Museum

San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts

Address

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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What's on near San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts

Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts, from the weekly Madrid events calendar.

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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Performance On now From €20

Miguel Lago - Miserable

19 Sept to 12 Dec Teatro Alcázar

Show at Teatro Alcázar, listed on esmadrid.com, the Madrid tourism board.

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Concert On now From €17.04

Strad - Ícaro

31 Oct to 21 Nov Teatro Alcázar

Concert at Teatro Alcázar, listed on esmadrid.com, the Madrid tourism board.

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Performance €21.30

Un matrimonio sin filtros

11 Feb to 28 Mar 2027 Teatro Alcázar

Show at Teatro Alcázar, in Spanish, listed on esmadrid.com, the Madrid tourism board.

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Smaller local events nearby

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
Reconectados special: artificial intelligence workshop Activities
Thu 12 Nov · Espacio Fundación Telefónica, Chueca
Public talk, workshop or visit at Espacio Fundación Telefónica.
11:00 to 13:00 · Map · Source: Fundación Telefónica · Especial RECONECTADOS: Inteligencia Artificial

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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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Sol and Centro is the middle of old Madrid, from Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor out to Gran Vía. It has the densest run of old shops, chocolate houses and taverns on the map.

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Casa Mira Shopping · 2 min walk
Oratorio del Caballero de Gracia Church · 3 min walk
Casa de Diego Shopping · 3 min walk
La Casa del Abuelo Food · 3 min walk
Museo Chicote Nightlife · 3 min walk
La Barraca Food · 4 min walk
Puerta del Sol Landmark · 4 min walk
Metrópolis Building Landmark · 4 min walk

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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