Prado Museum limits tour groups to improve the visitor experience

Visitors to the Prado Museum will soon notice a quieter, more intimate atmosphere when exploring one of the world’s most celebrated collections of art. In an effort to improve the overall visitor experience and ease congestion in its galleries, the Museo Nacional del Prado announced that it will reduce the maximum size of visitor groups from 30 to 20 people. The change, which takes effect immediately, reflects the museum’s ongoing effort to balance its growing popularity with the need to protect both the artworks and the quality of the visit. Groups that were already scheduled under the previous rules will still be honored until June 1, 2026. Museum officials say the measure is designed to create a more comfortable flow of visitors throughout the building. By limiting group size and encouraging tours during quieter periods of the day, the Prado hopes to reduce crowding in its galleries and allow visitors more time and space to engage with the artworks.