Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, Madrid
Madrid, Spain
Visitor Information
Museum Address
Calle de Alcalá 13, 28014 Madrid, Spain
Madrid, Spain
Ticket Prices
€8 (under 18 free)
Featured Artists
2 artists in database
The Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando was founded in 1752 by Ferdinand VI and serves as Spain's premier fine arts academy, modeled on the French and Italian academies. Housed in the former Goyeneche Palace on Calle de Alcalá since 1773, it combines an active teaching institution with a public museum.
The collection holds over 1,400 paintings, 600 sculptures, and 15,000 drawings. Goya studied here as a young man and later served as director of painting; thirteen of his works hang in the galleries. Masterworks by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, Francisco de Zurbarán, and Velázquez round out one of Madrid's most overlooked museum collections.
Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, Madrid in Madrid, Spain houses 3 masterpieces in our database, including works by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo and Francisco de Zurbarán. Notable works include St. Diego Giving Alms and Portrait of Fra Zumel Francisco.
Famous Works at Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, Madrid
Browse 3 notable artworks in our database. Click any work to see details and plan your visit.
Visiting Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, Madrid
Yes, especially for Goya fans. It's Madrid's overlooked treasure, steps from Puerta del Sol. The Goya collection rivals the Prado, the building is beautiful, and it's free on Wednesdays.
Goya studied at the academy, later became its director, and donated many works. The collection includes self-portraits, drawings, and the complete Disasters of War prints with the original copper plates.
Free every Wednesday. Other days €8 (reduced €4). Under 18 always free. Given the quality of the collection, it's a bargain even at full price.
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Browse Our CollectionPlease note: Artwork locations and display status may change. Some paintings may be on loan, in restoration, or moved to different galleries within the museum. We recommend contacting Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, Madrid directly to confirm specific artwork availability before your visit.
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