Contact & Faqs

We stage a variety of cultural outreach initiatives, all offering different ways of exploring the collection:

- Temporary exhibitions held in the exhibition hall at the Banco de España head offices on Plaza Cibeles.

- The ‘Open Doors’ programme of guided tours, where you can see some of the most important areas at the head offices and view some of its artistic heritage.

- The publications, digital resources and information available on this website, where you can access detailed information sheets on a wide selection of the artworks held by the institution.

- Cultural and educational activities organised around the Banco de España Collection.

The gallery hosts temporary exhibitions linked to the bank’s collection, offering the public access to some of the wealth of historical and artistic heritage the Banco de España has amassed over more than two centuries. Consult the programme of exhibitions here.

During temporary exhibitions, the Banco de España exhibition hall is open as follows:

- Tuesday to Saturday (except public holidays), 11 am – 2 pm; 4 pm – 8 pm.

- Closed on Sundays and Mondays.

Opening hours are subject to change. Please consult the specific webpage for the exhibition you want to visit.

Entrance to the exhibition hall is from Calle Alcalá 48 (Madrid).

No, admission to the Banco de España’s exhibition hall is free of charge.

Although advance booking for exhibitions at the Banco de España exhibition hall is not compulsory, it is recommended. You can book tickets here.

We have a programme of guided tours for all exhibitions at the Banco de España’s exhibition hall. You will find tour dates and times here.

Yes. The exhibition hall at the Banco de España’s Cibeles headquarters complies with current accessibility regulations.

This programme allows visitors to explore some of the most iconic architectural spaces at the Banco de España’s head offices on Plaza Cibeles and view a wide selection of the many artworks that form the core of its collection. Highlights include Goya's portraits of the governors of the Banco Nacional de San Carlos (predecessor to today’s Banco de España) and a recent portrait of King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia by photographer Annie Leibovitz. Further information is available here. 

Yes, advance reservation is essential for everyone wishing to go on a tour. Tickets are non-transferable and are associated with the individual visitor. You can book your tickets here.

During the booking process, visitors are asked to provide proof of identity, which will be linked to their ticket and must be shown on entry to the tour. You can book a maximum of 4 tickets per reservation. If you want to acquire more, you will have to make a separate booking, subject to availability.

We do not currently have a waiting list. It is a good idea to check the website regularly, as places may become available due to cancellations.

The tour includes some sections with steps. However, an accessible alternative is available if necessary.

Only accredited guide dogs and other assistance dogs are allowed on the tours.

We organise tours aimed at secondary schools, vocational training centres, high schools and universities. Check hours and availability here.

The Banco de España Collection is part of an artistic heritage that has been amassed over a period of more than two centuries.

It is very varied, encompassing paintings, drawings, sculptures and photographs, as well as a large number of valuable decorative items and graphic works.

The classical section contains work from the late fifteenth century to the end of the nineteenth century, while the contemporary section consists mostly of artworks from the second half of the twentieth century and the first decades of the twenty-first.

Detailed information on a wide selection of the works in the collection is available here.

Yes. This website includes a specific section on publications produced by the Banco de España Collection. These include the three-volume catalogue raisonné, brochures and catalogues for temporary exhibitions, and several monographic publications relating to our heritage collection. All publications can be downloaded in PDF format free of charge.

To request high-resolution images of works from the Banco de España Collection or enquire about any other information, please send us a message via our Contact form, giving details of your request.

Information on all exhibitions and other activities organised by the Banco de España Collection is available on the website. If you would like to receive information directly in your email, just subscribe to our Newsletter, via the homepage, following the links to ‘Subscribe to our newsletter’.