Museums in Madrid
Museo del Prado: the finest collection of Spanish art
The Museo del Prado, situated on Madrid’s so-called Paseo del Arte, is a must-visit, as it houses the largest collection of Spanish painting in the world.
Matadero Madrid, the epicentre of avant-garde art
Matadero Madrid has become one of the capital’s principal hubs for avant-garde art and culture.
CaixaForum Madrid: industrial on the outside and avant-garde on the inside
Housed within a former power station, CaixaForum Madrid is a meeting point for fans of ancient, modern and contemporary art.
The Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, the prestigious ‘white coliseum’
Located in the Paseo de la Castellana, and with capacity for 81,044 spectators, the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium is the domain of the team that holds more trophies than any other in Europe.
The Museo del Ferrocarril Railway Museum, a romantic day out among trains
Romanticism is the order of the day at the Railway Museum where you’ll find antique carriages, model trains and, if you’re lucky, the Mercado de Motores flea market.
Madrid’s Archaeological Museum: a journey through the history of humanity
The National Archaeological Museum in Madrid houses one of the most important collections of antiquities in the world spanning prehistory through to the nineteenth century.
Museo Sorolla. A stroll through the life of the artist
To visit Museo Sorolla is to explore the Valencian painter’s most intimate sanctum. To see his workshop, dining room and beloved garden is a privilege accessible to all.
Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza: a journey through the history of art
The Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza has an extensive collection of European art from the Middle Ages through to the twentieth century, works by vanguards and American painting from the nineteenth century.
Madrid’s Círculo de Bellas Artes: art, in style
The exterior beauty of Madrid’s Círculo de Bellas Artes is only the prelude to its sumptuous interior, and its role as an artistic and cultural centre.
Conde Duque Cultural Centre, packed with alternative activities
Every inch of the large Conde Duque Cultural Centre building is used to offer interesting services and activities to local residents and visitors.