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Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas

DesignArtHistoryOpen until 3pmFrom €3Banco de España (Metro L2)

Housed in a former palace on Calle Montalbán since 1932, the Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas traces European and Asian decorative arts from the 16th to the 20th century across roughly 60 rooms on five floors. Its signature attraction is a fully reconstructed 18th-century Valencian kitchen sheathed in over 1,500 hand-painted tiles, alongside period rooms recreating aristocratic domestic life, furniture, ceramics, glass, textiles and a strong collection of Chinese and Japanese decorative art. Founded in 1912 as the National Museum of Industrial Arts, it remains one of Madrid's quieter Golden Triangle institutions, just steps from the Prado and the Retiro gardens.

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Getting there

Calle de Montalbán, 12, 28014 Madrid, Spain

Nearest station: Banco de España (Metro L2), Retiro (Metro L2), Recoletos (Cercanías C1/C2/C7/C8/C10)

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Hours

MonClosed
Tue09:30–15:00
Wed09:30–15:00
Thu09:30–15:00
FriToday09:30–15:00
Sat09:30–15:00
Sun10:00–15:00

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From €3

Reduced ticket €1.50 (under-18s free; students to 25, over-65s, unemployed and disabled visitors get free/reduced entry). Free Thursday afternoons from 14:00, Saturdays 14:00-15:00, all day Sunday, and on 18 Apr, 18 May, 12 Oct, 9 Nov and 6 Dec 2026.

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Visitor Information

How much does Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas cost?
Standard adult admission to Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas is €3. Reduced ticket €1.50 (under-18s free; students to 25, over-65s, unemployed and disabled visitors get free/reduced entry). Free Thursday afternoons from 14:00, Saturdays 14:00-15:00, all day Sunday, and on 18 Apr, 18 May, 12 Oct, 9 Nov and 6 Dec 2026.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas?
Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas is open Tue-Sat 9:30-15:00, plus Thu 17:00-20:00 (except Jul, Aug and public holidays); Sun & public holidays 10:00-15:00; closed Mondays. Closed 1 & 6 Jan, 1 May, 15 May, and 24, 25 & 31 Dec.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas?
Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas is located at Calle de Montalbán, 12, 28014 Madrid, Spain, in the Retiro / Paseo del Prado area of Madrid. The nearest stations are Banco de España (Metro L2), Retiro (Metro L2), Recoletos (Cercanías C1/C2/C7/C8/C10).
What can I see at Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas?
A 19th-century palace beside Retiro park packed with 70,000 decorative objects, from a tiled Valencian kitchen to a Raphael-designed tapestry. Current highlights include Toda mi casa es un altar (Gema Polanco), Helena Rohner: Thirty Years, Valencian Kitchen.
Do I need to book Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas 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 Nacional de Artes Decorativas?
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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