See also:
- Top 10 Free Things to Do in Madrid
- Madrid Museums - Free Entry Wednesdays
- Madrid Museums - Free Entry Saturdays
- Madrid Museums - Free Entry Sundays
Free Museums in Madrid
Museo del Prado
Officially Spain's most popular tourist sight and now free (for a limited time) every day! The Museo del Prado is Spain's premier art gallery, housing the finest works of art Spain has ever produced.Until October 2007, the Prado was free all day, every Sunday. From November 2007, the Prado is now free from 6pm until 8pm from Tuesday to Saturday and from 5pm until 8pm every Sunday. It remains closed on Mondays.
Address: Paseo del Prado s/n, 28014 Madrid
Metro: Atocha
Museo Taurino
Madrid's bullfighting museums is a must if you have an interest in bullfighting, especially if you aren't going to be able to get to see a bullfight while you're in town.Address: Plaza de Toros de las Ventas, Alcalá 237
Metro: Ventas
Museo Naval de Madrid
Madrid's seafaring museum has naval artifacts from the 15th century up to present day, including remains from the Battle of Trafalgar.Address: Paseo del Prado 5, 28014 Madrid
Metro: Banco de España
Museo Tiflológico
The Museo Tiflológico is Madrid's Blind Museum, maintained by ONCE, the Spanish blind association. Not so much about the blind as for them - which means lots of touchy-feely exhibits that anyone can enjoy. A bit different from the average museum.Address: c/La Coruña, n 18, Madrid
Metro: Estrecho
Panteon de Goya (Goya's Tomb)
The great Spanish painter's final resting place, with many of his works also on display.Address: Glorieta San Antonio de la Florida, 5 28008
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Museo de la Ciudad
Museum about the history of Madrid, from prehistoric times to present day.Address: Príncipe de Vergara, 140 Madrid, 28002
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Museo de San Isidro
Another museum dedicated to the history of Madrid, this time dedicated to the city before it became capital of Spain (when it was just a small provincial town).Address: Plaza de San Andrés 2, 28005
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Museo Municipal de Arte Contemporáneo
Contemporary paintings, sculptures and drawings by Madrid artists.Address: Conde Duque 11, 28015
Metro: Noviciado
