Museo de Historia de Madrid, Madrid

Name: Museo de Historia de Madrid
Address: Calle de Fuencarral, 78, Madrid, 28004, Spain
Telephone: +34 917 01 18 63

#203 among attractions in Madrid

Museum, Art museum, Pedro de Ribera, History museum

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Facts and practical information

The Museum of History of Madrid) is a history museum located on Calle de Fuencarral in downtown Madrid, Spain that chronicles the history of the city. It was opened as the Museo Municipal in 1929, and was renamed as the Museo de Historia de Madrid in 2007. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1929 (95 years ago)Coordinates: 40°25'33"N, 3°42'2"W

Address

Calle de Fuencarral, 78Centro Madrid (Justicia)Madrid 28004 Spain

Contact

+34 917 01 18 63

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Museo de Historia de Madrid – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gran Vía, Calle de Fuencarral, Telefónica Building, Museo ABC.

0.4 miS
Famed street for shopping and dining
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Calle de Fuencarral, Madrid
8 min walk • Calle de Fuencarral is a vibrant shopping district located in the cosmopolitan city of Madrid, Spain. This bustling thoroughfare is a paradise for shoppers, offering an eclectic mix of traditional boutiques, international brands, and avant-garde fashion stores.
~1990 ftS
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Telefónica Building, Madrid
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Vernacular architecture, Palace, Art Nouveau architecture
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Our Lady of Montserrat Church, Madrid
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Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
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Plaza de Pedro Zerolo, Madrid
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Calle de San Bernardo, Madrid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museo de Historia de Madrid open?

Museo de Historia de Madrid is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 8 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 8 pm
Thursday 10 am - 8 pm
Friday 10 am - 8 pm
Saturday 10 am - 8 pm
Sunday 10 am - 8 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museo de Historia de Madrid?

Nearby attractions include Fountain of Fame, Madrid (1 min walk), Museo del Romanticismo, Madrid (3 min walk), Anglican Cathedral of the Redeemer, Madrid (4 min walk), Calle de Hortaleza, Madrid (4 min walk).

How to get to Museo de Historia de Madrid by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museo de Historia de Madrid:

Metro

Tribunal • Lines: L1, L10 (1 min walk)
Bilbao • Lines: L1, L4 (7 min walk)

Bus

Barceló - Tribunal • Lines: 149, 40 (1 min walk)
Pza. de San Ildefonso • Lines: 002 (4 min walk)

Train

Recoletos (14 min walk)
Sol (15 min walk)