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Prado Museum entrances | How to enter Prado Museum in Madrid?
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Where is Prado Museum located?
How to access Prado Museum entrances?
Address: C. de Ruiz de Alarcón, 23, 28014 Madrid, Spain
The Prado Museum is located on Carrer de Ruiz de Alarcon, near the Neptune Fountain and Real Jardin Botanico.
All 5 entrances of the Prado Museum are located close to each other and they can be accessed using the same modes of public and private transport.
Car: You can access all the 5 entrances by car. If you plan to drive to the attraction, note that there are no parking facilities in the museum. You must opt for public parking facilities around the museum.
Bus: All 5 entrances to the museum are accessible from Cibeles station, which can be reached by buses E1, N2, or N3.
Taxi: Taxis are comparatively inexpensive and easy to hail around Madrid. They are a convenient way to reach the museum and get off at the entrance of your choice.
Metro: All the 5 entrances to the Prado Museum can be accessed from the Retiro station on line 2 and Estacio Del Arte station on line 1.
Prado Museum entrance location and getting there
There are 5 entrances to the Prado Museum - Puerta de Goya Baja, Puerta de Goya Alta, Puerta de Velazquez, Puerta de los Jerónimos, and Puerta de Murillo. Here's everything you need to know about it.
1. Puerta de Velázquez
Where is it: This is the main entrance to the Prado Museum, and is located right at the front.
Entrance timings: This entrance is open on all days of the week from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Avg Wait Time: This entrance is for pre-booked tickets, which means you can enter the Prado Museum quite quickly.
2. Puerta de Goya Alta
Where is it: This entrance is located on the western side of the Prado Museum and features an automated ticket machine.
Entrance timings: This entrance is open on all days of the week from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Avg Wait Time: The wait times are quite less since the tickets are purchased through a machine.
Facilities: Automated Ticket Machine
3. Puerta de Goya Baja
Where is it?/ Location: Rue de Rivoli
Where is it: This entrance is also located on the western side of the western side, next to the Puerta de Goya Alta entrance.
Entrance timings: This entrance is open on all days of the week from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Avg Wait Time: The wait times here can be quite long, going up to 1 or 1.5 hours in the peak season.
Facilities: Ticket counters
4. Puerta de los Jerónimos
Where is it: This entrance is located on the eastern side of the ground floor of the museum. the Puerta de los Jerónimos is located on the rear side of the museum, towards the west.
Entrance timings: This entrance is open on all days of the week from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Avg Wait Time: Advanced bookings will help you enter the attraction without waiting in the queue.
Facilities: Disabled Access
5. Puerta de Murillo
Where is it: The Puerta de Murillo entrance is located on the eastern side of the Prado Museum.
Entrance timings: This entrance is open on all days of the week from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Avg Wait Time: Advanced bookings will help you enter the attraction without waiting in the queue. Without pre-booked tickets, you may have to wait up anywhere from 30 mins to 2 hours depending on the time of the year.
Facilities: Group Entry
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Frequently asked questions about Prado Museum entrances
How many Prado Museum Entrances are there in total?
There are 5 entrances to the Prado Museum - Puerta de Goya Baja, Puerta de Goya Alta, Puerta de Velazquez, Puerta de los Jerónimos, and Puerta de Murillo
Are all Prado Museum entrances open currently?
Yes, all entrances to the Prado Museum are open currently.
Where is the Puerta de Goya Baja entrance located?
The Puerta de Goya Baja entrance is located on the western side of the Prado Museum.
Where is the Puerta de Goya Alta entrance located?
The Puerta de Goya Alta entrance is located on the western side of the Prado Museum.
Where is the Puerta de Velazquez entrance located?
Puerta de Velazquez is the main entrance to the Prado Museum and is located at the front facing facade.
Where is the Puerta de los Jeronimos entrance located?
The Puerta de los Jerónimos entrance is located towards the back on western side of the museum.
Where is the Puerta de Murillo entrance located?
The Puerta de Murillo entrance is located on the eastern side of the museum.
Which is the best entrance to the Prado Museum for visitors with tickets?
The best entrance to the Prado Museum for visitors with tickets is the main entrance at Puerta de Velazquez.
Which Prado Museum entrance should I use if I am part of a group?
If you have pre-booked tickets as a group, use the Puerta de Murillo entrance
What are the timings of the Prado Museum?
From Monday to Saturday, the Prado Museum is open from 10 AM to 8 PM. On Sundays and public holidays, the Prado Museum is open from 10 AM to 7 PM.
What Prado Museum entrance to use when you don’t have entry tickets?
You must purchase tickets at the Puerta de Goya Alta entrance if you don't have pre-booked tickets. However, note that the wait times can be quite long here.
What Prado Museum entrance to use when you are looking to get the best deals and discounts on entry tickets?
The Puerta de Goya Baja entrance is known to give good concessions and discounts. However, note that the wait times can be quite long here.
What time should you visit the Prado Museum to avoid long waiting times?
Visit the Prado Museum early in the mornings on weekdays to avoid long waiting times.
