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Museo de América

ArtHistoryArchaeologyOpen until 3pmFrom €3Moncloa (Metro L3, L6)

Museo de América erakundeak Ameriketako herri eta kulturei buruzko munduko bilduma garrantzitsuenetako bat gordetzen du, Paleolitotik gaur egunera artekoa. Gaur egungo Moncloa inguruko egoitzan 1965ean inauguratua, arkeologia aurrehispaniarra, garai kolonialeko artea eta etnografia indigena aztertzen ditu, ezagutzaren, gizartearen, erlijioaren eta komunikazioaren inguruan antolatutako aretoen bidez. Pieza aipagarrien artean daude inken urregintza, Quimbaya altxorra, Tudela Codex deritzona eta kasta-pinturen sail ospetsu bat.

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Getting there

Avenida de los Reyes Católicos, 6, 28040 Madrid, Spain

Nearest station: Moncloa (Metro L3, L6), Islas Filipinas (Metro L7)

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Hours

MonClosed
Tue09:30–15:00
Wed09:30–15:00
Thu09:30–15:00
Fri09:30–15:00
SatToday09:30–15:00
Sun10:00–15:00

Admission

From €3

Reduced €1.50 for groups of 8+ (advance request) and cultural volunteers. Free under-18s, over-65s, 18-25 students, unemployed, large families; free for everyone Sundays all day and Thursdays from 14:00; also free 18 Apr, 12 Oct and 6 Dec.

Nearby

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Museo Cerralbo

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Museo del Romanticismo

Art29 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Museo de América cost?
Standard adult admission to Museo de América is €3. Reduced €1.50 for groups of 8+ (advance request) and cultural volunteers. Free under-18s, over-65s, 18-25 students, unemployed, large families; free for everyone Sundays all day and Thursdays from 14:00; also free 18 Apr, 12 Oct and 6 Dec.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Museo de América?
Museo de América is open Tue-Sat 9:30am-3pm, Sun & holidays 10am-3pm. Closed Mondays, 1 Jan, 1 May, 6 Jan, 24/25/31 Dec, and one local holiday. Free entry Sundays all day, Thursdays after 2pm, and on 18 Apr, 12 Oct & 6 Dec.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Museo de América?
Museo de América is located at Avenida de los Reyes Católicos, 6, 28040 Madrid, Spain, in the Ciudad Universitaria, Moncloa area of Madrid. The nearest stations are Moncloa (Metro L3, L6), Islas Filipinas (Metro L7).
What can I see at Museo de América?
Urre aurrekolonbiarra, kasta-pintura kolonialak eta Amazoniako piezak, Moncloako 1960ko hamarkadako eraikin enblematiko batean. Current highlights include Hutsaren genealogia: Venezuelako atala (Genealogy of the Void: Venezuela Chapter), Espainia Berriko lakatutako bateak: Kulturen bidegurutzea (New Spain Lacquered Bateas: A Cultural Crossroads), Trans Nation: Antonio López-en proiektu bat (Trans Nation: A Project by Antonio López).
Do I need to book Museo de América 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 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.

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