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Museo Lázaro Galdiano

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

Aménagé dans l'hôtel particulier néo-Renaissance que le financier et bibliophile José Lázaro Galdiano s'était fait bâtir en 1903, le musée a ouvert ses portes au public en 1951 autour des quelque 12 000 pièces léguées à l'État espagnol. La collection s'étend des peintures de Bosch, Goya, Velázquez et El Greco à l'orfèvrerie, aux armes, émaux, ivoires et découvertes archéologiques de la Préhistoire au XIXe siècle. Un paisible jardin de sculptures et une politique d'accessibilité comptant parmi les plus abouties de Madrid complètent la visite.

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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.

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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?
Hôtel particulier Belle Époque sur la Calle Serrano abritant l'éclectique collection du financier José Lázaro Galdiano : Bosch, Goya, Velázquez, El Greco, bijoux et armes. Current highlights include Atelier de Bosch : Les Méditations de saint Jean-Baptiste (Workshop of Bosch: Meditations of Saint John the Baptist), Velázquez : Tête de jeune fille (Velázquez: Head of a Girl), El Greco : Saint François en extase (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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