Museo Nacional de Antropología, Madrid

Name: Museo Nacional de Antropología
Address: Calle de Alfonso XII, 68, Madrid, 28014, Spain
Telephone: +34 915 30 64 18

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Museum, Specialty museum, History museum

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The National Museum of Anthropology is a national museum of Spain, located in Madrid near the Parque del Buen Retiro and opposite Atocha railway and metro station. It is considered the oldest anthropology museum in Spain, formally inaugurated on April 29, 1875, during the reign of Alfonso XII. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1875 (149 years ago)Coordinates: 40°24'28"N, 3°41'21"W

Address

Calle de Alfonso XII, 68Retiro (Paseo del Prado)Madrid 28014 Spain

Contact

+34 915 30 64 18

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museo Nacional de Antropología open?

Museo Nacional de Antropología is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9:30 am - 8 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 8 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 8 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 8 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 8 pm
Sunday 10 am - 3 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museo Nacional de Antropología?

Nearby attractions include Atocha station memorial, Madrid (2 min walk), Real Observatorio de Madrid, Madrid (3 min walk), Monument to Claudio Moyano, Madrid (5 min walk), Plaza del Emperador Carlos V, Madrid (5 min walk).

How to get to Museo Nacional de Antropología by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museo Nacional de Antropología:

Bus

Alfonso XII - Infanta Isabel - Atocha Renfe • Lines: 19 (1 min walk)
Pº Infanta Isabel - Dr. Velasco • Lines: C1, N10, N25, N9 (1 min walk)

Metro

Atocha • Lines: L1 (2 min walk)
Estación del Arte • Lines: L1 (4 min walk)

Train

Atocha-Cercanías (4 min walk)
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha (4 min walk)