Museum

San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts

Sol and Centro, Madrid

Address
Calle de Alcalá 13, Madrid
Hours
Tue to Sun
10:00 to 15:00
Mon
Closed

The permanent collection is open Tuesday to Sunday and holidays 10:00 to 15:00. Closed Mondays, 1 and 6 January, 1 and 30 May, 9 November, 24, 25 and 31 December. General ticket 10 euros covers the museum, the Goya gallery and exhibitions.

Source: esmadrid.com, checked 7 Nov 2026.

The Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando on Calle de Alcalá, opened in 1752 under Ferdinand VI. Its museum holds the permanent collection and a Goya gallery.

Cost €€
Time needed 1.5 hours
Best time Tuesday to Friday lunchtime
Rainy day

Insider tip

The permanent collection is free Tuesday to Friday 13:30 to 15:00.

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Exhibition On now €5 to €10

The Morenos, art photographers

1 Sept to 22 Nov Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando

Photography exhibition at Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, listed on esmadrid.com, the Madrid tourism board.

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Market On now Free

Madrid in the Golden Age. Melting Pot of Destinies and Landing of Geniuses

29 Sept to 2 Dec Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando

Sculpture exhibition at Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, free, listed on esmadrid.com, the Madrid tourism board.

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Smaller local events nearby

  • El multiverso de Wiz Problema Performance

    8 Nov to 13 Dec · Teatro Príncipe Gran Vía, Sol

    Comedy show by Wiz Problema at the Teatro Príncipe Gran Vía. The Grupo Marquina page prints the run, 26 September to 13 December 2026, without the weekly schedule.

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  • WAIQ conversation: from the cave to AI Activities

    Tue 10 Nov · Espacio Fundación Telefónica, Chueca

    Public talk, workshop or visit at Espacio Fundación Telefónica.

    19:00 to 20:30 · Map · Source: Fundación Telefónica · Conversaciones WAIQ. De la cueva a la IA

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Nearby

Galería Canalejas Shopping · 2 min walk A luxury shopping gallery in the former Palacio de la Equitativa between Calle de Alcalá and Calle de Sevilla, with fashion, accessories and perfume... Sala El Sol Nightlife · 2 min walk A music venue on Calle de los Jardines that opened in 1979 and lived through the Movida madrileña. La Violeta Shopping · 2 min walk A sweet shop on Plaza de Canalejas opened in 1915 by Mariano Gil and Pilar Temiño. Lhardy Food · 2 min walk A restaurant on Carrera de San Jerónimo opened in 1839 by Eugenio Huguemei, described by the tourism board as the first luxury restaurant in Madrid. Calatravas Church Church · 2 min walk The church of the former Royal Monastery of the Concepción, known as the Comendadoras de Calatrava, on Calle de Alcalá. Antigua Pastelería del Pozo Cafe · 2 min walk A pastry shop on Calle del Pozo near Puerta del Sol that the tourism board calls the oldest in Spain.

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Good to know

What is the address of San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts?
Calle de Alcalá 13, Madrid.
What are the opening hours of San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts?
Tue to Sun 10:00 to 15:00; Closed Mon. The permanent collection is open Tuesday to Sunday and holidays 10:00 to 15:00. Closed Mondays, 1 and 6 January, 1 and 30 May, 9 November, 24, 25 and 31 December. General ticket 10 euros covers the museum, the Goya gallery and exhibitions.
How long do you need at San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts?
Plan for 1.5 hours.
When is the best time to visit San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts?
Tuesday to Friday lunchtime.

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