A Sala Recoletos da Fundación MAPFRE ocupa o Palacio de la Duquesa de Medina de las Torres, uma mansão da década de 1880 situada no Paseo de Recoletos, e acolhe, desde 2008, o programa expositivo rotativo da fundação. As suas galerias, com cerca de 1 000 m², recebem grandes exposições com obras cedidas, que abrangem a pintura e a escultura do final do século XIX e início do século XX, além da fotografia clássica e contemporânea. Desde o encerramento, em 2022, do espaço de fotografia Bárbara de Braganza, também pertencente à fundação, todas as suas exposições em Madrid estão concentradas neste local.
Visitor Information
- How much does Fundación MAPFRE – Sala Recoletos cost?
- Standard adult admission to Fundación MAPFRE – Sala Recoletos is €5. Reduced admission €3; free Mondays 14:00-20:00 (except holidays); audio guide included; guided tours €7; group visits €3/person (6-15 people). Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
- What are the opening hours of Fundación MAPFRE – Sala Recoletos?
- Fundación MAPFRE – Sala Recoletos is open Mon 14:00-20:00 (free entry), Tue-Sat 11:00-20:00, Sun & holidays 11:00-19:00. Closed 25 Dec, 1 Jan & 6 Jan; shortened hours 10:00-15:00 on 24 & 31 Dec and 5 Jan.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
- Where is Fundación MAPFRE – Sala Recoletos?
- Fundación MAPFRE – Sala Recoletos is located at Paseo de Recoletos, 23, 28004 Madrid, Spain, in the Recoletos (Salamanca / Centro border) area of Madrid. The nearest stations are Banco de España (Metro Line 2), Colón (Metro Line 4).
- What can I see at Fundación MAPFRE – Sala Recoletos?
- Um grandioso palácio madrileno do século XIX transformado em espaço expositivo, que acolhe importantes exposições de pintura, escultura e fotografia no Paseo de Recoletos. Current highlights include Mulheres artistas: percursos pelo pré-rafaelismo (1850–1914) (Women Artists: Pathways through Pre-Raphaelitism (1850-1914)), A Outra Face da Vanguarda (The Other Face of the Avant-Garde), Minor White.
- Do I need to book Fundación MAPFRE – Sala Recoletos 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 Fundación MAPFRE – Sala Recoletos?
- 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.