All Renaissance art & Early modern art museums to visit in Community of Madrid

Experience the artistic revival of the Renaissance and early modern periods at 5 museums in Community of Madrid. These museums showcase masterpieces from a transformative era in art history.

Are you captivated by Renaissance and early modern art? These are the best museums to visit in Community of Madrid:

  1. Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial1

    Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial

     Madrid
    El Escorial, located in the Madrid Autonomous Region at the foot of the Sierra de Guadarrama mountain, is a significant religious and cultural structure. It comprises a monastery, palace, library, and other sections. This complex was used as a residence by King Philip II of Spain, adding to its historical significance.
  2. Royal Collections Gallery Madrid2

    Royal Collections Gallery Madrid

     Madrid
    The Royal Collections Gallery, which was originally known as the Royal Collections Museum, is an art museum situated in Madrid. It is managed by the Spanish state agency Patrimonio Nacional and is located in a new building above the gardens of the Campo del Moro park, adjacent to the Almudena Cathedral and the Royal Palace.
  3. Cerralbo Museum3

    Cerralbo Museum

     Madrid
    The Cerralbo Museum is a museum in Madrid that is housed in a historical mansion where it exhibits an extensive collection of artwork (over 50.000 objects). The museum is named after the marquis of Cerralbo, who used to own it. What was once considered the greatest private art collection in Spain, c
  4. Casita del Príncipe4

    Casita del Príncipe

     El Escorial
    La Casita del Príncipe, also known as Casita de Abajo, is a royal residence from the 18th century. It is located in the municipality of El Escorial, in the Community of Madrid, Spain. The building was designed by Juan de Villanueva, one of the most important architects of Spanish neoclassicism, and was built between 1771 and 1775. It was declared a Cultural Interest Property in 1931.
  5. Liria Palace - Casa de Alba Foundation5

    Liria Palace - Casa de Alba Foundation

     Madrid
    Liria Palace - Casa de Alba Foundation (Palacio de Liria - Fundacion Casa de Alba) is a Neo-classical palace that was built in the 18th and renovated in the 20th century. It houses a collection of European art, including paintings, engravings, sculptures and decorative arts. It holds works by famous