Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum

This fabulous collection of paintings is housed in the Palacio de Villahermosa (19th century), which was completely remodelled by the architect Rafael Moneo specifically to house its nearly 800 paintings. The collection was begun in 1920 by the present Baron von Thyssen- Bornemisza's father, who upon his death distributed the work among his various heirs. Keen to reunite his father's collection, the present Baron bought back most of the works from his relatives and the proceeded to acquire large numbers of new works to produce what is one of the world's finest private art collections. The museum was opened in 1992 after an agreement was reached between the Baron and the Spanish government, originally as a loan, but a year later the collection was bought outright.

OPENING TIMES
Tuesday to Sunday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Closed Mondays

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Contact Information

Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
Paseo del Prado, 8. Palacio de Villahermosa
28014 Madrid

Tel. +34913690151

http://www.museothyssen.org/