A Survival Guide to the Thyssen

The Thyssen, as it is normally referred to, is Madrid's third most important art museum and just across the street from the Prado Museum. It is also most likely the best and most complete private collection of art in the world. Undoubtedly there are other great private art collections in the world; however, this is the only one that builds a chronological narrative with outstanding examples from each period and very few gaps. Indeed, visiting the museum is like strolling through the last 600 years of art history. No other private collection presents anything similar.A Survival Guide to the Thyssen is a guidebook for the untrained, for those that believe they don't understand art, and for those that have ended up having to (or wanting to) spend some time in the Thyssen. In summary, this guide doesn't aim to instruct in art, but hopefully spark enough interest so as to make your visit more enjoyable.And remember that you are visiting the greatest private art collection in the world!