Madrid: Specialty Museum

Places and attractions in the Specialty museum category

Museo del Prado

World-class European art collection The Museo del Prado stands as a beacon of art and culture in the heart of Madrid, Spain. Established in 1819, it is one of the most visited sites in the Spanish capital and ranks among the greatest art museums in the world.

Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza

European art from 13th to 20th centuries The Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza is a vibrant cultural gem nestled in the heart of Madrid, Spain. Housed in the neoclassical Palacio de Villahermosa, this museum offers an unparalleled journey through art history with its wide-ranging collection, spanning from the 13th...

CaixaForum Madrid

CaixaForum Madrid is a contemporary cultural center in the heart of Spain's capital, known for its distinctive art exhibitions, thought-provoking lectures, and dynamic social and educational programs. Housed in a converted power station, the museum is a striking...

Museo del Ferrocarril

The Museo del Ferrocarril, nestled in the heart of Madrid, Spain, is a treasure trove for railway enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Situated in the historic Delicias Station, this museum is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of Spain's rich railway...

Naval Museum of Madrid

Nautical science and naval history museum The Naval Museum is a national museum in Madrid, Spain. It shows the history of the Spanish Navy since the Catholic Monarchs, in the 15th century, up to the present.

Museo Nacional de Antropología

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.

Museo ABC

Museo ABC is a museum in Madrid, Spain, dedicated to drawing and illustration. The museum is housed in a converted brewery. The privately funded museum was established in 2010. Its collection includes over 200,000 items from the Spanish daily newspaper ABC, which began collecting examples of drawing and graphic illustration in 1891.

Platform 0

Platform 0 is an exhibition project of the Madrid Metro consisting of the historical Estación de Chamberí, which has been out of service since 1966, and the Motores de Pacífico generator building.

Museo del Traje

The Museum of Garment - Ethnologic Heritage Research Center is a museum located in Madrid, Spain, with collections devoted to fashion and costumes. The museum has over 160,000 pieces and documents. The current building was completed in 1973. Collections date from the Middle Ages up to clothes by Spain's contemporary fashion designers.

Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas

The Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas is located at 12 Montalbán Street, in Madrid, Spain, to the south of the Puerta de Alcalá and the western side of the Buen Retiro Park.

Museo Casa de la Moneda

The Museum of the Royal Mint is a permanent exhibition for the Spanish Royal Mint in Madrid, Spain, begun in 1867.

House-Museum of Lope de Vega

17th-century house museum of playwright The House-Museum of Lope de Vega is a writer's house museum in the former home of the "golden age" writer Lope de Vega, located in Madrid, Spain. The sixteenth-century house was bought by the writer in 1610.