• EL PRADO NATIONAL MUSEUM:
Free from Monday to Saturday between 18:00 and 20:00, and Sundays and holidays from 17:00 to 19:00. On Sundays they get big queues to get in, so go early.
Price
General € 15.
General + official guide € 25.
Reduced: € 8.
Schedules
Mon-Sat 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sun and fest 10: 00-19: 00 h.
Closed 1 January, 1 May and 25 December.
Days with reduced opening hours January 6, December 24 and December 31, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• NATIONAL MUSEUM CENTER OF ART REINA SOFÍA
Free on Mondays from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and from Wednesday to Saturday (Tuesdays close) and Sundays from 13:30 to 19:00.
General admission. Visit to Collection and temporary exhibitions € 8
Entry to temporary exhibitions € 4
Free entrance days April 18, May 18, October 12 and December 6.
Schedules
Mon-Wed-Tue-Fri-Sat 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
10: 00-14: 30 h. Open all the Museum
Sun 14: 30-19: 00 h. Open only Collection 1 and a temporary exhibition. The rest of the Museum will remain closed.
Tuesday closed, including holidays. 1 and 6 January, 2 May, 16 May *, 9 November *, 24, 25 and 31 December.
(* Only open the Palace of Velázquez and the Crystal Palace)
• THYSSEN-BORNEMISZA MUSEUM:
Free on Mondays from 12:00 to 16:00.
General: € 12
Reduced: € 8
Schedules
Mon 12: 00-16: 00 h
Tue-Sun 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Closed on 1 January, 1 May and 25 December
24 and 31 Dec 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Temporary exhibitions may have different schedules in summer
• SOROLLA MUSEUM:
Free on Saturdays from 14:00 to 20:00 and on Sundays from 10:00 to 15:00.
Schedule
From Tuesday to Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Closed
Every Monday of the year,
1 January, 6 January, 1 May, 24, 25 and 31 December, and two local holidays.
Free entry days: May 18, October 12, November 16 and December 6
• MUSEUM OF AMERICA:
Free on Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
General admission: € 3
Reduced ticket: € 1'50
Free entry days: Sundays, April 18, May 18, October 12 and December 6
Schedules
Tues-Sat: 9: 30-15: 00 h (thursday: 9: 30-19: 00 pm)
Sundays and public holidays: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Closed every Monday of the year, January 1 and 6, May 1, December 24, 25 and 31 and a local holiday
• CERRALBO MUSEUM:
Free on Thursdays from 17:00 to 20:00 hours (extraordinary opening), Saturdays from 14:00 to 15:00 and Sundays from 10:00 to 15:00.
Schedules
Tuesday to Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, extraordinary opening in the afternoon from 17:00 to 20:00 hours. Except holidays.
Sundays and public holidays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Closed every Monday, January 1 and 6, May 1, December 24, 25 and 31 and a local party
Free entry days
May 18 (International Museum Day)
October 12 (National holiday of Spain)
November 16 (World Heritage Day)
6 of December (Day of the Spanish Constitution)
• MONASTERY OF LAS DESCALZAS REALES:
Free on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 16:00 to 18:30 for citizens of the EU and Latin America.
Single rate: € 6
Note: Free entry for citizens of the European Union, residents and holders of work permits in this area and Ibero-American citizens, with proof of nationality or residence or work permit.
Schedules
Tues-Sat: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. / 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Sundays and public holidays: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Closing of lockers and access to the monastery: 1 hour before
• ROYAL MONASTERY OF LA ENCARNACIÓN:
Free on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 16:00 to 18:30 for citizens of the EU and Latin America.
Single rate: € 6
Note: Free entry for citizens of the European Union, residents and holders of work permits in this area and Ibero-American citizens, with proof of nationality or residence or work permit.
Schedules
Tues-Sat: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. / 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Sundays and public holidays: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Closing of lockers and access to the monastery: 1 hour before
• LÁZARO GALDIANO MUSEUM:
Free last hour of each day, that is, from Monday to Saturday from 15:30 and Sunday from 14:00 to 15:00, and first Friday of each month from 17:00 - 21:00
General: € 6
Guided tours in the afternoon: € 8
Reduced: € 3
Schedules
Tue - Sat: 10: 00-16: 30 h; Sun: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Closed: Monday and 24, 25 and 31 December, 6 January
• MUSEUM OF DECORATIVE ARTS:
Free on Thursdays from 15:00 to 20:00, Saturdays from 14:00 to 15:00 and Sundays from 10:00 to 15:00.
General admission: € 3
Reduced ticket: € 1.50
Free entry days
Temporary exhibitions
May 18 (International Museum Day)
November 16 (World Heritage Day)
October 12 (National holiday of Spain)
6 of December (Day of the Spanish Constitution)
Other extraordinary openings
Winter time
From September 8 to June 30:
Tuesday to Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Sunday and holidays: from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Thursday afternoon from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Summer schedule
From July 5 to September 4:
Tuesday to Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Sunday and holidays: from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Closed: every Monday of the year, January 1st and 6th, May 1st, 24th, 25th and 31st of December and a local holiday.
• MUSEUM OF ROMANTICISM:
Free Saturdays from 14:00 to 20:20 and Sundays from 10:00 to 15:00.
General admission: € 3
Reduced ticket: € 1.50
Free entry days
May 18 (International Museum Day)
October 12 (National holiday of Spain)
November 16 (World Heritage Day)
6 of December (Day of the Spanish Constitution)
Winter time (from November to April)
Tuesday to Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Sundays and holidays: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Summer timetable (from May to October)
Tuesday to Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sundays and holidays: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• MUSEO DEL TRAJE:
Free on Saturdays from 14:30 to 19:00 and Sundays from 10:00 to 15:00.
Normal rate: € 3
Reduced price: € 1,50
• MADRID ROYAL PALACE (PALACIO DE ORIENTE):
Free from Monday to Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (October to March) and from 18:00 to 20:00 h. (April to September)
Basic Price: € 11
Reduced Fare: € 6
Agency fee: € 8
Note: free admission for citizens of the European Union, residents and holders of work permits in this area and Ibero-American citizens, subject to nationality accreditation or residence or work permit.
• EL PARDO ROYAL PALACE:
Free Wednesdays and Thursdays from 15: 00-18: 00 h. (October-March). Wednesday and Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (April-September)
Note: For citizens of the EU and Latin America.
Basic rate: € 9
Reduced price: € 4
Free entrance day
May 18 (International Museum Day)
Schedules
When not occupied by foreign heads of state:
October-March: Mon-Sun: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
April-September: Mon-Sun: 10: 00-20: 00 h
• REAL ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS OF SAN FERNANDO:
Free on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
General: € 8
Reduced: € 4
Schedules
Tue-Sun 10: 00-15: 00 h (including holidays).
Note: During vacation periods you may experience changes (Call 91 524 08 64).
Closed: Monday; 1 and 6 January; 1 and 30 May; 9 of November; 24, 25 and 31 December.
• ANTHROPOLOGY NATIONAL MUSEUM:
Free: Saturdays from 2:00 p.m. and Sundays
Price
General admission € 3
Reduced € 1.50
Free entry days: April 18, May 18, October 12 and December 6.
Schedules
Tue-Sat 9: 30-20: 00 h
Sun and fest: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Closed: 1 and 6 January, 1 May, 24, 25 and 31 December
• REAL MONASTERY OF EL ESCORIAL
Monasterio de El Escorial
Free: On Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3pm to 6pm. (October to March) and from 5 to 8 pm. (April to September). Free for children under 5 years.
Winter timetable (October to March)
Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
(Open locker and access to the Monastery until 17:00)
Summer timetable (April to September)
Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
(Open locker and access to the Monastery until 19:00)
Closed: Monday throughout the year
Free entry days:
May 18, International Museum Day.
October 12, National Day of Spain, without distinction of nationality.
Note: free entry for citizens of the European Union, residents and holders work permit in that area and Ibero-American citizens.
• VALLEY OF THE FALLEN (VALLE DE LOS CAÍDOS):
At the Royal Benedictine Abbey of the Holy Cross of the Valley of the Fallen, the gratuity schedule is Wednesday and Thursday is from 16:00 to 19:00 hours (April to September).
