Museo de Historia de Madrid
Museo de Historia de Madrid
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10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Neighbourhood: Centro
Expansive plazas, local and foreign crowds, street performers, colorful lights, window shopping, restaurant signs promising the best paella, ham, and churros con chocolate- this is downtown Madrid, a collection of plazas interconnected by a network of side streets. Some of these side streets are wide pedestrian shopping routes, and some are hidden, so it's possible to duck in and out of the bustle as desired. The iconic Puerta del Sol is the giant crossroads of the city and a must-see attraction at any time of the day. The nearby Plaza Mayor, completely enclosed by historic red buildings, is an ideal place to grab a bite to eat outside, amidst scores of tables and people out for a stroll. Plaza Isabel II (also known as “Opera”) is smaller and a good meeting spot, and the stately Plaza del Oriente is the front yard of the Royal Palace. Centro can be touristy (pickpockets are unfortuately not unheard-of here), crowded, and sometimes gimmicky, but it is also the place to experience classic Madrid.
How to get there
- Tribunal • 1 min walk
- Bilbao • 5 min walk
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- GemsNIArmagh, United Kingdom665 contributionsGreat free museumStumbled on this wonderful museum - (there are two pages for review here for some reason) so don't be fooled by low reviews. It was brilliant, the amount of artifacts, paintings and history of Madrid was brilliant. Most info in English to read, don't think there are English speaking tours? there are Spanish ones, but there's still plenty to read and view -well worth visiting.Visited February 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 12 February 2024
- Kelly M37 contributionsPeaceful and interestingThis museum delivers exactly what it says it should: a history of Madrid. It’s small, but very well curated, and FREE. We spent about 1.5 hours in it, very restful because it wasn’t crowded at all. If you like small, focused museums, it’s a winner.Visited April 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 25 April 2024
- Bryant R33 contributionsHidden Gem Must!Stumbled upon this hotel by accident and on a whim decided to enter. So glad we did! For any history buff, this place is a must. Great chronology of the development of Madrid w some macro-Spain/European history thrown in for good measure. The pieces on display are stunning. Everything from model recreations of palaces and city streets to actually used devices, equipment, and furniture of Madrileños gone by. Check it out, you won't be disappointed!Visited May 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 30 May 2024
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Emily
London, UK488 contributions
Mar 2023
Great museum with plenty to see, presented well in chronological order explaining the origins & history of the city.
Some great pieces and details proved in English & Spanish.
Staff were friendly & helpful.
Museum wasn't busy ( Wednesday Afternoon) so was able to really take some time to appreciate the items.
Some great pieces and details proved in English & Spanish.
Staff were friendly & helpful.
Museum wasn't busy ( Wednesday Afternoon) so was able to really take some time to appreciate the items.
Written 26 March 2023
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Kelly M
37 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
This museum delivers exactly what it says it should: a history of Madrid. It’s small, but very well curated, and FREE. We spent about 1.5 hours in it, very restful because it wasn’t crowded at all. If you like small, focused museums, it’s a winner.
Written 25 April 2024
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calandracas
Madrid, Spain9,095 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
Just to enter through the monumental baroque door is worth going. It was a hospice, that of San Fernando, and now it is dedicated to spreading the history of Madrid on several floors. Interesting chapel and in the patio there is a monumental fountain. Conferences and other cultural events are also held. As if that were not enough, it is next to the Tribunal Metro.
Written 7 May 2024
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sheepygold
london5,503 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
This is a museum that covers the history of Madrid from when it became the capital of Spain in the 16th century up to the early 20th century. There is a lot to see and helpfully a great deal of the explanation is in English. Allow 2 hours.
Written 1 April 2023
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Bryant R
33 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
Stumbled upon this hotel by accident and on a whim decided to enter. So glad we did! For any history buff, this place is a must. Great chronology of the development of Madrid w some macro-Spain/European history thrown in for good measure. The pieces on display are stunning. Everything from model recreations of palaces and city streets to actually used devices, equipment, and furniture of Madrileños gone by. Check it out, you won't be disappointed!
Written 30 May 2024
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Alejandro Canales
Santiago, Chile169 contributions
Aug 2024 • Solo
The place is amazing, an old convent turned Museum. In it you can go through the history of development and advancement of the city of Madrid from its medieval origins to date. As a mere king's castle it became the capital of the kingdom and the place of the royal palace in all its glory
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Written 9 August 2024
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ArizonaTraveler2
Mercer Island, WA156 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
We love city museums and Madrid's is right up there. Less than half a mile north of Gran Vía, housed in a beautiful building. Four floors of its history with interesting items, paintings, china. We thought this museum much superior to the decorative arts one. Free admission. English descriptions throughout. An elevator. Really nice staff too. Lockers for one Euro which is refundable. Bring a coon.
Written 19 February 2020
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GemsNI
Armagh, UK665 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
Stumbled on this wonderful museum - (there are two pages for review here for some reason) so don't be fooled by low reviews. It was brilliant, the amount of artifacts, paintings and history of Madrid was brilliant. Most info in English to read, don't think there are English speaking tours? there are Spanish ones, but there's still plenty to read and view -well worth visiting.
Written 12 February 2024
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Jacqui L
10 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
Very interesting and FREE when we went on a Tuesday not sure if this is free every day. Excellent information and paintings re the growth of Madrid as a capital city. Not all on Royalty and quite a bit on the actual people that lived and worked in Madrid.
Written 17 October 2024
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Fearless52890256026
Madrid, Spain11 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
An interesting museum to know the evolution of Madrid. Large rooms with a large collection of paintings, paintings, objects.
The building is beautiful, especially the entrance door. There was also an exhibition of photographs from the 1960s. Admission is free and open until 20:00.
The building is beautiful, especially the entrance door. There was also an exhibition of photographs from the 1960s. Admission is free and open until 20:00.
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Written 7 September 2024
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¿ Se pueden hacer fotos ?
Written 30 March 2021
I'm thinking of spending an hour or two at this museum in the morning, and I'm wondering what I can do afterwards that's in the near vicinity (i.e. walking distance)?
Prefer something low-key, like shopping, a lookout or a park or another smallish museum or gallery or anything else that's worth seeing for the first time visitor to Mad.
I guess my ideal would be an attraction that's close by, to limit time spent moving around, as only have four days in Mad.
thanks,
Art
Written 24 June 2019
The archives building often has small but interesting exhibits and is not too far from the museum.
Written 5 July 2020
Will be in Madrid in a couple of weeks. We speak very little Spanish ... do the exhibits have explanations in English or at least a something we can rent that plays an audio in English? Thanks! Jonathan
Written 27 August 2018
I speak very little Spanish and thought this museum awesome!
not every display is in English, but the majority are.
Written 28 August 2018
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