Visiting the Museo Thyssen with kids

A cultural outing for the family

How to plan your visit to the museum with kids

Discounts and useful tips for families

There are plenty of benefits to visiting as a family! Free entry for under-18s and special offers for large families, who can enjoy reduced rates or even free entry, depending on the circumstances.

Audioguide for kids

When you buy your ticket online, we recommend that you also purchase the museum’s audioguide. Among other tours, it includes a kid’s tour, designed for kids aged 6 to 12, so they can explore the museum in an engaging way.

And how do I get there?

Getting to the museum is easy: it’s located on the Paseo del Prado, in the centre of Madrid. You can easily get there by tube, bus, car or on foot from the city centre.

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Services for families

Breastfeeding room, pushchairs, cloakroom, audioguide for kids, free educational resources and much more

A comfortable and accessible visit

To ensure you can enjoy the museum in complete comfort, we have a map showing the location of the lifts that connect all the floors and make it easier for you to get around, as well as the baby-feeding room and the cloakroom where you can leave your pushchair or request one free of charge.

Guided visits

Wandering around our museum’s permanent collection is a unique experience by itself...but, what if we told you that you can complement it now with the company of an expert guide? For kids aged 12 and older.

Now all that’s left is… to have a good time!

Everything is ready for kids to enjoy the museum in their own way: exploring, taking photos and experimenting with art. Make your visit a fun and creative family experience!

The visit continues

The museum sparks kid’s creativity: games and activities designed to encourage further exploration and enjoyment as a family.

Get creative as a family

The museum’s exhibits can spark new ideas! Encourage the kids to reinterpret them using their own hands and creativity.

Would you like some ideas?

In the museum shop, you’ll find games, storybooks and souvenirs designed to help little ones continue exploring art.

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Frequently asked questions about visiting the Thyssen Museum with kids

Do kids get free entry to the museum?

Visitors under the age of 18 are eligible for free admission provided they are not visiting as part of a school trip (in which case they are entitled to the reduced student rate). Tickets must be purchased at the ticket office or online.

Do kids need a ticket, even if it’s free?

Yes, kids must have a ticket, even when admission is free. Only babies may enter without a ticket.

Is there a discount for large families?

Yes, admission is free for a family group comprising at least one adult and three kids (or two kids, if one has a disability or if one of the parents in the family group has passed away), provided they are all listed on the same large family certificate, their tickets are purchased in a single transaction, and they visit at the same time.

If the visit is made by an adult from a large family, they may benefit from the reduced rate.

Can I take food or drink into the rooms?

To ensure the preservation of the artworks, you are not permitted to bring food or drink into the galleries. If necessary, our security staff will be able to assess your situation.

The Collection is open from 10.00 to 18.55, and you may leave and re-enter on the same day by showing your ticket.

Is it possible to bring a pushchair?

Yes. The museum has accessible entrances, lifts, ramps, accessible toilets and accessible counters to ensure a comfortable visit for visitors with pushchairs.

Can I borrow a pushchair at the museum?

Yes. We have free pushchairs available at the cloakroom.

What activities does the museum offer for families?

At weekends, you can enjoy activities specially designed for family visits to the museum.

Are there baby changing facilities or breastfeeding rooms?

Yes. On level -1, you’ll find a quiet family area equipped with a nursing chair and a nappy-changing table.

Is there an audioguide for kids or families?

Yes. The audioguide includes content suitable for families. It can be hired when you buy your ticket online, at the ticket office or at the audio guide desk.