Spain's history from prehistory to the 19th century under one roof: the Lady of Elche, Visigothic votive crowns of Guarrazar, Roman mosaics and a replica of the Altamira cave.
- Address
- Calle de Serrano 13, 28001 Madrid
- Hours
- Closed Mondays (hours not verified 2026)
- Best time to go
- Morning · About 2 h
- Price
- Low fixed fee; price not verified 2026
- Price level
- €
- Free entry
- Saturdays from 14:00 (non-holiday), Sunday mornings (open until 15:00); 18 Apr, 18 May, 12 Oct, 6 Dec
Saturday rule applies to non-holiday Saturdays only
Also free for: Under 18s, over 65s, students 18-25, Carné Joven, disabled + companion, ICOM, teachers, unemployed, pensioners
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Much less crowded than the Paseo del Prado museums.
- Shares the building with the National Library; the entrance is on Serrano.