Museo del Greco
Toledo museum in the Jewish quarter with about twenty works by El Greco, among them the Apostolado, and the largest group of paintings by Luis Tristán.
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About the museum
The Museo del Greco came about through the initiative of the Marquis of Vega-Inclán, who at the beginning of the 20th century recovered a 16th-century house and a Renaissance palace in Toledo's Jewish quarter, close to the site where the painter lived, to create a house museum devoted to his work. A royal order of 1910 accepted the transfer of the building, the board of trustees was established on 27 April that year, and the museum began its existence shortly afterwards. In 1920 the Marquis donated more than forty paintings by Spanish artists.
The building was refurbished in 1921 and was again the subject of interventions in 1950, 1960 and 1990. Between 2006 and March 2011 it remained closed for a new refurbishment, while part of its collections toured Spain in travelling exhibitions. It reopened on 24 March 2011 under its current name, Museo del Greco, which replaced that of Casa Museo del Greco, and with a more prominent role for the work of Luis Tristán.
The collection brings together some twenty paintings by El Greco, among them the Apostolado, considered one of the finest sets that survive, Las lágrimas de San Pedro, the portraits of Diego and Antonio de Covarrubias and the Vista y plano de Toledo. In 2021 a Crucifixion was added, the first work by the painter to enter the museum since 1910. The holdings are completed by the largest group of works by Luis Tristán and pieces by Jorge Manuel Theotocópuli, Juan Bautista del Mazo, Sorolla and Raimundo de Madrazo, as well as numerous works on deposit from the Museo del Prado. The museum is attached to the Ministry of Culture.
Highlights
- El Greco's Apostolado, one of the finest sets that survive
- Vista y plano de Toledo, one of the painter's most significant works
- Las lágrimas de San Pedro and the portraits of Diego and Antonio de Covarrubias
- Crucifixion by El Greco, added to the collection in 2021
- The largest group of paintings by Luis Tristán, a pupil of El Greco
Permanent exhibition
- Colección permanente del Museo del Greco – Tour of El Greco's paintings, among them the Apostolado, and of works by Luis Tristán, Jorge Manuel Theotocópuli and other artists in the rooms of the house museum.
- Founded
- 1911
- Operated by
- Ministerio de Cultura
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
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| Reduced | €1.50Cultural or educational groups of 8 to 25 people (50% discount) |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Free admission for under-18s, with accreditation. |
| Seniors | freeFree admission for over-65s, with accreditation. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with disabilities and one companion, with accreditation. |
| Students & apprentices | freeFree admission for students aged 18 to 25 and holders of the Carné Joven, with accreditation. |
| Groups (8+ people) | €1.50 per personGroups of 8 to 25 people; the visit must be requested from the museum at least 15 days in advance. |
| Families | freeFree admission for members of large families, with accreditation. |
| Museums of Toledo pass (Museo del Greco and Museo Sefardí, valid for 5 days) | €5 |
Free admission: Saturdays from 14:00 and all Sundays; 18 May, 12 October, 16 November and 6 December. In addition, at least four free days a month, one per week, set by ministerial resolution.
Free admission, with accreditation, is also available to unemployed people and pensioners, teaching staff, official tourist guides and practising journalists, the museum's cultural volunteers, and members of certain professional museum associations. The annual card is issued at the ticket office, from Tuesday to Friday, on request. Tickets can optionally be booked online.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Most spaces are accessible and have lifts, ramps and adapted toilets. Free wheelchairs, in limited numbers, are lent at the ticket office, and the counter has an induction loop. The Chapel, the Library and the Seguidores and Tristán rooms are not accessible.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 17 |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | free · Free admission for members of large families, with accreditation. |
- Family tours & workshops
Workshops and free visits for children aged 6 to 12 are organised on Saturday mornings and during holidays, with prior registration by email.
Getting there & parking
The museum is in the Jewish quarter, a few steps from the Museo Sefardí (Sinagoga del Tránsito), with which it shares the Museums of Toledo pass.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
- Coat check
The shop is inside the museum, so admission is needed to access it, and it sells postcards, prints and posters. The left-luggage service accepts suitcases, bags, cameras and laptops of less than 60 × 50 cm.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | no |
| School programs | yes |
| Photography | Photography without flash or tripod is permitted; artistic or editorial shoots require prior application. |
| Good to know | There are no audio guides; the museum's content is offered on its YouTube channel. Volunteers from CEATE give guided tours Tuesday to Friday at 12:00, and extra visits can be requested by email depending on availability. Drawing with dry techniques on paper up to A4 size is permitted; other copyists require authorisation. The educational programme Educamuseo offers workshop visits for all levels, from Infant education to Baccalaureate. |
