Naval Museum of Madrid, Madrid

Name: Naval Museum of Madrid
Address: Paseo del Prado, 5, Madrid, 28014, Spain
Telephone: +34 915 23 85 16

#86 among attractions in Madrid

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Facts and practical information

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. The displays set naval history in a wide context with information about the history of the Spanish Empire. The collections include navigation instruments, weapons, maps and paintings. ()

Local name: Museo Naval Established: 1843 (181 years ago)Coordinates: 40°25'3"N, 3°41'33"W

Address

Paseo del Prado, 5Retiro (Paseo del Prado)Madrid 28014 Spain

Contact

+34 915 23 85 16

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Day trips

Naval Museum of Madrid – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museo del Prado, Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, Palace of Linares, Plaza de Cibeles.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Naval Museum of Madrid open?

Naval Museum of Madrid is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 7 pm
Thursday 10 am - 7 pm
Friday 10 am - 7 pm
Saturday 10 am - 7 pm
Sunday 10 am - 7 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Naval Museum of Madrid?

Nearby attractions include Palace of la Bolsa de Madrid, Madrid (2 min walk), Bolsa de Madrid, Madrid (2 min walk), Dirección General de la Marina Mercante, Madrid (2 min walk), Monumento a los Caidos por España, Madrid (3 min walk).

How to get to Naval Museum of Madrid by public transport?

The nearest stations to Naval Museum of Madrid:

Bus

Pº Prado - Pza. de Cibeles • Lines: 203, N10, N2, N3, N8 (2 min walk)
Cibeles • Lines: 14, 27, 37, 45, N11, N25, N9 (3 min walk)

Metro

Banco de España • Lines: L2 (5 min walk)
Retiro • Lines: L2 (10 min walk)

Train

Recoletos (9 min walk)
Sol (14 min walk)