Step inside one of Madrid's most important contemporary art institutions and let the stories behind the masterpieces guide your visit.
The museum's galleries unfold a broad sweep of twentieth-century Spanish and international art, where each room offers contrasts of style, technique and historical perspective.
Encounter Pablo Picasso's Guernica, a monumental, emotionally charged canvas that anchors discussions about war and resistance, and move through surreal and symbolic works that capture the imagination.
See the dreamlike visions of Salvador Dalí and the playful, abstract language of Joan Miró alongside influential pieces by Ángeles Santos and José Gutiérrez Solana, tracing the threads that connect avant-garde experimentation and cultural history.
This experience encourages curiosity: take time with unfamiliar works, read the context for pivotal movements and appreciate the dialogues between artists.
The itinerary suits independent explorers who enjoy interpreting art at their own pace, deepening knowledge through attentive viewing and commentary. Whether you are a first-time visitor or returning to revisit favourites, the route offers an engaging way to absorb artistry, technique and the social narratives that shaped modern Spanish art.
