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Queen Sofia Arts Center (Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia)

Santa Isabel, 52, 28012 Madrid, Spain
34 91 774 10 00
As featured in 3 days in Madrid
Ranked #19 of 249 attractions in Madrid
4.5 of 5 stars 800 Reviews
Type: Art Museums
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Madrid, Spain
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

I do not feel like visiting a modern art museum every time I visit a town, but if you are in mood, then Madrid's Museum of Contemporary Art is a must IMHO. Besides it is quite close to the Privately owned Thyssen-Bornemysa Museum (another must) and the better known Prado Museum. Now at reina Sofia, you will get a glimpse... More

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New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

I love Museo del Prad as I am a 1400 & 1500 art admirer however i waste dto see teh Guernice and I was so surprise of the wonderful collections they ahve here.. a nice seelctions of Dali and great paintings by Picasso... i felt in love with this museum More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Go early to this one! It gets very busy with school and college students. Based in an old hospital, this building is big with lots to see. There is something for everyone here but my favourite was the Dali collection. More

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NJ
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Much of the art in this large museum is pretty forgettable, but I could spend an hour just studying Guernica. Try to have some "alone" time in Guernica's dedicated room, when there are no tour groups and loud guides ruining the atmosphere. Conveniently located right across the street from the Prado. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Great museum with several pieces of Dali and Picasso. Guarnica is one of the main attractions More

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New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

This museum houses remarkable pieces from more recent time periods. It is viewable in a couple of hours and there are certain hours that it's free. Very close to the Prado museum. More

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Oregon
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Guernica doesn't deserve it's rep, as far as I'm concerned, and there's not much else that's memorable there. More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

We do like modern art, and we do appreciate unique settings for it, so we'd looked forward to the Reina Sofia. The exterior was enticing, with its columnar, enormous glass elevator -- and the street musicians at its foot. Once inside, though, it was quite unappealing in a number of ways. I imagine seeing it on a Sunday morning didn't... More

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Modiin Israel
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

If you stay at the Centro, just walk along paseo del prado and take some time to visit this museum More

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Belbroughton, UK
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Enjoyed the Dali and Picasso but could not understand a number of exhibits upstairs. Maybe it's me? More

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