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Museo Lázaro Galdiano

ArtHistoryOpen until 3pmFrom €8Rubén Darío (Line 5)

Ubicado en el palacete neorrenacentista que el financiero y bibliófilo José Lázaro Galdiano mandó construir en 1903, el museo abrió sus puertas en 1951 para exhibir las cerca de 12 000 piezas que legó al Estado español. La colección abarca desde pinturas de el Bosco, Goya, Velázquez y el Greco hasta joyas, armas, esmaltes, marfiles y hallazgos arqueológicos que van desde la prehistoria hasta el siglo XIX. Un apacible jardín de esculturas y un programa de accesibilidad considerado entre los más completos de Madrid completan la visita.

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Getting there

Calle de Serrano, 122, 28006 Madrid, Spain

Nearest station: Rubén Darío (Line 5), Núñez de Balboa (Lines 5, 9), Gregorio Marañón (Lines 7, 10)

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Hours

MonClosed
Tue09:30–19:30
Wed09:30–19:30
Thu09:30–19:30
Fri09:30–19:30
SatToday09:30–15:00
Sun09:30–15:00

Admission

From €8

Reduced €5: seniors 65+, students, families, children 7-10. Free entry Tue-Fri 14:00-15:00, and for under-7s, unemployed visitors, visitors with 33%+ disability, teachers and ICOM members.

Accessibility

The museum runs one of Madrid's most established accessibility programmes for visitors with disabilities or reduced mobility.

Nearby

Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales

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Museo Sorolla

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Fundación Juan March

MusicFree9 min walk

Museo Arqueológico Nacional

History18 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Museo Lázaro Galdiano cost?
Standard adult admission to Museo Lázaro Galdiano is €8. Reduced €5: seniors 65+, students, families, children 7-10. Free entry Tue-Fri 14:00-15:00, and for under-7s, unemployed visitors, visitors with 33%+ disability, teachers and ICOM members.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Museo Lázaro Galdiano?
Museo Lázaro Galdiano is open Tue-Fri 9:30-15:00 & 16:30-19:30 (closed for a midday break 15:00-16:30); Sat-Sun 9:30-15:00; closed Mondays and 24, 25 & 31 December.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Museo Lázaro Galdiano?
Museo Lázaro Galdiano is located at Calle de Serrano, 122, 28006 Madrid, Spain, in the Salamanca area of Madrid. The nearest stations are Rubén Darío (Line 5), Núñez de Balboa (Lines 5, 9), Gregorio Marañón (Lines 7, 10).
What can I see at Museo Lázaro Galdiano?
Palacete de la Belle Époque en la Calle Serrano que alberga la ecléctica colección del financiero José Lázaro Galdiano: el Bosco, Goya, Velázquez, el Greco, joyas y armas. Current highlights include Taller de El Bosco: Meditaciones de San Juan Bautista (Workshop of Bosch: Meditations of Saint John the Baptist), Velázquez: Cabeza de muchacha (Velázquez: Head of a Girl), El Greco: San Francisco en éxtasis (El Greco: Saint Francis in Ecstasy).
Do I need to book Museo Lázaro Galdiano 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 Lázaro Galdiano?
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 Museo Lázaro Galdiano accessible?
The museum runs one of Madrid's most established accessibility programmes for visitors with disabilities or reduced mobility.

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