Ultimate guide to visiting Reina Sofia | Timings, Location, Tips & More

• Lift: Visitors can access lifts in both the Nouvel and Sabatini buildings. These lifts are equipped with braille markings, allowing visually challenged visitors to navigate the buildings with ease.
• Wi-Fi: Public Wi-Fi access is available on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floors of the Sabatini building, as well as in the Café and library in the Nouvel building.
• Locker/cloakroom: In the Sabatini building, lockers are available in three sizes: 43 x 42 x 31 cm, 88 x 42 x 31 cm, and 88 x 42 x 64 cm. In the Nouvel building, lockers are available in the size 29 x 34.5 x 42 cm.
• Bookshop: La Central, the bookshop, boasts a collection of over 60,000 books and operates from Monday to Saturday, from 10 AM to 8:45 PM.
• Baby Changing Station: Baby changing boards are accessible in the bathrooms on Floor 2 and Floor 4 of the Sabatini building. In the Nouvel building, you can find baby changing boards at Mezzanine E0 and the Café Restaurant.

Visitors can request a wireless device to listen to pre-recorded guides, which are available in Spanish, English, French, Italian, German, Russian, and Korean. These audio guides are exclusively available for permanent exhibitions.

Radio-guides: Group visitors have the option to choose a radio guide. Visitors aged 12 and above can utilize the wireless device to access audio guides. These devices are available for rent and can be obtained from the audio guide desk situated at the entrance of the Nouvel Building.

• Wheelchair loans and folding cane seats are available for visitors with limited mobility.
• Ramps have been installed at nearly every slope inside the buildings for improved accessibility.
• Visitors with limited mobility can utilize lifts to access higher floors in both the Sabatini and Nouvel buildings.
• Audio guides are available in seven languages, including English.
• Groups arriving in adapted vehicles are granted free parking in the loading bay.
• Guide dogs are permitted upon presentation of relevant documents in advance.
• Sign language assistance is available.
• Personal hearing loops are available for loan free of charge.

Being one of the most important centers of art in Europe, Reina Sofia frequently hosts exhibitions. Currently, visitors can enjoy four ongoing exhibitions at the museum:

• Olga de Soto - Reconstruction of a Danse Macabre
  28 Feb - 1 July 2024
• What They Saw - Historical Photobooks by Women, 1843-1999
  23 Feb - 7 June 2024
• Antoni Tapies - The practice of Art
  21 Feb - 24 June 2024
• James Lee Byars
  9 May - 1 September 2024

• The museum maintains a constant temperature of 21 degrees Celsius inside the exhibition rooms, so it's ideal to wear warm clothes.
• Avoid using flash photography.
• All visitors must vacate the halls 15 minutes before the closing time.
• Keep your tickets as they are subject to inspection at the exit door.
• Visitors are not allowed to carry sharp objects inside the halls.
• Only small bags and backpacks (40x40 cm) are permitted inside the halls.
• Due to frequent restoration, some rooms in the exhibition may not be accessible to visitors.

• Reina Sofia offers free admission on Mondays from 7 PM to 9 PM, Wednesday to Saturday from 7 PM to 9 PM, and Sundays from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM.
• It's advisable to wear warm clothes as the exhibition rooms are maintained at a temperature of 21 degrees Celsius throughout the day.
• Children below the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult all the time.
• The Palacio de Cristal, another attraction administered by Reina Sofia museum, will be closed on rainy or heat-wave days.

• There are two shops within the campus of Reina Sofia. The Museo Reina Sofía Shop sells objects related to the collections, while La Central Del Museo Reina Sofia is a bookshop.
• The Museo Reina Sofía Shop is located on Santa Isabel street and operates from 10:30 AM to 8:45 PM on weekdays, and 10:30 AM to 2:45 PM on Sundays. The shop is closed on Tuesdays.
• The bookshop is open Monday to Saturday, except Tuesday, from 10 AM to 8:45 PM. On Sundays, the shop is open from 10 AM to 2:45 PM.

There are two cafe/restaurants within Reina Sofia: Nubel Café and Taberna Arzabal café.

• Nubel Cafe/Restaurant is renowned for its sumptuous international breakfasts. Guests can also enjoy a variety of egg dishes, burgers, and freshly baked pastries.
• Taberna Arzabal Cafe is famous for its croquettes and anchovies. Guests particularly enjoy the pan-fried eggs with truffles.
• Taberna Tirso de Molina: Located just around the corner of Reina Sofia, this restaurant is highly rated for its grilled dishes.

• Mediodía Hotel: A highly rated two-star hotel located very close to public transport. Known for its excellent service, it is accessible in just under 6 minutes from the Reina Sofia museum.
• UMA Suites Atocha: A beautiful budget-friendly hotel situated right in the heart of Madrid. Easily accessible via public transport and within walking distance from the Reina Sofia.
• Hotel Mora: A pet-friendly two-star hotel located close to the Reina Sofia. Known for its outstanding service.
• Hotel Artrip: A two-star hotel situated close to public transport. The restaurant inside the hotel is one of the finest in Madrid. It is located just under 10 minutes from the Reina Sofia museum.

• Real Jardín Botánico: The 20-acre Royal Botanical Garden of Madrid.
• Prado Museum: The main national art museum of Spain.
• Plaza Mayor: One of Spain's largest public squares.
• Royal Palace of Madrid: The official residence of the Spanish royal family.