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Museo Lázaro Galdiano

ArtHistoryOpen until 7:30pmFrom €8Rubén Darío (Line 5)

Housed in the Neo-Renaissance mansion that financier and bibliophile José Lázaro Galdiano built for himself in 1903, the museum opened to the public in 1951 around the roughly 12,000 pieces he bequeathed to the Spanish state. The collection ranges from paintings by Bosch, Goya, Velázquez and El Greco to jewellery, arms, enamels, ivories and archaeological finds spanning prehistory to the 19th century. A quiet sculpture garden and an accessibility programme regarded as one of Madrid's most thorough round out the visit.

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Plan Your Visit

Getting there

Calle de Serrano, 122, 28006 Madrid, Spain

Nearest station: Rubén Darío (Line 5), Núñez de Balboa (Lines 5, 9), Gregorio Marañón (Lines 7, 10)

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Hours

MonClosed
Tue09:30–19:30
Wed09:30–19:30
Thu09:30–19:30
FriToday09:30–19:30
Sat09:30–15:00
Sun09:30–15:00

Admission

From €8

Reduced €5: seniors 65+, students, families, children 7-10. Free entry Tue-Fri 14:00-15:00, and for under-7s, unemployed visitors, visitors with 33%+ disability, teachers and ICOM members.

Accessibility

The museum runs one of Madrid's most established accessibility programmes for visitors with disabilities or reduced mobility.

Nearby

Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales

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Museo Sorolla

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Fundación Juan March

MusicFree9 min walk

Museo Arqueológico Nacional

History18 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Museo Lázaro Galdiano cost?
Standard adult admission to Museo Lázaro Galdiano is €8. Reduced €5: seniors 65+, students, families, children 7-10. Free entry Tue-Fri 14:00-15:00, and for under-7s, unemployed visitors, visitors with 33%+ disability, teachers and ICOM members.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Museo Lázaro Galdiano?
Museo Lázaro Galdiano is open Tue-Fri 9:30-15:00 & 16:30-19:30 (closed for a midday break 15:00-16:30); Sat-Sun 9:30-15:00; closed Mondays and 24, 25 & 31 December.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Museo Lázaro Galdiano?
Museo Lázaro Galdiano is located at Calle de Serrano, 122, 28006 Madrid, Spain, in the Salamanca area of Madrid. The nearest stations are Rubén Darío (Line 5), Núñez de Balboa (Lines 5, 9), Gregorio Marañón (Lines 7, 10).
What can I see at Museo Lázaro Galdiano?
Belle Époque palace on Calle Serrano holding financier José Lázaro Galdiano's eclectic collection: Bosch, Goya, Velázquez, El Greco, jewellery and arms. Current highlights include Workshop of Bosch: Meditations of Saint John the Baptist, Velázquez: Head of a Girl, El Greco: Saint Francis in Ecstasy.
Do I need to book Museo Lázaro Galdiano 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 Lázaro Galdiano?
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.
Is Museo Lázaro Galdiano accessible?
The museum runs one of Madrid's most established accessibility programmes for visitors with disabilities or reduced mobility.

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