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Palacio de Velázquez

ArtOpen until 9pmFreeRetiro (Line 2)

Construido en 1883 por el arquitecto Ricardo Velázquez Bosco con motivo de la Exposición Nacional de Minería, este pabellón de hierro y cristal es el único que pervive de aquel certamen. Situado junto al estanque del Parque del Retiro, hoy funciona como sede satélite del Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, acogiendo exposiciones temporales de arte contemporáneo de gran formato con entrada gratuita. Su fábrica de ladrillo neoclásica, sus bóvedas acristaladas y la decoración cerámica de Zuloaga convierten al propio edificio en un reclamo tan fascinante como las obras de su interior.

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Getting there

Palacio de Velázquez, Parque de El Retiro, 28009 Madrid, Spain

Nearest station: Retiro (Line 2), Ibiza (Line 9), Estación del Arte (Line 1)

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Hours

Winter hours (Oct-Mar) 1 October – 31 March 2027, 10:00–18:00

Mon10:00–21:00
Tue10:00–21:00
Wed10:00–21:00
Thu10:00–21:00
Fri10:00–21:00
SatToday10:00–21:00
Sun10:00–21:00

Admission

Free

Free admission year-round to both Palacio de Velázquez and Palacio de Cristal exhibitions.

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Museo Naval

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Visitor Information

Is Palacio de Velázquez free to visit?
Yes, general admission to Palacio de Velázquez is free. Free admission year-round to both Palacio de Velázquez and Palacio de Cristal exhibitions.. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.
What are the opening hours of Palacio de Velázquez?
Palacio de Velázquez is open Open daily 10:00-21:00 (Apr-Sep) and 10:00-18:00 (Oct-Mar); visitors asked to leave 10 min before closing. Free entry year-round. Closed 1 & 6 Jan, 1 May, 25 Dec; shortened hours (closes 17:00) on 24 & 31 Dec.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Palacio de Velázquez?
Palacio de Velázquez is located at Palacio de Velázquez, Parque de El Retiro, 28009 Madrid, Spain, in the Retiro area of Madrid. The nearest stations are Retiro (Line 2), Ibiza (Line 9), Estación del Arte (Line 1).
What can I see at Palacio de Velázquez?
Pabellón de minería de 1883 en ladrillo y cristal, ubicado en el Parque del Retiro, que hoy acoge una sala de arte contemporáneo de acceso gratuito gestionada por el Reina Sofía. Current highlights include Fernando Sánchez Castillo: La perla caprichosa (Fernando Sánchez Castillo: The Wayward Pearl).
Do I need to book Palacio de Velázquez in advance?
Palacio de Velázquez is free to enter and most days you can walk in. Free admission year-round to both Palacio de Velázquez and Palacio de Cristal exhibitions.. 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 Palacio de Velázquez?
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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