The Cason del Buen Retiro Museum is located in one of two surviving buildings that survived the destruction of the royal palace. …
In the center of Madrid is the Lope de Vega House Museum. The famous Spanish writer settled in this house in 1610 and lived in it …
The Thyssen-Bornemis Museum, being inextricably linked with the famous Prado Museum and the Queen Sofia Museum, is an interesting …
The museum was founded in 1972. Over its design in the XX century managed to work Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dali. The museum offe …
Madrid is a city where art, history and modern life merge into one exciting journey. Its museums offer deep and emotional displays that will appeal to both fans of classics and avant-garde fans. A walk through the museum halls here will turn into a rich route, opening different facets of Spain.
In the center of the collections of the capital, several iconic museums stand out: the Prado Museum, which is rightfully considered the main museum attraction of Madrid and is valued in the international arena; the Thyssen-Bornemis Museum, inextricably linked in meaning and history with the Prado and the Museum of Queen Sofia; the Lope de Vega House-Museum in the old heart of the city, where the famous writer lived since 1610 and preserved for visitors the atmosphere of his time; and the Cason del Buen Retiro Museum – one of the two surviving buildings of the royal palace, storing rare architectural evidence of the past. The Wax Museum, founded in 1972, will attract curious people: such masters as Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dali worked on its design in the XX century, which makes the exposition especially interesting. In the vicinity of Madrid there are also small museum objects and historical monuments, which are easy to include in the extended route around the region.
The museum life of the city is active and dynamic: temporary exhibitions and imported expositions are regularly opened in the halls, cooperation with European collections makes the poster diverse. Follow the updates on the official websites of museums, where projects of various scales appear - from monographic retrospectives to modern installations. Seasonal programs and thematic cycles make each visit unique, and special events attract both locals and tourists.
Come to Madrid to see these collections and experience the atmosphere of the Spanish capital. The best way to get the most is to make a personal itinerary and book excursions with a private guide: an experienced guide will tell stories, reveal hidden details of expositions and help optimally allocate time. Book your tour in advance and give yourself a real museum trip through the heart of Madrid.
