Museo Geominero, Madrid

Name: Museo Geominero
Address: Calle de Ríos Rosas, 23, Madrid, 28003, Spain
Telephone: +34 913 49 57 59

#229 among attractions in Madrid

Museum, Specialty museum, Natural history museum

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The Museo Geominero is geology museum displaying minerals and fossils from Spain and its former colonies. It is located inside the Instituto Geológico y Minero de España building in Madrid, Spain. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1846 (178 years ago)Coordinates: 40°26'31"N, 3°41'59"W

Address

Calle de Ríos Rosas, 23Chamberí (Ríos Rosas)Madrid 28003 Spain

Contact

+34 913 49 57 59

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museo Geominero open?

Museo Geominero is open:

Monday 9 am - 2 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 2 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 2 pm
Thursday 9 am - 2 pm
Friday 9 am - 2 pm
Saturday 9 am - 2 pm
Sunday 9 am - 2 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museo Geominero?

Nearby attractions include Geological and Mining Institute of Spain, Madrid (1 min walk), Villaverde, Madrid (8 min walk), Monument to Bravo Murillo, Madrid (8 min walk), Nuevos Ministerios, Madrid (9 min walk).

How to get to Museo Geominero by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museo Geominero:

Bus

Ríos Rosas - Santa Engracia • Lines: 12, 45 (3 min walk)
Cristóbal Bordiú - Alenza • Lines: 45 (3 min walk)

Metro

Ríos Rosas • Lines: L1 (3 min walk)
Alonso Cano • Lines: L7 (7 min walk)

Train

Nuevos Ministerios (12 min walk)
Moncloa (29 min walk)