Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza
Opened in 1992 and named after the Thyssen family, this art museum in Madrid was designed by architect Rafael Moneo. It is the 32nd most looked-up sight in Spain on English Wikipedia and is one of 102 sights in the country listed on this site.
Planning a visit
July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs of about 31 °C to 32 °C and very little rain. The wettest period is from October to December, when rainfall averages between 53 mm and 56 mm. Spring months like May have highs of about 22 °C, while January and February are cooler with highs of 10 °C to 12 °C and lows of about 1 °C. The museum is 1 km from the capital, Madrid, and 13 km from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport.
The museum is wheelchair accessible. It is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 19:00, and on Monday from 12:00 to 16:00. Nearby sights include Plaza de Cibeles at 0.4 km, Puerta del Sol at 0.7 km, and the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía at 0.8 km. Gran Vía is 0.9 km away, and Plaza Mayor is 1.1 km from the museum.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C. The wettest is October, with about 56 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 10 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 22 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 14 | 10 |
| Average low, °C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 32 | 34 | 25 | 45 | 47 | 21 | 10 | 11 | 24 | 56 | 54 | 53 |
| Rainy days | 7 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 6 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
