Spanish Phrase
¿A qué horas está abierto el museo?
Meaning
This question asks for the opening times of a particular museum. It is a polite way to inquire about the schedule, whether you are planning a visit or just curious about its hours of operation.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are at a tourist information desk, speaking with a local, or reading a brochure and need to know the exact hours the museum welcomes visitors.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Aquéhorasestáabiertoelmuseo?
¿A qué horas?
The phrase '¿A qué horas?' is used to ask for the specific times something occurs; note the preposition 'a' plus the interrogative 'qué' and the plural noun 'horas'.
Estar + abierto
Use 'estar' (not 'ser') with adjectives that describe a temporary state, such as 'abierto' (open). The adjective agrees in gender and number with the noun.
Agreement of abierto
'Abierto' matches the masculine singular noun 'museo', so it stays in its masculine singular form.
Article el
The definite article 'el' is used before a masculine singular noun when you refer to a specific museum.
🗨In Conversation
¿A qué horas está abierto el museo?
What time is the museum open?
Está abierto de 10 a.m. a 6 p.m. de lunes a sábado, y los domingos de 11 a.m. a 5 p.m.
It’s open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
✕Common Mistakes
¿A qué hora está abierto el museo?
Use the plural 'horas' when you expect a range of times; 'hora' implies a single moment.
¿A qué horas es abierto el museo?
The verb should be 'estar' for temporary states; 'ser' is incorrect here.
¿A qué horas está abierta el museo?
'Museo' is masculine, so the adjective must be masculine ('abierto'), not feminine ('abierta').
↔Alternatives
¿Cuál es el horario del museo?
What are the museum’s hours?
¿A qué hora abre el museo?
At what time does the museum open?
¿A qué hora cierra el museo?
At what time does the museum close?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking cities, museums often have free admission on certain days (e.g., the first Sunday of the month) or extended evening hours. When you ask about opening times, locals may also mention special closures for holidays or maintenance, so it’s useful to confirm the date you plan to visit.