Art & Design student trips to Madrid
For students on an Art, Design and Photography educational trip few places offer the concentrated satisfaction of Madrid’s Golden Triangle, where three of the world’s most important art museums sit within a short walk of each other in the centre of the city.
The Prado Museum houses over 7000 works, including a particularly strong collection of 17th and 18th century Spanish paintings including pieces by Goya, da Ribera and Velázquez.
The Museo Reina Sofía is homage to Spain’s 20th century artists and includes significant bodies of work by Dali and Picasso, amongst others. Probably it’s most famous piece is Picasso’s Guernica.
Whereas the other two institutions allow study in depth, The Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza provides diversity. It has artistic works from a staggering breadth of styles, including at least one piece from many of the most famous names.
Madrid’s artistic scene is by no means limited to these three museums, and Equity provide other excursions to enhance the understanding and perception of Art, Design and Photography students during their visit. Itineraries can be tailored to suit specific study requirements.
Suggested Itineraries
Our team of specialists can tailor-make any itinerary based on your curricular requirements, have a look at some of our suggested itineraries.
Accommodation
We choose properties which are suited to school groups. Audits are carried out on all properties featured, covering all safety and security concerns.
Excursions
We have subject-specific excursions that tick all the boxes for your curricular needs as well as providing life-enhancing cultural experiences.
Suggested Itinerary
BASIC
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day1
- Depart UK and travel to Madrid
- Centro de Arte Reina Sofia
- Evening at leisure - meals can be arranged
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day2
- Breakfast in accommodation
- El Circulo de Belles Artes
- Evening at Leisure
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day3
- Museo del Prado
- Thyssen Bornemisza Museum
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day4
- Check out of accommodation
- Depart Madrid for return to UK
N.B The basic 'from' prices do not include excursions, for a full package price...
Accommodation
Hotel Mediodia
- Great choice for those on a budget
- Right in the heart of Madrid
The hotel is conveniently located in the centre of Madrid. All 165 rooms, are en-suite, with TV and telephone. Facilities include a bar, cafeteria and meeting rooms. Breakfast is taken at the hotel and evening meals at a nearby restaurant.
Location: Sat within the Golden Triangle of Art, next to Atocha’s metro, train and bus stops and a short walk to numerous museums and sites.
Facilities:Free Wi-Fi, snack bar, 24 hour reception, common room.
Accommodation: Single and twin rooms available for staff, double to quadruple available to students. All rooms with en-suite, TV, daily housekeeping, fridge.
Meals: Buffet breakfast available.
Quick Tip: This is just a small sample of possible accommodations available. Please contact us for more information!
Subject Specific Excursions
Centro de Arte Reina Sofia
Spain's national museum for 20th century art, the Sofia is mainly dedicated to Spanish art including Picasso and Dali as well as a number of national and international temporary exhibitions. It also hosts a free-access library specializing in art, with a huge collection books, recordings and videos.
Museo del Prado
Madrid’s Prado Museum is one of the most renowned names in the Art world with an astonishing permanent collection ranging from over 4600 paintings of the world’s biggest masters to Greek and Roman sculptures. The museum also offers various temporary exhibitions and lectures throughout the year.
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
Known as part of the "Golden Triangle of Art", which also includes the Prado and the Reina Sofia national galleries, the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum offers visitors an overview of art from the 13th century to the late 20th century.
Mad is Mad
Mad is Mad is a gallery devoted to experimentation and creativity. It offers a wide range of affordable art from more than a 100 different artists, with the aim of bringing contemporary art closer to the public.
El Circulo de Belles Artes
Founded in 1888 by a group of artists, this museum houses exhibitions of drawings, paintings, sculpture, etchings, photography, ceramics and digital art; from Picasso to Goya.
Quick Tip: If you have an excursion in mind which you don't see listed, please get in touch anyway as we may still arrange it for you!
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