Zaragoza / The verdict
Is the Goya Museum in Zaragoza worth it?
Go if Goya is why you are in Zaragoza: the rebuilt museum reopened on October 9, 2026, with its print room and the Solo Goya. El arte de ver exhibition until January 10, 2027, at 14 EUR timed entry. On a tight schedule or a Monday, plan the Aljaferia or the basilica instead.
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The Zaragoza story
Zaragoza is Spain's most under-visited major city: the towering Basilica del Pilar on the Ebro, the Aljaferia's Mudejar palace where Aragon's kings lived, a Roman forum quarter under the modern centre, Goya's hometown museums, and the tapas lanes of El Tubo, all at half the tourist density of Madrid or Barcelona.
The verdict in 30 seconds
It depends
Go if Goya is why you are in Zaragoza: the rebuilt museum reopened on October 9, 2026, with its print room and the Solo Goya. El arte de ver exhibition until January 10, 2027, at 14 EUR timed entry. On a tight schedule or a Monday, plan the Aljaferia or the basilica instead.
Go if
- You are in Zaragoza from October 9, 2026 and want Goya's print series, from the Caprichos to the Disparates, in the museum's print room
- You want the Solo Goya. El arte de ver exhibition, which the museum lists from October 9, 2026 to January 10, 2027
- You are already on the Plaza del Pilar: the museum puts the Calle Santiago entrance a 3 to 10 minute walk from the center
Skip if
- You are in town on a Monday: the museum lists opening Tuesday to Saturday plus Sundays and holidays
- You want a free or cheap stop: general admission is 14 EUR, with reduced and free rates only for listed groups
- You have a Sunday afternoon only: Sunday and holiday hours end at 14:00
What it costs
- General admission: €14 (adults and children over 11; timed entry covering the collection and temporary exhibitions; under-12s, visitors with a disability over 33 percent and accredited journalists enter free). Official source, checked Oct 2026.
- Reduced admission: €10 (under-18s, ICOM members, unemployed visitors, youth-card holders, schools and large families, with ID shown at the desk). Official source, checked Oct 2026.
- Ibercaja client admission: €8 (the bank's client rate; the virtual reality experience Goya en las alturas costs 2 EUR on top of any ticket). Official source, checked Oct 2026.
What travelers report
Based on 3 traveler reports (Feb 2025 to Sep 2026) and the official sources linked on this page. 1 was negative.
What people like
- One guided group found the museum's works, shown at the Patio de la Infanta during the closure, a treat to see in a new setting, with the guide tracing Goya's evolution.
What people complain about
- One traveler arrived during the closure and was disappointed to find the museum shut until 2026.
How to do it right
- Enter from Calle Santiago 28, which the museum puts a 3 to 10 minute walk from the Plaza del Pilar; the nearest tram stop is Plaza Espana / Plaza del Pilar (Murallas)
- Buy the timed ticket before going: entry runs on time slots chosen at purchase
- Bring ID for a reduced or free rate; the desk checks it on the day
- Give the print room time: the museum lists the Caprichos, Disparates, Tauromaquia, Desastres de la Guerra and Toros de Burdeos series
- Add the 2 EUR virtual reality experience, Goya en las alturas, if you want it; it is a supplement to the ticket
- Check hours: Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 to 20:00, Sundays and holidays 10:00 to 14:00; October 12 runs 10:00 to 14:00
The trap to avoid
Turning up on a Monday or a Sunday afternoon. The museum lists Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 to 20:00 and Sundays and holidays 10:00 to 14:00, with entry on timed slots, so book a slot before you walk over from the basilica.
What to do instead
Why this verdict
The Museo Goya has just come back. The museum closed for its expansion and, as regional press reported, reopened to visitors on October 9, 2026, with a new entrance from Calle Santiago beside the Plaza del Pilar. Traveler reports from the closure period split along that timeline. One traveler who reached Zaragoza in 2025 was disappointed to find it shut until 2026 and saw Goya works at the Aljaferia instead. A guided group that visited the Goya. Interludio show, where part of the collection hung at the Patio de la Infanta during the works, enjoyed seeing it in a new setting and praised the guide’s tour of Goya’s career.
That leaves the case for going resting on what the museum itself publishes. Its print room lists the major series, from the Caprichos and the Desastres de la Guerra to the Tauromaquia, the Disparates and the Toros de Burdeos, and the reopening exhibition, Solo Goya. El arte de ver, runs to January 10, 2027. For travelers who came to Zaragoza for Goya, those are the reasons to book. For a general sightseer with one day in the city, the 14 EUR ticket and a timed slot are real costs to weigh.
The verdict is depends because the split is about the visitor more than the building. A Goya enthusiast in town on a weekday gets a rebuilt museum a few minutes from the Plaza del Pilar. Someone passing through on a Monday, or with only a Sunday afternoon, meets a closed door or a short window.
Timing and tickets
The museum sells timed slots, chosen at purchase, and the ticket covers the collection and temporary exhibitions. General admission is 14 EUR, reduced 10 EUR for listed groups with ID, and under-12s enter free. The virtual reality experience adds 2 EUR. Hours are Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 to 20:00 and Sundays and holidays 10:00 to 14:00, with October 12 on the shorter schedule. The reopening falls inside the Fiestas del Pilar, so slots in the first week are the ones to secure early.
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Questions
Is the Museo Goya open again?
Yes. Regional press reported the public reopening on October 9, 2026, after the expansion works, and the museum's own site lists current hours and fares.
How much is a ticket?
General admission is 14 EUR, reduced 10 EUR, the Ibercaja client rate 8 EUR, and under-12s enter free, per the museum's fares page checked on 2026-10-09. The VR experience adds 2 EUR.
What exhibition is on at the reopening?
The museum lists Solo Goya. El arte de ver from October 9, 2026 to January 10, 2027. The ticket covers the collection and temporary exhibitions.
When is it open?
Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 to 20:00, Sundays and holidays 10:00 to 14:00. It closes January 1 and 6 and December 25.
Where is the entrance?
Calle Santiago 28, a 3 to 10 minute walk from the Plaza del Pilar according to the museum.
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