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Museo de Historia de Madrid

Local HistoryArtHistoryOpen until 7pmFreeTribunal (Metro L1, L10)

Aménagé dans l'ancien Real Hospicio de San Fernando, un hospice du XVIIIe siècle conçu par Pedro de Ribera, ce musée municipal gratuit retrace l'essor de Madrid, d'une modeste bourgade à une grande capitale européenne. Riche de plus de 60 000 pièces, sa collection présente notamment l'Alegoría de la Villa de Madrid de Goya ainsi que la célèbre maquette de la ville réalisée en 1830 par León Gil de Palacio. Le monumental portail en pierre sculptée, chef-d'œuvre du baroque churrigueresque madrilène, subsiste de l'hospice d'origine inauguré en 1722.

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Getting there

Calle de Fuencarral, 78, 28004 Madrid, Spain

Nearest station: Tribunal (Metro L1, L10), Bilbao (Metro L1, L4)

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Hours

Summer hours until 15 September, 10:00–19:00

MonClosed
Tue10:00–20:00
Wed10:00–20:00
Thu10:00–20:00
Fri10:00–20:00
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Sun10:00–20:00

Admission

Free

Permanent collection and temporary exhibitions are free year-round; free guided tours require advance booking.

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Visitor Information

Is Museo de Historia de Madrid free to visit?
Yes, general admission to Museo de Historia de Madrid is free. Permanent collection and temporary exhibitions are free year-round; free guided tours require advance booking.. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.
What are the opening hours of Museo de Historia de Madrid?
Museo de Historia de Madrid is open Tue-Sun 10:00-20:00 (10:00-19:00 in summer, 15 Jun-15 Sep). Closed Mondays, 1 & 6 Jan, 1 May, 24, 25 & 31 Dec.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Museo de Historia de Madrid?
Museo de Historia de Madrid is located at Calle de Fuencarral, 78, 28004 Madrid, Spain, in the Malasaña area of Madrid. The nearest stations are Tribunal (Metro L1, L10), Bilbao (Metro L1, L4).
What can I see at Museo de Historia de Madrid?
Un ancien hospice baroque au portail churrigueresque qui retrace l'histoire de Madrid, de 1561 au XXe siècle. Current highlights include Goya et les écoles flamande et italienne. Un siècle de philanthropie de Carlota de Santamarca et Antonia González (Goya y las escuelas flamenca e italiana. Un siglo de filantropía de Carlota de Santamarca y Antonia González), Madrid d'une époque à l'autre. Photomontages d'Andrés Valentín Pérez Serén (Madrid entre épocas. Fotomontajes de Andrés Valentín Pérez Serén), La colección permanente.
Do I need to book Museo de Historia de Madrid in advance?
Museo de Historia de Madrid is free to enter and most days you can walk in. Permanent collection and temporary exhibitions are free year-round; free guided tours require advance booking.. 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 Museo de Historia de 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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