SPAIN MUSEUM PASS
 

Is there a museum pass for museums in Madrid, Bilboa and Barcelona? If so, where can I buy a museum it? Thanks.

Catalina,<BR>There's a museum pass for the "big 3" in Madrid, the Thyssen Bornemisza, Prado and Centro Reina Sofia, called the "paseo del arte". You can purchase it at any of the 3 museums-I buy mine at the Reina Sofia, which is where I always start (never at the Prado because of the lines). It costs 7.66 euros and represents about a 20% savings over buying each entrance ticket individually; however the Prado is free on Sat. after 2:30 p.m. and all day Sun., but that's also when it's most crowded, particularly in the summer.

Thank you for the info and the tips. Catalina

Catalina,<BR>You're welcome, but I should have used a calculator! My math skills are decidedly lacking; the "paseo del arte" is about a 30% savings over 3 individual tickets, and the "paseo" is valid for 1 visit to each, but good for 1 yr. Also forgot to mention that the Reina Sofia is also free after 2:30 p.m. on Sat. and all day Sun.<BR><BR>I believe there's also some sort of pass for Barcelona's "Modernista" buildings, but can't recall the details.<BR>Hope someone will post on this.<BR><BR>Bilbao's unsung gem, the Museo de Bellas Artes, is free on Wed.

In Bilbao, the Guggenheim and the Museo de Bellas Artes have a common ticket allowing you to visit both. I don´t have the price right now, but it is only a bit more than the normal price at the Guggenheim. You can buy it at their box offices, or once you are in Bilbao, at some ATM´s called Teleka from the BBK bank.<BR>Check their websites :<BR>http://www.guggenheim-bilbao.es<BR>http://www.museobilbao.com<BR><BR>Rgds, Cova<BR>

Thanks to both of you. I have printed your helpful responses and will take them with me to Spain.