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Fundación MAPFRE – Sala Recoletos

ArtPhotographyOpen until 8pmFrom €5Banco de España (Metro Line 2)

Fundación MAPFRE's Sala Recoletos occupies the Palacio de la Duquesa de Medina de las Torres, an 1880s mansion on the Paseo de Recoletos, and has staged the foundation's rotating exhibition programme since 2008. Its roughly 1,000 m² of galleries host large-scale loan shows spanning painting and sculpture from the late 19th and early 20th centuries alongside classic and contemporary photography. Since the closure of the foundation's separate Bárbara de Braganza photography space in 2022, all of its Madrid exhibitions are concentrated here.

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Getting there

Paseo de Recoletos, 23, 28004 Madrid, Spain

Nearest station: Banco de España (Metro Line 2), Colón (Metro Line 4)

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Hours

Mon14:00–20:00
Tue11:00–20:00
Wed11:00–20:00
Thu11:00–20:00
FriToday11:00–20:00
Sat11:00–20:00
Sun11:00–19:00

Admission

From €5

Reduced admission €3; free Mondays 14:00-20:00 (except holidays); audio guide included; guided tours €7; group visits €3/person (6-15 people)

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Visitor Information

How much does Fundación MAPFRE – Sala Recoletos cost?
Standard adult admission to Fundación MAPFRE – Sala Recoletos is €5. Reduced admission €3; free Mondays 14:00-20:00 (except holidays); audio guide included; guided tours €7; group visits €3/person (6-15 people). Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Fundación MAPFRE – Sala Recoletos?
Fundación MAPFRE – Sala Recoletos is open Mon 14:00-20:00 (free entry), Tue-Sat 11:00-20:00, Sun & holidays 11:00-19:00. Closed 25 Dec, 1 Jan & 6 Jan; shortened hours 10:00-15:00 on 24 & 31 Dec and 5 Jan.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Fundación MAPFRE – Sala Recoletos?
Fundación MAPFRE – Sala Recoletos is located at Paseo de Recoletos, 23, 28004 Madrid, Spain, in the Recoletos (Salamanca / Centro border) area of Madrid. The nearest stations are Banco de España (Metro Line 2), Colón (Metro Line 4).
What can I see at Fundación MAPFRE – Sala Recoletos?
A grand 19th-century Madrid palace turned exhibition hall, staging major painting, sculpture and photography shows on Paseo de Recoletos. Current highlights include Women Artists: Pathways through Pre-Raphaelitism (1850-1914), The Other Face of the Avant-Garde, Minor White.
Do I need to book Fundación MAPFRE – Sala Recoletos in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit Fundación MAPFRE – Sala Recoletos?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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