Madrid-FREE Museums
Madrid-FREE Museums
Kristina| kristinavstheworld
Available for hire
Madrid is housing some of the best art collections in the world, and as the tickets can get pricey, i have come up with this guide for those on tight budget,
Over the two years of living in Madrid, i have managed to visit all of the museums below fully free, and i am sharing all my tips!
The guide is mobile friendly and easy to use on-the-go. If you have any questions, feel free to message me!
TAP INTO EACH PLACE to directly get directions with google maps and don't forget to download Thatch free app to have easier access.
If you want to support me, please subscribe. You will get notified when I launch new guides and itineraries!
Updated ago
2
Share
The “Big Three”
THE BIG THREE or in other words- the Madrid's Golden Triangle of Art, are some of the worlds' greatest museums, and the most visited ones in Madrid. You are in luck because all three offer free entry.
Museo Nacional del Prado
@kristinavstheworld
If you only have a chance to visit one museum in Madrid, Prado might just as well be your best choice. And with this trick you get to visit the most prestigious Spanish museum fully free!
Free entry:
From Monday to Saturday from 6pm-8pm
Sundays 5pm-7pm
Extra info: Though the tickets are free, it is recommendable to reserve them during the day, to skip the awfully long lines and the sold out tickets.
Tip: Make sure to arrive in advance, before the actual hour, to not waste time.
Add to
Details
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
@kristinavstheworld
For the contemporary art fans, this is the place to be. Museo de Reina Sofia houses more than 18 000 pieces of twentieth-century and contemporary art, many of them signed by such famous authors as Salvador Dalí, Pablo Picasso and Joan Miró.
Free visit:
Monday, Wednesday,Thursday, Friday&Saturday from 7pm to 9pm.
Sundays from 12:30am-2:30pm.
FREE DAYS:
May 18th
December 6th
Add to
Details
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
@kristinavstheworld
This museum contains the largest private art collection in Spain.
Free visit:
Mondays from 12-2pm
Extra info:
If you are a student in Spain, and are under 26yo, you can visit the museum for free at any time.
Add to
Details
DISCLAIMER, these museums host massive number of art, and are spread out around 4+ floors, making it slightly confusing and overwhelming. For those wanting to save the time, and get a memorable&meaningful visit, i HIGHLY RECOMMEND guided tours with experts. I am leaving you the links to the best ones!!
Cultural Centers
These centers offer variety of different events, activities, exibitions and more, most of it being fully free, Browsing their web will give you the schedules and information you need. Other than intresting events, these have a very intresting architecture worth checking out.
Matadero Madrid
@kristinavstheworld
Add to
Details
Conde Duque Contemporary Culture Center
@kristinavstheworld
Add to
Details
Art
Sorolla Museum
@kristinavstheworld
Spain is home to some of the most recognizable art out there, and to many influential artists. Just to name a few, Velazquez, Picasso, Dali, Goya, El Greco, etc. However, the artist you must check out while in Madrid is Joaquin Sorolla. Originally from Valencia, though most of his life was spent in Madrid. His house was turned into a museum, and even those not intrested in his art will find it intresting, as the garden outside is an incredible place to spend some time. It transports you all the way to Valencia, with the flowers, fontain, and typical tiles. And on the inside you can see a lot of the original setting from the home while he was still living in it.
This hidden gem of Madrid opens its doors for free on the weekends (Saturdays after 2pm, and all day Sunday).
Even if you are visiting Madrid during the week, you can grab a ticket for only 3 euros.
Add to
Details
Add to
Details
Lázaro Galdiano Museum
@kristinavstheworld
This mansion spread around 4 floors, hosts exquisite art collection by Jose Lazaro Galdiano. You’ll find paintings by Goya, El Greco, Zurbarán and Hieronymus Bosch, bronze figures, ceramics, glassware, textiles, medals and weapons of great value. Other than the art collection, house itself and it's architecture are a good reason to check this hidden gem out.
You can explore for free:
Tue-Sun, from 2pm to 3pm for all visitors
Thursday afternoon: 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m Children under the age of 12
Add to
Details
SCIENCE\HISTORY
Royal Palace of Madrid
@kristinavstheworld
Did you know that the Spanish Royal palace is actually the biggest Royal Palace in Europe, containing more than 3 thousand room?!
The tickets are a bit pricey, but if you are a holder of a European Passport you can visit for free MON-THU from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Add to
Details
Archaeological Museum
@kristinavstheworld
Travel through time and get to know Spanish history and culture for FREE, each SATURDAY from 2pm, and SUNDAY mornings.
Free Dates:
April 18th
May 18th
October 12th
December 6th
*Great activity for families traveling
Add to
Details
Museum of Anthropology
@kristinavstheworld
Free entrance
Saturdays from 2pm
Sundays all day long
Free days:
April 18th
May 18th
October 12th
December 6th
Add to
Details
For the fans of Netflix shows ;)
Mint Museum
@kristinavstheworld
A little fun fact, this museum is located in the building whose exterior was used in Netflix series Money Heist as one of the main filming locations for the first few seasons.
Free entrance;
Tue-Fri from 10am-8pm
Sat&Sun 10am-2pm
Add to
Details
Fundación Telefónica
@kristinavstheworld
As seen in Netflix hit show Cable Girls, 'Fundatoin Telefonica', divided over four floors, is devoted to the dialogue between art, technology and the new forms of communication through different workshops, guided visits, an auditorium and various exhibition spaces.
Space offers a lot, and it's great for family visits.
Entrance is always free, unless stated differently for some specific events.
Add to
Details
If you are traveling to Spain, make sure to check out my other guides, and subscribe to not miss out on the new ones. My guides specialize in variety of topics. Hasta pronto!
* * *
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kristina| kristinavstheworld
Available for hire
Hi, my name is Kristina and I am an adventurer passionate about slow travel. I’ve dedicated the last 5 years of my life to exploring the world, and gaining wider understanding on travel planning-especially budget friendly one! As I prioritize slow travel, I have chosen moving away from my homeland Serbia, and have spent 1 and a half year in New York, 6 months in San Francisco and around 2 years in Madrid. During my stay, I have done as much of traveling as possible, using up my days off, weekends and public holidays.
I’ve joined this amazing platform in order to share my passion for my favorite places, as well as all the knowledge I have gained along the way. I will be sharing my favorite itineraries, budget tips, cultural insights, best coffee, places to eat, cool activites, and more. I can help you add the element of the authentic, local experience while abroad, and be of great help to different types of travelers, especially those with tighter budgets, traveling solo or studying\volunteering abroad.
I specialize in Spain, though I am not limited to it, as I’ve had a lot of experience in travel while living abroad, where I have independently planned each and every one of my adventures. Hence, I am looking forward to helping you have the bestest time by taking care of that heavy planning part, so that you can fully enjoy your stay.
I can help you out in 3 languages – Serbian , English and Spanish, so don’t hesitate to contact me!
Send A Tip
Support Kristina| kristinavstheworld’s work.
Select your tip amount
$5
$10
$20
$50
Or type in other amount
Explore related destinations
Read more about places in this guide
Powered by Thatch
The home for unique & authentic travel
The home for unique & authentic travel
Powered by Thatch: Where great trips are made.
© Kristina| kristinavstheworld 2024 • Help • Privacy • Terms • Copyright • Become a Seller • Seller Academy • About • Careers • Blog • Explore Places