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- Stimulate your senses and learn something new on this 1-hour visit to the popular and family-friendly Museum of Illusions in Madrid.
- Walk through the disorienting Vortex Tunnel, snap whacky pics in the Upside Down room, peer into a collection of holograms, and more.
- Physically interact with displays to create mind-blowing scenes for Instagram like playing a card game with your 'doppelgangers' at the Clone Table!
Inclusions
- 1-hr entry to the Museum of Illusions
- Access to all rooms & facilities
- Support in English & Spanish
Exclusions
- Live guide
- Tip: It is highly recommended to ensure your cameras are charged and have sufficient memory to enjoy the experience best.
- Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Pram/Stroller Accessibility.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum Official Masterpieces Tour
- The permanent collection of Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum is a wonderful journey into the history of art, made all the more surreal with the company of a deeply knowledgeable guide.
- A part of the museums included in the "Golden Triangle of Art", Thyssen-Bornemisza houses masterpieces spanning from the 13th to the 20th century.
- With an expert guide by your side, you can be privy to the secrets, anecdotes, and curiosities behind history's most iconic artworks.
- Dive deep into the life and works of revered masters like Van Gogh, Picasso, Dali, and many more. Understand their influences, motivations, and why they are hailed as classical art icons.
Inclusions
- Entry to Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
- Expert, Spanish-speaking guide
- The tour is conducted in Spanish and is available every Saturday, Sunday, and bank holidays.
- Noteworthy artworks from the collection include Christ and the Samaritan Woman, Jesus Among the Doctors, The Nymph at the Fountain, Portrait of Henry VIII of England, and Harlequin with a Mirror.
- The use of face masks is mandatory for everyone except those who are medically exempt. Those exempt are asked to collect a label at the museum's Information Desk, which is to be worn throughout the visit.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
- Visit Prado Museum and Renia Sofìa with fast-track access and knowledgeable guides.
- At Prado, learn about the museum’s history as you walk around admiring the artwork.
- Spot a variety of artists from the 12th century to the early 20th century.
- At Renia Sofìa, admire the work of some of the finest 20th Century Spanish artists, including Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dali.
- Discover amazing pieces from Abstractionism to Cubism, Surrealism to Modernism by different artists.
Inclusions
- Admission to both museums
- Bilingual guide (simultaneously in English & Spanish)
Exclusions
- Audio guide
- Optional tips
- Hotel pick up & drop off
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Skip-the-Line Extended Validity Tickets to Cívitas Metropolitano Stadium Tour & Museum
- Atlético Madrid's home stadium and museum beckons. Discover the secrets of the football club and its playing field with these flexible-dated tickets.
- Skip the lines to enter key areas like the changing rooms of the first team, the presidential box, and the press room during your stadium tour.
- Relive the most unforgettable moments of Atlético history in the new 1,400 square-meter interactive museum, Atleti Territory.
- The museum displays the club’s historic gear alongside trophies won over the years and enthralls with virtual reality, games, phone booths, and more!
Inclusions
- Skip-the-line entry to Cívitas Metropolitano Stadium tour
- Skip-the-line entry to Atleti Territory Museum
- Tip: The Wanda Metropolitano megastore located in the stadium sells the latest official Atlético Madrid seasonal jersey kits and more.
- On a match day, the tour will be closed 5 hours prior to the match.
- These tickets can't be cancelled. However, you can use them any time until 17 September, 2024.
- These tickets are valid until 17 September, 2024.
Timed Entry Tickets to Prado Museum with Audio Guide
- Explore the 18th-century neoclassical Prado Museum with an audio guide in 13 languages! Grab these tickets to Spain’s most extensive art collection.
- Find timeless works from the 12th to the 20th century – admire the Renaissance-era Danaë by Titian and the Surrealist Buste de Femme by Picasso.
- Wander the halls lined with 1,000 sculptures and 20,000 artworks. Gaze into Las Meninas by Velázquez, Francisco Goya’s red chalk sketches, and more!
Inclusions
- Timed entry to Prado Museum
- Access to the permanent collections
- Audio guide in 13 languages
Exclusions
- Live guide
- Headphones
- Tip: Keep an eye out for one of the most recognizable and morbidly brilliant oil paintings by Francisco Goya — Saturn Devouring His Son.
- The audio guide is available in Spanish, Catalan, Galician, Basque, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Korean, & Chinese.
- Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Cloakroom.
- Note that the following are not allowed during this experience: food and beverages.
- Photography is strictly prohibited inside the venue.
- Some sections of the museum are sometimes subject to last-minute closures at the authorities' discretion.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
With plenty of museums and galleries to explore, the Spanish capital is home to many of the greatest works of art by some of history’s most popular artists. Want to dig a little deeper into the world of contemporary and fine arts of Madrid, or wish to explore the history, we have chosen a list of the top 15 museums in Madrid that are worth a visit.
15 Best Museums in Madrid
Discover art, history and culture at the best museums in Madrid.
1. Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
Art Museum
The Reina Sofia Museum is a modern counterpart of the Prado, consisting of collections of famous artists like Picasso, Miro, Dali and more.
Why Visit: One thing you need to check out is ‘Guernica’, Picasso’s impassioned denunciation of fascism and war in a single frame.
Timings: Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, and Mon: 10 AM – 9 PM, Sun: 10 AM - 2:30 PM, Sun: Closed
Address: Museo *Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, C. de Sta. Isabel, 52, 28012 Madrid, Spain. Find on map
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2. Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
Art Museum
The museum houses a private collection of 775 paintings. It was beautifully revamped by the architect Rafael Moneo from 1982 to 1992.
Why Visit: Get an insight into the Western art history by following the collection in chronological order.Don’t miss out on the temporary exhibitions.
Timings: 10AM – 7PM (Tue-Sun), 12 PM – 4 PM (Mon)
Address: Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, P.º del Prado, 8, 28014 Madrid, Spain. Find on map
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3. Museo Nacional Del Prado
Art Museum
Known for being the world’s first public museum, it houses a massive collection in a gigantic 1819 neoclassical building.
Why Visit: Discover masterpieces by Italian and French artists, Flemish masters and the Spanish. The Velazquez rooms are a highlight.
Timings: 10AM – 8 PM (Mon-Sat), 10 AM – 7 PM (Sun)
Address: Museo Nacional del Prado, C. de Ruiz de Alarcón, 23, 28014 Madrid, Spain. Find on map
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4. National Archaeological Museum
History Museum
A museum that perfectly preserves the history of the nation, right from prehistoric to modern times, an insight into where we all came from.
Why Visit: Be awestruck by the mammoth tusks, still attached to the skull. Wander through the artefacts on display with findings from various cultures.
Timings: 9:30 AM – 8 PM (Mon-Sat), 9:30 AM – 3 PM (Sun)
Address: National Archaeological Museum, Calle de Serrano, 13, 28001 Madrid, Spain. Find on map
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5. Naval Museum of Madrid
History Museum
The Naval Museum portrays the history of the Spanish Navy, since the Catholic Monarchs in the 15th century, up to the modern times.
Why Visit: Offers an entertaining mix of artefacts and historic objects from Spain’s maritime pursuits.Don’t miss the map of Juan de la Cosa, the early preserved map of the Americas.
Timings: 10 AM – 7 PM (Mon-Sun)
Address: Naval Museum, P.º del Prado, 3, 28014 Madrid, Spain. Find on map
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6. Matadero Madrid
Art Museum
A former slaughterhouse converted into a lively culture centre, that serves creative process, participatory artistic training and creates a dialogue between the arts.
Why Visit: Drink, dine and soak yourself in contemporary art. Make sure you attend a concert that happens late evening hours.
Timings: 9 AM – 10 PM (Mon-Sun)
Address: Matadero Madrid, Pl. de Legazpi, 8, 28045 Madrid, Spain. Find on map
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7. Museo de América
History Museum
The museum provides an unrivalled collection that brings together the cultures and religions of the Americas in their art and artefacts.
Why Visit: Get inspired by the only surviving Mayan illustrated glyph manuscripts in the world. Major pre-Columbian cultures are represented on the carvings.
Timings: 9:30 AM – 3 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat and Sun), 9:30 AM – 7 PM (Thu)
Address: Museum of the Americas, Av. de los Reyes Católicos, 6, 28040 Madrid, Spain. Find on map
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8. CaixaForum Madrid
Art Museum
CaixaForum Madrid is a museum and cultural centre, a modern space that has rotating exhibitions and the city’s first vertical garden.
Why Visit: Gain a different perspective on modern art. The art exhibition gallery will give you a modern and cool collection of art and exhibits.
Timings: 10 AM – 8 PM (Mon-Sun)
Address: CaixaForum Madrid, P.º del Prado, 36, 28014 Madrid, Spain. Find on map
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9. Museo Sorolla
Art Museum
Museo Sorolla is dedicated to Valencia-born Joaquín Sorolla, who was into the celebration of ‘luminism’, also known as the celebration of light.
Why Visit: Enjoy luminous artworks in Sorolla’s home and workspace. The gardens are not to be missed.
Timings: 10 AM – 3 PM (Thu, Sun), 2:45 PM – 8 PM (Sun), 9:30 AM – 8 PM (Tue, Wed)
Address: Sorolla Museum, P.º del Gral. Martínez Campos, 37, 28010 Madrid, Spain. Find on map
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10. Romanticism Museum
History Museum
Witness how people lived in the 19th-century Romantic era of Spain and see the artwork with interesting aspects like decorative arts, paintings, photography and even drawings.
Why Visit: See for yourself the intricate paintings, chinas, pianos and more from the time. Get the old-world vibe at the museum’s quaint Café del Jardin.
Timings: 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM (Tue- Sat), 10 AM – 3 PM (Sun)
Address: National Museum of Romanticism, C. de San Mateo, 13, 28004 Madrid, Spain. Find on map
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11. National Museum of Natural Sciences
Science Museum
The museum has an array of more than 10 million specimens, from tissue and DNA to plants, evolution of humans, dinosaurs and more.
Why Visit: Admire the 20-metre-long whale skeleton hanging from the ceiling. Be a part of a hands-on experience at the temporary exhibitions.
Timings: 10 AM – 5 PM (Mon-Fri), 10 AM – 8 PM (Sat-Sun)
Address: National Museum of Natural Sciences, C. de José Gutiérrez Abascal, 2, 28006 Madrid, Spain. Find on map
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12. Lázaro Galdiano Museum
Art Museum
The museum consists of a collection of 15,000 paintings and objects from centuries, a collection from over 70 years by Jose Lazaro Galdiano.
Why Visit: Witness what Lazaro accumulated, including paintings by Goya and Bosch, some incredible Renaissance ornamental metalwork and more.
Timings: 9:30 AM – 3 PM (Sat-Thu), Closed (Fri)
Address: Lázaro Galdiano Museum, C. Serrano, 122, 28006 Madrid, Spain -Find it on a map
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13. National Museum of Decorative Arts
Art Museum
The Decorative Arts Museum consists of more than 15,000 objects, tapestries and furniture from all over Spain and China.
Why Visit: Feast your eyes with all thing’s gold and silver, marvel at the 19th century doll houses, and more.
Timings: 10 AM – 5 PM (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sat), 1 PM – 5 PM ( Sun and Mon)
Address: C. de Montalbán, 12, 28014 Madrid, Spain. Find on map
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14. Cerralbo Museum
Art Museum
A state-owned museum that houses the art and historical collections of Enrique de Aguilera y Gamboa, Marquis of Cerralbo, who passed away in 1922.
Why Visit: It reflects the tastes of the period through a wide variety in the work of art. See how the aristocratic family lived in the era.
Timings: 10 AM – 3 PM (Mon-Sun)
Address: Cerralbo Museum, C. de Ventura Rodríguez, 17, 28008 Madrid, Spain. Find on map
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15. Railway Museum
History Museum
The Railway Museum in Madrid shows how the railway system looked during the 1880 and display the railroad collections in Europe.
Why Visit: Witness an actual locomotive engine from the 1800s. Learn how the railway originated in Spain and see the first steam engine and locomotives..
Timings: 10 AM – 3 PM (Sun – Wed), 10 AM – 7 PM (Thu- Sat)
Address: Railway Museum, Paseo de las Delicias, 61, 28045 Madrid, Spain. Find on map
Know MoreArt Museums in Madrid
Discover some of the best art museums in Madrid.
Prado Museum
Thyssen – Bornemisza Museum
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National Museum of Romanticism
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CaixaForum Madrid
Museo Reina Sofia
History Museums in Madrid
Explore some of the most intriguing history museums in Madrid.
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Museo Arqueologico Nacional
Naval Museum
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Casa Museo Lope de Vega
Museo de Historia de Madrid
Museo de America
Museo del Ferrocarril de Madrid
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Museo de la Catedral de la Almudena
Museo de San Isidro
Cada de Velazquez
Science Museums in Madrid
Indulge in the world of science and technology with these science museums in Madrid.
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National Museum of Natural Sciences
National Museum of Science and Technology
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The Robot Museum
Museo Postal y Telegrafico
Entertainment Museums in Madrid
Explore some of the fun side of Madrid.
Casa Museo Lope de Vega
Museo del Aire
Thyssen – Bornemisza Museum
Tips for Visiting Museums in Madrid
- Avoid Crowds: Visit museums in Madrid early in the morning to avoid huge crowds.
- Book Tickets Online: To save yourself the hassle of standing in queues and to also get great deals and discounts, book tickets to visit musuems in Madrid online.
- Take a Guided Tour: The museums in Madrid are rich with art and history and you might often miss important displays if you're on your own. Take a guided tour to help enhance and enrich your experience.
Frequently Asked Questions About Museums in Madrid
Reina Sofía is the most-visited museum in Madrid, receiving more than three million visitors yearly.
- Museo Nacional del Prado
- National Museum of Romanticism
- Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
- Paul Gauguin's Mata Mua - Reina Sofia Museum
- Hieronymus Bosch's St. John the Baptist in the Wilderness - Museo Lázaro Galdiano
- Sofonisba Anguissola's Portrait of Philip II of Spain - Museo Nacional del Prado
- The Garment Museum | Spanish Clothing
- The Robot Museum | Technology Museum
- Museum for the Blind | Dedicated to the Blind
- Postal and Telegraph Museum | Posts and Postal History
- INEF Museum | Modern Art
Tickets to Prado Museum in Madrid begin from €15, while the cost for others vary from €10 to €24.
Yes. Many museums in Madrid offer discounts for kids. Some even offer free access for students with valid IDs.
There is no age limit for entering museums in Madrid. Visitors of all ages can explore the unique museums in the Spanish capital. However, some museums may have restrictions on certain exhibits for young children.
Yes. Museums in Madrid can be comfortably explored by all visitors, including those with disabilities.
- Adapted restrooms
- Ramps and platforms
- Elevators
- Audio guides
- Sign language interpretation
- Rented wheelchairs
Museums in Madrid don’t have a dress code, but ensure you wear respectful clothing. Museums are formal places, so it’s better to wear smart casuals.
Museums in Madrid may involve substantial walking. Depending on the museum you visit, you might need between 2-4 hours to explore the artefacts in the museum.