iMuseo Nacional de Artes Decorativas
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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What's On
Toda mi casa es un altar (Gema Polanco)
Textile artist Gema Polanco turns the museum's second floor into a site-specific, ritual-charged domestic space, part of PHotoESPAÑA 2026.
Miguel Ángel Blanco: The Amber Hut
Artist Miguel Ángel Blanco closes his trilogy on remarkable materials with amber in its natural state, powder drawings, book-boxes and artistic pieces from Spanish collections.
Helena Rohner: La forma sostenida, 30 Years of Jewellery and Objects
Retrospective of jewellery designer Helena Rohner, Gold Medal for Fine Arts, spanning three decades of porcelain, wood and ceramic pieces set in precious metals.
Permanent Collections
Valencian Kitchen
A reconstructed 18th-century Valencian kitchen sheathed in over 1,500 hand-painted azulejos, one of the museum's best-known permanent installations.
17th-Century Manor House Period Rooms
Recreated rooms of a 17th-century Spanish manor house — hall, chamber, oratory and kitchen — furnished with guadamecíes, Talavera and Teruel ceramics, textiles and silverware.
Avant-Garde Design
A permanent gallery of 20th-century Spanish and international avant-garde design objects and furniture, tracing the collection's move from period rooms to modern design.
Plan Your Visit
Getting there
Calle de Montalbán, 12, 28014 Madrid, Spain
Nearest station: Banco de España (Metro L2), Retiro (Metro L2) and Recoletos (Cercanías C1/C2/C7/C8/C10)
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Public holiday (Almudena, Madrid) — Sunday hours apply 9 November, 10:00–15:00
| Mon | Closed |
| TueToday | 09:30–15:00 |
| Wed | 09:30–15:00 |
| Thu | 09:30–15:00 |
| Fri | 09:30–15:00 |
| Sat | 09:30–15:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–15:00 |
Admission
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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- 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) and 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 Helena Rohner: La forma sostenida, 30 Years of Jewellery and Objects, Valencian Kitchen and 17th-Century Manor House Period Rooms.
- 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.
Image credits
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- Museo Nacional de Artes DecorativasLuis García (Zaqarbal), Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Museo NavalFernando, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Casa de AméricaCarlos Delgado (Kadellar), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Museo Thyssen-BornemiszaLuis García (Zaqarbal), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Museo del PradoEmilio J. Rodríguez Posada (Emijrp), via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0