History museums in 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.

The Royal Palace of Madrid is the official residence of the Spanish royalty but is used only for state ceremonies. Visitors can see the marvelous interior decorations, made using various materials, from marble to mahogany. The palace is also home to Royal Armoury of Madrid. Surrounded by large and p

The Royal Palace of Aranjuez is a baroque palace situated in the Spanish city of Aranjuez, approximately 50 kilometers south of Madrid. The palace was built on the remains of a monastery, which was acquired by the Spanish king in the 16th century. Over the centuries, it became one of the summer residences of the royal family.

The Sorolla Museum in Madrid holds and exhibits work by the artist Joaquín Sorolla, as well as members of his family such as his daughter Elena. Sorolla excelled in the painting of portraits, landscapes and monumental works of social and historical themes. The museum is housed in what was originally

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.

The National Archaeological Museum Madrid (Museo Arqueológico Nacional) is a museum in Madrid with numismatic, archaeological and ethnographical finds. Visitors can discover four floors of historical artifacts from different periods, from Prehistory and Protohistory, to the Middle Ages and the moder

The CaixaForum in Madrid is a museum of post-modern art that aims to promote Spanish art, culture and science to general public. The CaixaForum is sponsored by Caixa Bank and organizes various exhibitions of both ancient and contemporary art, talks, workshops and concerts.

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

This Naval Museum (Museo Naval) in Madrid offers a glimpse of the history of the Spanish navy from the 15th century up to more recent times. The large collection includes many artefacts such as maps, paintings and boat models. The aim of this museum is not only to guide visitors through the history

The Museo del Romanticismo is a musuem in Madrid that is housed in an 18th-century palace with more than 20 rooms filled with interesting period artifacts from paintings and decorative arts, to furniture and sculptures. Visitors can explore the place where romantic writers used to gather. One of the

The House-Museum of Lope de Vega in Madrid is the house of the famous Spanish playwright and poet Lope de Vega who lived in the 16th century and became a prominent writer of the Golden Age. Rebuilt into a museum in 1935, its exhibition will guide you through both Vega's life and death, as he died in

The Museum of the Americas (Museo de América) is an anthropology museum in Madrid of which the main exhibition includes artistic, archaeological and ethnographic collections dedicated to American society, religion and communication dating back to Paleolithic period. The Museum of the Americas in Mad

The Almudena Cathedral is a Catholic church in Madrid that seems to have been built on the site of a medieval mosque that was destroyed in 1083 when Alfonso VI reconquered Madrid. Museo de la Catedral de la Almudena is the museum of the cathedral. A visit starts with two chambers of the Cathedral: t

Museo de Historia de Madrid is the Museum of History of Madrid that illustrates the history of the city from 1561 when Madrid became the capital of Spain to the beginning of the twentieth century. The museum is housed in the former Royal Hospice of San Fernando, built in 1673. The permanent exhibiti

The National Museum of Anthropology is a Spanish National Museum in Madrid that was Spain's first anthropological museum. The museum offers a global view of the different cultures existing on the planet, with collections that cover the five continents. It was inaugurated on April 29, 1875 by King Al

Museo Casa de la Moneda (The Museum of the Royal Mint) is a museum in Madrid that holds and exhibits the collection of the Spanish Royal Mint. The numismatic collection starts from its origins, passing through Greece, Rome, Hispania, the Middle Ages, the Catholic Monarchs, the House of Austria and t

The Biblioteca Nacional de España is the National Library of Spain, located in Madrid. It is a major public library and the largest in Spain and even one of the largest in the world. The Museum of the National Library of Spain (Museo de la Biblioteca Nacional ), formerly the Museum of the Book, is r

The Museum of San Isidro, or the Museum of the Origins of Madrid is a cultural institution that holds and displays a collection that finds its foundation in the collection of the former Archaeological Institute and the Municipal Museum of Madrid. The museum illustrates the history of the city from p

Museo Tiflológico is a musuem in Madrid that is housed in a building with an area of 1,500 square meters where visitors can see and touch the exhibited pieces. The collections that are exhibited in the museum are related to three clear lines of acquisition and research: the rooms dedicated to the mo

The Corrala Cultural Center is home to the Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions. The museum's collection contains more than 8,000 pieces from all over Spain, from musical instruments and handicrafts to dresses or farming tools.

The Casa Museo Ratón Pérez is a museum in Madrid that is all about the Spanish version of the tooth fairy 'El Ratón Perez', a little mouse. The museum is a recreation of its home.

Museo de la Guardia Civil is the Museum of the Civil Guard of Spain that is part of the Historical Studies Service institution of the Civil Guard Headquarters. The museum occupies a total area of ​​350 square meters, divided over four main rooms: the Flag Room, Weapons Room, Uniforms and Mannequins

The Museo Africano Mundo Negro is a museum in Madrid that is dedicated to the history of African tribal culture that is housed in the offices of the Combonian Missionaries of Madrid. The museum is dedicated to the missionary work of Saint Daniele Comboni during his trips to Africa between 1854 and 1