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CaixaForum Madrid

ArtHistoryScienceOpen until 8pmFrom €6Estacion del Arte / Atocha (Metro L1)

CaixaForum Madrid ocupa una antigua central eléctrica de 1899 en el Paseo del Prado, transformada entre 2001 y 2007 por los arquitectos suizos Herzog & de Meuron en un centro cultural que parece levitar sobre el suelo. Su plaza de acceso está presidida por el jardín vertical de Patrick Blanc, uno de los muros vegetales más fotografiados de Madrid. El centro no cuenta con colección permanente, sino que ofrece una programación rotativa de grandes exposiciones itinerantes que abarcan arte, arqueología, historia y ciencia, además de conciertos, conferencias y actividades para familias. Se encuentra en pleno corazón del Paseo del Arte madrileño, a pocos pasos de los museos Prado, Thyssen-Bornemisza y Reina Sofia.

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Getting there

Paseo del Prado, 36, 28014 Madrid, Spain

Nearest station: Estacion del Arte / Atocha (Metro L1), Banco de Espana (Metro L2), Atocha Cercanias

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Hours

Mon10:00–20:00
Tue10:00–20:00
Wed10:00–20:00
Thu10:00–20:00
Fri10:00–20:00
SatToday10:00–20:00
Sun10:00–20:00

Admission

From €6

Free for CaixaBank customers, European Youth Card holders and under-16s. Free entry for everyone on 15 May (San Isidro), 18 May (International Museum Day) and 9 Nov (Almudena).

Accessibility

Fully wheelchair accessible with adapted restrooms and reserved auditorium spaces; braille lift buttons; guide and assistance dogs welcome; hearing loop in the auditorium and noise-cancelling headsets available on request; sign-language tours and intellectual-disability adaptations by prior booking.

Nearby

Museo Reina Sofía

Art3 min walk

Museo del Prado

Art4 min walk

Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza

Art7 min walk

Museo Naval

MilitaryFree9 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does CaixaForum Madrid cost?
Standard adult admission to CaixaForum Madrid is €6. Free for CaixaBank customers, European Youth Card holders and under-16s. Free entry for everyone on 15 May (San Isidro), 18 May (International Museum Day) and 9 Nov (Almudena).. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of CaixaForum Madrid?
CaixaForum Madrid is open Open daily 10:00-20:00, including public holidays. Reduced hours 10:00-18:00 on 24 and 31 Dec and 5 Jan; closed 25 Dec, 1 Jan and 6 Jan. Free entry on 15 May, 18 May and 9 Nov.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is CaixaForum Madrid?
CaixaForum Madrid is located at Paseo del Prado, 36, 28014 Madrid, Spain, in the Paseo del Prado area of Madrid. The nearest stations are Estacion del Arte / Atocha (Metro L1), Banco de Espana (Metro L2), Atocha Cercanias.
What can I see at CaixaForum Madrid?
Una antigua central eléctrica de principios del siglo XX rehabilitada por Herzog & de Meuron, presidida por un frondoso jardín vertical y sede de audaces exposiciones temporales. Current highlights include Yo soy Asurbanipal, rey del mundo, rey de Asiria (I Am Ashurbanipal, King of the World, King of Assyria), Somos naturaleza: una experiencia audiovisual inmersiva (We Are Nature: An Immersive Audiovisual Experience), Rumores infundados: Javier y Rafa Forteza (Unfounded Rumours: Javier and Rafa Forteza).
Do I need to book CaixaForum Madrid 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 CaixaForum Madrid?
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 CaixaForum Madrid accessible?
Fully wheelchair accessible with adapted restrooms and reserved auditorium spaces; braille lift buttons; guide and assistance dogs welcome; hearing loop in the auditorium and noise-cancelling headsets available on request; sign-language tours and intellectual-disability adaptations by prior booking.

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