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CaixaForum

Paseo del Prado, 36, Madrid, Spain
As featured in Madrid for free
Ranked #3 of 42 shopping in Madrid
4.5 of 5 stars 185 Reviews
Type: Museums, Art Galleries
Fee: No
Description: A postmodern art gallery, it also exhibits retrospectives of artists from earlier time periods.
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Madrid, Spain
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

even if you don't see the free exhibits, which were very good, the cafe/restaurant is a great place to relax. More

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usa
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

The show on Piranesi that I saw was a beautifully displayed in-depth multi media presentation. I came away in awe of the artist and the Forum. They also have a very reasonably priced cafe on the top floor. More

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Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

The CaixaForum has many great cultural expositions. I visited one of Teotihuacan and it offered a truly incredible range of a items on display. More

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See 7 more reviews by Michael B for Madrid
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
117 helpful votes 117 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

This is not a 'famous' gallery, but had been recommended by a friend, and I can see why! The architecture is fascinating, from outside and within the building, not to mention the amazing wall of plantings. We saw a great exhibit as well, all for free! Well worth a visit. More

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See 4 more reviews by abcfox for Madrid
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Totally free to visit, very near the Prado the Caixaforum had some interesting and varied exhibits. Definitely worth a visit when you're in Madrid. More

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Nova Scotia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

This free museum had a Russian ballet exhibit that intrigued my wife. More

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Leamington Spa, United Kingdom
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Having condemmed the Guggenheim I'll redress the balance by saying this is a contemporary gallery that impressed me. Varied exhibits on several levels provide an excellent few hours pleasure .. and it is free. More

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See 5 more reviews by CustomerConsultant for Madrid
Litchfield, Connecticut
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

This building is a sleeper. It's well worth the side trip when visiting the Sofia Reina. The building itself is interesting as a piece of architecture. When I was there, there was a special show on Peranesi, an archtictect and engraver with whom I was not familiar. The show was spectacular, an eye opener as such shows are meant to... More

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richland, wa
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

We went specifically to see the wall of foliage and flowers but reviewed the current exhibit even though "ballet" is not our thing. A fascinating place. More

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Utrecht, The Netherlands
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

The building's exterior with its rusty wall,vertical garden, use of water and mirrorglass is impressive, as is the seemingly unending staircase within. The one exhibition area which was open was well-arranged with creative use of light and media. More

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