Summer 2023 has been the best ever in terms of audience figures since the Museum opened, exceeding all expectations. The number of visitors in June, July, and August totaled 489,946, 40.469 more than in summer 2022—when the exhibition Motion. Autos, Art, Architecture, then on view, attracted numerous people to the Museum—and 44,799 more than in 2018, the next best summer in the history of the Museum. These 2023 record figures confirm the excellent condition of the Museum and its increasing appeal.
In June, 106,418 visitors enjoyed the Museum exhibitions (305 more than in 2022); 165,418 in July (17,488 more than in 2022); and 218,087 in August (22,676 more than in 2022).
As to the visitor geographic origin this summer, 68% came from abroad (3% more than in 2022), with France amounting to 17%, followed by Italy, Germany, and The Netherlands (7% each), and the UK (6%).
Wednesday August 16 was the busiest day of these three months, with 8,949 visitors.
The total accumulated number of Museum visitors in 2023 now stands at 898,513, 15% over 2022 and 7% more than in 2018.
One of the main reasons of this success has undoubtedly been the Museum’s appealing special exhibitions, such as Oskar Kokoschka. A Rebel from Vienna, sponsored by the BBVA Foundation (through September 3); Lynette Yiadom-Boakye. No Twilight Too Mighty (through September 10); or Yayoi Kusama: 1945 to Now, sponsored by Iberdrola (through October 8).
