Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum

The Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid, officially known as the Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza, is one of the most renowned art museums in Spain. It forms part of the "Golden Triangle of Art" in Madrid, alongside the Prado Museum and the Reina Sofía Museum.

The Thyssen collection is particularly noted for filling in the gaps in the Prado's collection, offering a more complete view of European art history. One of the museum's standout features is its focus on Northern European art, with works that provide a detailed glimpse into Dutch, Flemish, and German painting traditions.

The Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum was inaugurated in 1992, primarily to house the private art collection of the Thyssen-Bornemisza family, one of the most significant private art collections in the world. The collection was amassed by Heinrich Thyssen and later expanded by his son, Hans Heinrich Thyssen-Bornemisza, who sought to bring together masterpieces spanning centuries.In 1988, the Spanish government purchased the core collection to prevent it from being dispersed and to keep it within Spain. The deal was finalized, and the museum opened its doors to the public four years later.