The Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection Foundation

Created in 1988, the Fundación Colección Thyssen-Bornemisza belongs to the public sector and is responsible for the management of the museum, its conservation, study, public exhibition and dissemination of the collection of works of art acquired by the Spanish State in 1993. Since 2004, it has also been responsible for the Carmen Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection (initially as a long-term loan and from February 2022 by means of a lease agreement) and for the extension of the Palacio de Villahermosa. Since it opened to the public in 1992, the museum has increased the number and variety of temporary exhibitions, educational programmes and various cultural and commercial activities.

The team that ensures the smooth running of the museum has increased continually over the years. However it is each team member’s vision and drive that carries the museum forward.

The museum has always emphasised its goal of promoting its collection by organising various events and programmes aimed at different audiences. This continues to be a key objective together with ensuring that we offer quality and innovation to our visitors and partners. The museum's strategy is to achieve a streamlined administrative management by maximising income whilst controlling the necessary expenses involved in carrying out an extensive cultural offering.  We also guarantee the excellent condition of our exhibitions rooms and the maintenance and quality of our facilities and services.

With our transparent and efficient management we are committed to being a leading example of a Spanish cultural institution.

The foundation is governed by a board of trustees, the highest governing body, made of up to twelve members: four senior officials within the Ministries of Culture and Finance (active or retired), including the Minister of Culture, who is also the President of the Board; four trustees appointed by the Council of Ministers by Royal Decree (i.e. government patrons); and four trustees chosen by the Thyssen-Bornemisza family, including the Baroness Thyssen-Bornemisza, who holds the lifetime position of Vice-President.