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Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas

DesignArtHistoryOpen until 3pmFrom €3Banco de España (Metro L2)

Installé depuis 1932 dans un ancien hôtel particulier de la Calle Montalbán, le Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas retrace l'histoire des arts décoratifs européens et asiatiques du XVIe au XXe siècle à travers une soixantaine de salles réparties sur cinq niveaux. Son fleuron le plus emblématique est une cuisine valencienne du XVIIIe siècle entièrement reconstituée et recouverte de plus de 1 500 azulejos peints à la main. L'institution dévoile également des intérieurs d'époque évoquant le cadre de vie aristocratique, des meubles, des céramiques, des verreries, des textiles ainsi qu'un riche ensemble d'art décoratif chinois et japonais. Fondé en 1912 sous le nom de Musée national des arts industriels, ce musée demeure l'une des étapes les plus confidentielles du Triangle d'or madrilène, à deux pas du Prado et des jardins du Retiro.

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Getting there

Calle de Montalbán, 12, 28014 Madrid, Spain

Nearest station: Banco de España (Metro L2), Retiro (Metro L2), Recoletos (Cercanías C1/C2/C7/C8/C10)

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Hours

Public holiday (Fiesta Nacional) — free entry, Sunday hours apply 12 October, 10:00–15:00

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

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From €3

Reduced ticket €1.50 (under-18s free; students to 25, over-65s, unemployed and disabled visitors get free/reduced entry). Free Thursday afternoons from 14:00, Saturdays 14:00-15:00, all day Sunday, and on 18 Apr, 18 May, 12 Oct, 9 Nov and 6 Dec 2026.

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Visitor Information

How much does Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas cost?
Standard adult admission to Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas is €3. Reduced ticket €1.50 (under-18s free; students to 25, over-65s, unemployed and disabled visitors get free/reduced entry). Free Thursday afternoons from 14:00, Saturdays 14:00-15:00, all day Sunday, and on 18 Apr, 18 May, 12 Oct, 9 Nov and 6 Dec 2026.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas?
Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas is open Tue-Sat 9:30-15:00, plus Thu 17:00-20:00 (except Jul, Aug and public holidays); Sun & public holidays 10:00-15:00; closed Mondays. Closed 1 & 6 Jan, 1 May, 15 May, and 24, 25 & 31 Dec.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas?
Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas is located at Calle de Montalbán, 12, 28014 Madrid, Spain, in the Retiro / Paseo del Prado area of Madrid. The nearest stations are Banco de España (Metro L2), Retiro (Metro L2), Recoletos (Cercanías C1/C2/C7/C8/C10).
What can I see at Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas?
Un palais du XIXe siècle près du parc du Retiro abritant quelque 70 000 objets décoratifs, d'une cuisine valencienne carrelée à une tapisserie tissée d'après un carton de Raphaël. Current highlights include Toda mi casa es un altar (Gema Polanco), Helena Rohner : Trente ans (Helena Rohner: Thirty Years), Cuisine valencienne (Valencian Kitchen).
Do I need to book Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas 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 Nacional de Artes Decorativas?
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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