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Museo Nacional del Prado
A world-famous art museum, the Prado houses an excellent and extremely varied collection of works. The museum is one of the world’s largest, and focuses on paintings, sculptures and drawings, as well as other artistic forms. Most of the works in the exhibits were originally part of the collection of Carlos IV. The museum is spread over three floors and organized by artist, school and themes. One of the most noteworthy sections is the collection of Spanish paintings from the 17th and 18th centuries, including several famous works by Velázquez and Goya. There are also a variety of paintings by El Greco, Titian, Boticelli, Tintoretto, Rubens, Durer and Van Dyck. The gallery devoted to the decorative arts features the famous Tesoro del Delfín, and there is an extensive collection of Greek and Roman sculpture on the ground floor. There is a nice bookshop in the museum, as well as a reference library.
Opening times: Tues - Sun 9 am - 7 pm
Entrance prices: € 6 general admission, € 3 for students and EU members, free on Sundays and for people under 18.
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Paseo del Prado
28014
Madrid
Tel: +34 91 3302800
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Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia
This is Madrid’s main modern art museum, featuring works from several of the most prominent artists of the 20th century. There are a number of Picassos and Dalís as well as works by Tàpies, Chillida, Miró, Gris, Cobursier, Roberto Matta and many others. Several important works were acquired from the legacies that Dalí and Miró left to the museum. The permanent collection is located on the second floor, while the other areas are devoted to changing exhibits. There are several rooms dedicated to the cubists, displaying many of the museum’s most important works. The majority of the art is Spanish, though there are works from painters all over the globe. The museum itself is located in what used to be the General Hospital, commissioned by Carlos III. It is now a historic monument. The museum includes a library, research centre, gift shop and café.
Opening times: Mon and Wed - Sat 10 am - 9 pm, Sun 10 am - 2.30 pm
Entrance prices: € 3 general admission, € 1.50 for students, free for children (under 18) and senior citizens
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Santa Isabel 52
28012
Madrid
Tel: +34 91 4675062
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Museo Arqueológico Nacional
A gem of a museum covering the history of human civilizations, the archaeology museum has exhibits to interest everyone. It is located in a historic building commissioned by Isabel II and os one of the best “Isabelline” monuments in Madrid. The permanent exhibit covers the whole scope of human history, providing the visitor with a tour of prehistory, then up through the ages to the Renaissance and eventually modern times. There are thousands of artifacts on display, representing ancient civilizations mainly in Italy, Greece, Cyprus in Egypt. One of the highlights is the reproduction of the Altamira caves and cave paintings. These caves were discovered in northern Spain and feature prehistoric paintings on the walls. Other exhibits not to miss include the Egyptian mummies, the Spanish-Roman decorative art collection and the Mudejar ceramics. There is also a library specializing in art, history and archaeology books.
Opening times: Winter: Tues - Sat 9.30 am - 8.30 pm, Sun 9.30 am - 2.30 pm, Summer: Tues - Sat 9.30 am - 6.30 pm, Sun 9.30 am - 2 pm
Entrance prices: € 3 general admission, € 1.50 for students, free for children (under 18) and senior citizens
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Calle Serrano 13
28001
Madrid
Tel: +34 91 5777912
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Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza
Originally a private collection, this museum displays works collected over generations by the Thyssen-Bornemisza family. It is housed in the impressive Villahermosa Palace, a 19th century building recently renovated by architect Rafael Moneo. The works collected here are a perfect compliment to those found at the Prado and the Reina Sofia because they bridge some of the gaps in their collections. The Thyssen-Bornemisza paintings date from the 13th century all the way through 20th century pop art, and the collection of Impressionist works is a particular highlight. Other important works include ones by Caravaggio, Van Gogh, Gauguin, Matisse and Kandinsky. A new building has recently been added on to the old one, comprising 18 rooms, some of which are dedicated to temporary exhibitions.
Opening times: Tues - Sun 10 am - 7 pm
Entrance prices: € 6 general admission, € 4 for students and senior citizens, free for children under 12
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Paseo del Prado 8
28014
Madrid
Tel: +34 91 3690151
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Museo de Cera
This popular wax museum presents many of the important people and events from Spanish history through incredibly life-like wax models. There is a section dedicated to monarchs and government leaders, scenes from the Roman, Visigoth and Arab periods, as well as many famous figures from art, literature, science and sports. Several of the rooms have a tendency toward the dramatic and the gory, such as a reproduction of a torture chamber used by the Spanish Inquisition and the crime section where scenes from the Expreso de Andalucía train murders are brought to life. There is a special room devoted to bullfights as well.
Opening times: Mon - Fri 10 am- 2.30 pm and 4.30 pm - 8.30 pm, Sat and Sun 10.30 pm - 8.30 pm
Entrance prices: € 9 general admission, € 6 for senior citizens and children under 10
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Paseo de Recoletos 41
28004
Madrid
Tel: +34 91 3192649
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Museo del Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales
This museum belongs to a still-functioning convent, run by Franciscan nuns of the order of St. Clare. The museum features a wonderful collection of paintings, sculptures, tapestries and metalwork. Most of the art was donated to the convent during the reigns of Carlos I and Felipe II, and some of the most important works are by Zurbarán, Rubens, Titian and Juan de Mena. The nuns began displaying their art collection to the public in 1960, and in 1987 won the European Museum of the Year award. The convent itself is very scenic, a 16th century building with charming cloisters and gardens.
Opening times: Tues - Thurs and Sat 10.30 am - 12.45 pm and 4 pm - 5.45 pm, Fri 10.30 am - 12.45 pm, Sun 11 am - 1.45 pm
Entrance prices: € 4.20 general admission, € 1.80 for students, children and senior citizens, free for EU members on Wednesdays
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Plaza de las Descalzas
28013
Madrid
Tel: +34 91 5420059
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Museo de Escultura al Aire Libre
Many people don’t stop to look at the sculptures here, or notice that it is actually an open air museum, because the pieces of art blend in so well to the surrounding environment. It is definitely worth taking a good look, however. There are fifteen sculptures in total, all by 20th century Spanish avant-garde artists. Many of the sculptors are quite famous, such as Miró, Chillida, Subirachs, Torner, Alfaro and Chirino. Chillida’s mammoth Sirena varada (Stranded Siren) is one of the most striking, and took several skilled engineers to get in place.
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Castellana 41
28046
Madrid
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Museo de Antropología
This extensive museum about world cultures and people has collections divided by geographic areas, including rooms dedicated to the Philippines, Asia, Africa, and America. The Philippine collection is the most elaborate, but all bring cultures of both past and present to life through everyday objects, clothes, weapons, ceremonial articles and other artifacts. The Asia exhibit has a variety of Hindu, Buddhist and Islamic artifacts, while the Africa collection includes tribal artifacts from all over the continent. Most of the items in the America section were collected during the 1862 - 1865 Pacific Expedition. The museum building itself is interesting and has been declared an official heritage site.
Opening times: Tues - Sat 10 am - 7.30 pm, Sun 10 am - 2 pm
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Alfonso XII 68
28014
Madrid
Tel: +34 91 5306418
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Planetario de Madrid
Learn all about the fascinating world of astronomy in this interactive museum. The main draw is the huge planetarium dome where the shows take place. Here, visitors are treated to fascinating documentaries about space and the stars, as they see them represented in visual displays on the dome, accompanied by amazing surround sound. You will learn all about different kinds of stars and constellations, see the planets and stars in their orbits, and see many other things that go on in space. There are also educational computer facilities and video shows. There is a small entrance fee for the planetarium shows, but admission to video screenings, exhibitions and the computer facilities is free.
Opening times: Tues- Fri 9.30 am - 1.45 pm (students and scholars only), and 5 pm - 7.45 pm, Sat and Sun 11 am - 1.45 pm and 5 pm - 8.45 pm
Entrance prices to shows: € 3 general admission, € 1.20 children aged 2 - 14 and senior citizens
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Avenida del Planetario 16
28045
Madrid
Tel: +34 91 4673461
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