The Museum Reina Sofía is recognised as one of the most important museums in the Spanish capital. In 1992 it opened its doors to house one of the great collections of Spanish contemporary art. Today it is one of the most visited museums in the country. It is housed in the former General Hospital of Madrid, a large neoclassical building from the 18th century located in the Atocha area. The museum has two other sites in the Parque de El Retiro (in the Palacio de Cristal and the Palacio de Velázquez) with temporary exhibitions and art installations..

All the pieces in the Reina Sofía Museum’s galleries date from 1881, the year of Pablo Picasso’s birth and the same date as those in the Prado. The museum’s permanent collection includes works by great 20th-century Spanish artists such as Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí and Joan Miró. Posee obras tan importantes como “ El Guernica” of Picasso, “Rostro del gran masturbador” of Salvador Dalí, “La mesa del músico”of Juan Gris, “Pintura – Caracol, mujer, flor, estrella” of Joan Miró.

Please note that the audio guide offered is not the museum's official one, but an extra resource aimed at enhancing your visit. An internet connection is required to access the audio guide.