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Matadero Madrid

ArchitectureDesignArtOpen until 9pmFreeLegazpi (Metro L3, L6)

Matadero Madrid es un centro de creación contemporánea ubicado en los pabellones neomudéjares del antiguo matadero y mercado municipal de ganados de Madrid, proyectado entre 1911 y 1925 por el arquitecto Luis Bellido y recuperado tras su clausura en 1996. Reabierto en 2006, sus naves albergan hoy instalaciones artísticas de sitio específico, una central de diseño, una cinemateca, una cuidada programación de danza y música, y residencias para creadores, además de amplias plazas abiertas al público junto a la ribera del río.

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Getting there

Plaza de Legazpi, 8, 28045 Madrid, Spain

Nearest station: Legazpi (Metro L3, L6), Legazpi (Cercanías)

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Hours

Public holiday hours (Fiesta Nacional) 12 October, 12:00–21:00

MonClosed
Tue17:00–21:00
Wed17:00–21:00
Thu17:00–21:00
Fri12:00–21:00
SatToday12:00–21:00
Sun12:00–21:00

Admission

Free

Exhibitions and outdoor spaces are free entry (capacity permitting); some special ticketed events (e.g. the Nave 16 immersive shows) have separate paid admission.

Nearby

Museo Reina Sofía

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CaixaForum Madrid

Art26 min walk

Museo del Prado

Art30 min walk

Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza

Art32 min walk

Visitor Information

Is Matadero Madrid free to visit?
Yes, general admission to Matadero Madrid is free. Exhibitions and outdoor spaces are free entry (capacity permitting); some special ticketed events (e.g. the Nave 16 immersive shows) have separate paid admission.. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.
What are the opening hours of Matadero Madrid?
Matadero Madrid is open Exhibition space (Nave 0): Tue-Thu 17:00-21:00, Fri-Sun & public holidays 12:00-21:00, closed Mon. Outdoor courtyards open daily 09:00-22:00 (until midnight via Plaza de Legazpi only). Free entry, capacity permitting. Reduced hours 24 Dec (closes 18:00); closed 25 Dec.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Matadero Madrid?
Matadero Madrid is located at Plaza de Legazpi, 8, 28045 Madrid, Spain, in the Legazpi (Arganzuela) area of Madrid. The nearest stations are Legazpi (Metro L3, L6), Legazpi (Cercanías).
What can I see at Matadero Madrid?
Un antiguo matadero municipal reconvertido en centro público de arte contemporáneo en Legazpi, dedicado a las instalaciones, el diseño y las artes vivas. Current highlights include Bailad, bailad, malditos (Carlos Aires), La Odisea, el viaje inmersivo (The Odyssey, the Immersive Journey), H U M I (Riccardo Giovinetto).
Do I need to book Matadero Madrid in advance?
Matadero Madrid is free to enter and most days you can walk in. Exhibitions and outdoor spaces are free entry (capacity permitting); some special ticketed events (e.g. the Nave 16 immersive shows) have separate paid admission.. 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 Matadero 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.

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