Museo Cerralbo

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Works in Passing: Cerralbo and the Women Who Protected Cultural Heritage

A portrait of writer Emilia Pardo Bazán, on loan from A Coruña, spotlighting women who championed heritage preservation alongside the Marquis of Cerralbo.

Now showing8 Sept – 10 Jan 2027€3

Permanent Collections

Fine Arts Collection

Around 1,100 paintings and sculptures from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, led by Spanish Baroque masters including El Greco, Zurbarán and Alonso Cano, alongside Italian and Flemish works.

Permanent collection€3

The Ballroom (Salón de Baile)

The palace's mirrored, gilded ballroom, its ceiling painted with an allegory of the arts, still hung as the Marquis of Cerralbo designed it for his 19th-century soirées.

Permanent collection€3

The Armoury

Some 700 pieces of armour and arms from Europe, Asia and the Americas, 15th-19th century, assembled by the marquis as a family armoury linking his lineage to feats of arms.

Permanent collection€3

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Visitor Information

How much does Museo Cerralbo cost?

Standard adult admission to Museo Cerralbo is €3. Reduced admission €1.50. Free entry Thursdays 17:00-19:00, all day Sunday, and on 18 Apr, 23 May, 12 Oct and 6 Dec. Free with ID for under-18s, students up to 25, over-65s and other concessions. No advance online ticket sales.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Museo Cerralbo?

Museo Cerralbo is open Tue-Sat 9:30-15:00, plus Thu 17:00-20:00 (free 17:00-19:00); Sun & holidays 10:00-15:00 (free all day); closed Mondays (incl. holidays), 1 & 6 Jan, 1 May, and 24, 25 & 31 Dec. Last entry 1 hour before closing.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Museo Cerralbo?

Museo Cerralbo is located at Calle Ventura Rodríguez, 17, 28008 Madrid, Spain, in the Argüelles area of Madrid. The nearest stations are Ventura Rodríguez (L3), Plaza de España (L3, L10) and Noviciado (L2).

What can I see at Museo Cerralbo?

A 19th-century marquis's private palace, left almost untouched, crammed with armour, El Greco, and 50,000 collected treasures. Current highlights include Fine Arts Collection, The Ballroom (Salón de Baile) and The Armoury.

Do I need to book Museo Cerralbo 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 Museo Cerralbo?

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.