Madrid and its wide variety of museums is a worthwhile aspect. Therefore, if you are thinking of making a trip to Madrid, at LOCK & enjoy! we want to show you the best free museums in the city. Book one of our lockers in Madrid and you will not have to worry about where to store your suitcase.
5 completely free museums in Madrid
The Prado Museum
The Prado Museum opened its doors in 1819 and since then it has been one of the most famous museums in the country. Its renown is well deserved, as it houses a collection of works of art of unparalleled value related to the history of Spain.
The time span of his works ranges from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century and includes a variety of styles and genres. During the tour you can enjoy paintings, prints, drawings, sculptures, photographs and other art.
The schedule of free visits is from Monday to Saturday from 18:00 to 20:00 hours. On Sundays and holidays you can also enter free of charge from 17:00 to 19:00. Normally, you have to queue to enter without paying, so we recommend that you go well in advance.
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The Museum of Romanticism
The Museo del Romanticismo is located in the heart of the Malasaña neighborhood , at Calle San Mateo 13. The building is a reconstructed mansion that reproduces the life and customs of the Spanish bourgeoisie in the Romantic period.
The red carpet on its staircase will transport you to a bygone era. During the visit you will be able to contemplate works of art donated by the founder, Benigno de la Vega-Inclán, and other collaborators. In addition, you will access carefully decorated rooms, such as the dining rooms, living rooms and bedrooms of that period.
Free admission is only on Saturdays from 14:00 hours. However, the ticket price is not very high (about 3 €) if you want to go at other times.
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The Reina Sofia Museum
Located a few minutes walk from the Prado Museum, you could say that this museum is its continuation. Here are collected works of
Although its art collection is very extensive, the most visited work is the Guernica by Picasso. However, we recommend that you dedicate a couple of hours to this visit. You can enter for free on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. On Sundays it is also open free of charge from 12:30 to 14:30.
In addition, if you walk through the Retiro, you can get to know its headquarters. They usually house exhibitions of current artists. Access is completely free from 10:00 to 19:00 hours from Monday to Sunday.
CaixaForum
This building is a social and cultural center located in the Barrio de las Letras. Its art exhibitions are temporary, so it will always have something new to offer you. It also offers activities, workshops and family visits. It is a good option for the little ones to learn and have fun at the same time.
The vertical garden at the entrance was designed by botanist and painter Patrick Blanc. It was the first to be installed in Madrid and consists of more than 15,000 plants covering 460 square meters of surface.
Admission is free for children under 16 and CaixaBank customers, but must be booked online. However, on the local holidays of San Isidro (15/05) and Nuestra Señora de la Almudena (09/11), as well as on International Museum Day (18/05), admission is free.
Metro Museums
This peculiar group of museums guides us through the history of the Madrid Metro. It is composed of:
- The Nave de Motores de Pacifico museum displays diesel engines and original subway machinery.
- Chamberí station takes you back to the 1950s with its tiled walls and original posters.
- In Chamartín station you will find an exhibition of historic metro trains. You will be surprised by the good state of preservation of these picturesque cars.
- In the Caños del Peral you can learn about the history of the public fountains that replaced the cisterns and the beginning of the sewage system.
- The Pacifico Lobby has been completely refurbished following the original architectural structure and decoration of its inauguration in 1923.
All these museums are free on presentation of the transport ticket. They also offer guided tours free of charge.
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