Let’s Talk about Science 

What if you could see some of the most representative paintings of the museum in a completely original and unique way? The whispers of the Big Bang is an activity that combines art and science by proposing, with a guided tour, to explain the current vision of science about the origin of the universe through some of the most significant 20th century plastic works of the Thyssen collections. This is a different way to visit the museum.

During this guided tour we learn about the Big Bang theory, understanding its main features and the most important moments of the evolution of the cosmos history. We talk about the first instants of the universe and the creation of atoms, about the cosmic microwave background, the formation of galaxies or dark matter. And we do it all in a unique setting, with works by Mondrian, Magritte or Klee, which help us to establish a fascinating association of ideas. A science talk in an extraordinary place. This activity is a collaboration between the museum and La Academia Arte y Ciencia.

The visit is guided (in spanish)  by Miguel Peiró, PhD in Particle Physics and Cosmology, and head of La Academia Arte y Ciencia.

In order to take part in these special tours, you only need to purchase your general admission ticket at our ticket office or via our website and pay an additional fee of €9.

Entangled worlds is an original guided tour that brings together art and science through quantum physics. This is an informal scientific talk, illustrated with masterpieces from the museum's permanent collection which help us to understand complex and extremely beautiful scientific concepts.

During this activity participants are immersed in the origins of quantum physics, in the concept of light quantum, in wave function and in quantum entanglement. This all happens in a simple, informative manner with the help of works by Van Gogh, Renoir and other artists. Take advantage of this unique experience to gain a new perspective on art and science. The activity is made possible through collaboration between the museum and the Academy of Art and Science. The tour is led by Miguel Peiró, doctor in Particle Physics and Cosmology and director of the Art and Science Academy.

To enjoy this special tour please book at the museum’s ticket desks or from its website, paying a supplement of €9 on the price of an entry ticket.

What if chaos had nothing to do with disorder but rather with sensibility? In fact, in science the concept of chaos has nothing to do with disorder. This tour aims to introduce participants to science in an original and simple manner, using masterpieces from the museum's permanent collection to help us understand the notion of chaos.

The beauty of chaos explores concepts such as complexity, non-linearity and emergence. Likewise, it reveals that chaos is not something unusual and is much more present in nature than we believe, even within each of us. Enjoy learning about science in a unique way, in an extraordinary space and through a different approach.

This activity is the result of collaboration between the museum and the Academy of Art and Science. The tour is led by Miguel Peiró, doctor in particle physics and cosmology and director of the Art and Science Academy.

To enjoy this special tour please book at the museum’s ticket desks or on its website, paying a supplement of €9 on the price of an entry ticket.