Museo de Cera, Madrid

Name: Museo de Cera
Address: Paseo de Recoletos, 41, Madrid, 28004, Spain
Telephone: +34 913 19 46 81

#300 among attractions in Madrid

Museum, Specialty museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

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Local name: Museo de Cera de Madrid Established: 1972 (52 years ago)Coordinates: 40°25'29"N, 3°41'29"W

Address

Paseo de Recoletos, 41Centro Madrid (Justicia)Madrid 28004 Spain

Contact

+34 913 19 46 81

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

Nearby attractions include: Palace of Linares, Plaza de Cibeles, National Archaeological Museum, Puerta de Alcalá.

~1840 ftS
Vernacular architecture, Palace
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Square, Monuments and statues
Plaza de Cibeles, Madrid
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~900 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
National Archaeological Museum, Madrid
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~1800 ftS
Neoclassical 5-arched triumphal gateway
Puerta de Alcalá, Madrid
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~430 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Art gallery
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~300 ftNE
Memorial, Gothic Revival architecture
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0.4 miSW
Monuments and statues
Fountain of Cybele, Madrid
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~1920 ftSE
Square
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0.4 miSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Church of Saint Manuel and Saint Benedict, Madrid
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~1490 ftW
Vernacular architecture, Palace, Art Nouveau architecture
Palacio Longoria, Madrid
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0.4 miS
Palace and seat of local government
Cybele Palace, Madrid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museo de Cera open?

Museo de Cera is open:

Monday 10 am - 2 pm & 4:30 pm - 8 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 2 pm & 4:30 pm - 8 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 2 pm & 4:30 pm - 8 pm
Thursday 10 am - 2 pm & 4:30 pm - 8 pm
Friday 10 am - 2 pm & 4:30 pm - 8 pm
Saturday 10 am - 8 pm
Sunday 10 am - 8 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museo de Cera?

Nearby attractions include Colón, Madrid (2 min walk), Monument to Columbus, Madrid (2 min walk), Torres de Colón, Madrid (2 min walk), Teatro Fernán Gómez, Madrid (3 min walk).

How to get to Museo de Cera by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museo de Cera:

Bus

Génova - Pza. Colón • Lines: 21, 37, N22, N25, N26 (2 min walk)
Pº Recoletos - Biblioteca Nacional • Lines: 14, 150, 27, 45, 5, 53, N1, N22, N23, N24, N25, N26, N4 (2 min walk)

Metro

Colón • Lines: L4 (2 min walk)
Serrano • Lines: L4 (7 min walk)

Train

Recoletos (5 min walk)
Sol (19 min walk)