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Casa de América

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Casa de América es una institución cultural con sede en el suntuoso Palacio de Linares, un palacio decimonónico de estilo rococó situado en la Plaza de Cibeles y construido para el marqués de Linares. Ofrece a lo largo de todo el año un programa gratuito de exposiciones de arte contemporáneo y fotografía, charlas, conciertos y proyecciones de cine que exploran los lazos entre España y América. Los fastuosos interiores del palacio, entre los que destaca su imponente escalera de mármol, pueden visitarse mediante recorridos guiados con entrada de viernes a domingo.

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Getting there

Plaza de Cibeles, s/n, 28014 Madrid, Spain

Nearest station: Banco de España, Sevilla

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Hours

Mon11:00–19:30
Tue11:00–19:30
Wed11:00–19:30
Thu11:00–19:30
Fri11:00–19:30
SatToday11:00–15:00
SunClosed

Admission

Free

Exhibitions are free entry until capacity is reached. The separate guided palace tour costs €10 (€7 concession for over-65s, under-16s and disabled visitors); tickets sold in person at the Information Point.

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Visitor Information

Is Casa de América free to visit?
Yes, general admission to Casa de América is free. Exhibitions are free entry until capacity is reached. The separate guided palace tour costs €10 (€7 concession for over-65s, under-16s and disabled visitors); tickets sold in person at the Information Point.. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.
What are the opening hours of Casa de América?
Casa de América is open Exhibitions: Mon-Fri 11:00-19:30, Sat 11:00-15:00, closed Sundays and public holidays. Guided palace tours run separately on Fri 18:00 & 19:30, Sat-Sun 11:00, 12:00 & 13:00.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Casa de América?
Casa de América is located at Plaza de Cibeles, s/n, 28014 Madrid, Spain, in the Recoletos area of Madrid. The nearest stations are Banco de España, Sevilla.
What can I see at Casa de América?
Un palacio del siglo XIX en plena Plaza de Cibeles con exposiciones gratuitas de arte y fotografía, además de visitas guiadas por sus interiores rococó. Current highlights include Democracia estadounidense (American Democracy), Everybody Loves to Cha Cha Cha, Tengo un coco contigo.
Do I need to book Casa de América in advance?
Casa de América is free to enter and most days you can walk in. Exhibitions are free entry until capacity is reached. The separate guided palace tour costs €10 (€7 concession for over-65s, under-16s and disabled visitors); tickets sold in person at the Information Point.. For special exhibitions, weekends, and school holidays, booking a timed slot can help you skip queues. Check the museum's website for current requirements.
When is the best time to visit Casa de América?
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.

Carlos Delgado (Kadellar) (CC BY-SA 3.0)