Created in 1988, the Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection Foundation pioneered a new formulation for the private management of public assets in Spain, and Its Apparent Efficacy Has Been Opened ever since the museum doors in October 1992 STI. Since That Time, Both the museum and the foundation That Manages Have grown and evolved it, Expanding the collections and facilities With The Addition of the Carmen Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection as a long-term loan in 2004 and the extension of the Villahermosa Palace, as Increasing the number as well and variety of Activities, temporary exhibitions and Educational Programmes. The team of people who makes the institution's daily Existence Also possible've Been augmented, But The Engine That Keeps Running Smoothly the foundation've Always Been Their drive and motivation.

THROUGHOUT ITS history, the museum has always Placed special emphasis on STI goal of disseminating the Collection With Programmes and Activities Designed to Involve every kind of audience in culturally ITS project. This is still a top priority, as is the goal of satisfying the Demands of visitors and Collaborators by Applying criteria of constant innovation and quality. The museum's strategy is to Achieve a streamlined administrative management, seeking to Maximise Revenues and Control The Costs Involved in an intense Organising Programme of Cultural Activities, as well as Conditions to Ensure optimum gallery, maintenance of the facilities and high standards for services. Our Commitment is to raise the bar of quality in the Spanish culture by Implementing transparent sand, Effective and efficient management practices.