Prado Museum, Madrid: Best Time to Visit | Trailwind

DestinationMadrid, SpainBest time to visit Prado Museum, Madrid: Apr–May & Sep–Oct. Velázquez, Goya and the Spanish crown's peerless painting collection.

Best time: Apr–May & Sep–Oct

Set in: Madrid, Spain

In season: ~24°C high

Climate: 1–35°C

Visitors: 3.5M a year

Fares from: $541

Nearest airport: MAD

Currency: EUR

Language: Spanish

Timezone: UTC+01:00

Best time to visitTwo separate windows work best: Apr–May & Sep–Oct. Pick the one that matches what you came for.Featured in

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Bernabéu, 3 mi away

Torre Moeve, 4 mi away

Albarracin, 118 mi away

Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba, 185 mi away

Frequently asked questionsWhen is the best time to visit Prado Museum?The best time to visit Prado Museum is Apr–May & Sep–Oct, in Madrid, Spain.Where is Prado Museum?Prado Museum is in Madrid, Spain. The nearest major airport is MAD.What is Prado Museum known for?Velázquez, Goya and the Spanish crown's peerless painting collection.Keep exploring

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