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# What day are museums closed in Madrid?

## Quick answer

Monday is the day to watch in Madrid: 2 of the 3 major museums with a weekly closing day close on Mondays, while 2 of the 5 we cover list no weekly closure. World Museum Guide lists each museum's closing day below — always confirm holiday closures on the official site.

Visitor information last reviewed 30 June 2026. Check the official museum site for current details.

## Weekly closing days in Madrid

| Museum | Closed | Hours |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Museo del Prado](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/prado/) | No weekly closure listed | Monday to Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Sundays and public holidays: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Closed 1 January, 1 May and 25 December) |
| [Museo Lázaro Galdiano](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/museo-lazaro-galdiano/) | Mondays | Tuesday to Saturday: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Closed Mondays) |
| [Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/thyssen-bornemisza/) | No weekly closure listed | Tuesday to Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| [Museo Reina Sofía](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/reina-sofia/) | Tuesdays | Monday and Wednesday to Saturday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM (Closed Tuesdays) |
| [Museo Sorolla](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/museo-sorolla/) | Mondays | Tuesday to Sunday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM; Sunday until 3:00 PM (Closed Mondays) |

Visitor details last reviewed 2026-06-30. Check the linked official museum websites before travelling.

## Frequently asked questions

### Are Madrid museums open on Mondays?

2 major museums close on Mondays in Madrid. Plan those visits for other days — the table above shows which stay open.

### Do closing days change on public holidays?

Yes — museums often close on major public holidays or shift their weekly closing day around them. Verify on the official website before travelling; each guide links it.

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