | Museo del Prado |
| Guernica | Pablo Picasso | 1937 | 349 × 776 cm | Museo Reina Sofía |
Before you go
Big museums rehang rooms and lend paintings to exhibitions, so a famous work can be away when you visit. Check each museum's website for opening hours, tickets and whether a painting is on view. Gallery numbers above come from the museum's own published data where available.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most famous paintings in Madrid?
The Garden of Earthly Delights, Las Meninas, The Third of May 1808, Saturn Devouring His Son, Guernica.
Which museums in Madrid have the most famous paintings?
Museo del Prado (4 on our list), Museo Reina Sofía (1 on our list).
Sources: museum collection records and Wikidata, listed on each painting's page. Checked October 17, 2026. How we check.