Bona Ventura

Retiro · Madrid

Crystal Palace (Retiro)

Palacio de Cristal

Monument

An 1887 glass-and-iron conservatory by a pond, now used by the Reina Sofía for free contemporary installations.

Address
Paseo de Cuba 4, Parque del Retiro, 28009 Madrid
Hours
Apr-Sep 10:00-21:00, Oct-Mar 10:00-18:00 (Reina Sofía Retiro galleries, 2026)
Best time to go
Morning, Afternoon · About 30 min
Price
Free
Price level
€
Free entry
Free for everyone
Temporarily closed for architectural improvements (2026); closed on rainy or heat-wave days

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Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.

Good to know

  • Free entry; can close for rain or during installation changes.
  • The Palacio de Velázquez nearby is the second free Reina Sofía venue.

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