Art and Culture

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Paseo del Arte
A one-kilometre stretch that is home to three of the best museums in the world: the Prado, the Thyssen-Bornemisza and the Reina Sofía.

Paseo del Arte

Tradition and Culture

Grapes in Puerta del Sol, cocido (chickpea stew), traditional tablaos (flamenco clubs)… When in Madrid, do as Madrileños do.

Cultural Foundations and Exhibition Halls

Venues hosting conferences, exhibitions and cultural events throughout the year.

Top Cultural Centres

Contemporary spaces hosting the latest avant-garde theatre shows and exhibitions.

House Museums

Purchase the Five Museums Pass and discover some of the city's lesser-known gems.

Un paseo por las galerías de arte de Madrid

Madrid’s Art Galleries

These are some of the most outstanding art galleries in the city.

Baroque Churches

Discover the 17th and 18th century Baroque style in the Churches of Madrid.

Museums for the Little Ones

Learn and have fun in Madrid. Museums are full of secrets for children. Find the closest one on our map!

Science Museum Itinerary

Learn about the history of science and Man in Madrid’s science museums.

Tourist Passes

Discounts on museums and transport. Find out how to save time and money during your stay in Madrid.

Films in Their Original Language

Madrid offers the country's biggest selection of cinemas showing films in their original language.

Madrid Top 10
Discover the city's most popular sights and attractions, from one of Europe's largest royal palaces to the magnificent Prado Museum and Real Madrid's stadium.

Madrid Top 10

OFFICIAL PRODUCTS

Panoramic views at 92 metres

An observation deck offering wonderful vistas of the city.

Official Madrid Shop

Visit our online store (in Spanish) of souvenirs made by local artisans!

Programa de Visitas originales de Madrid

Original Guided Tours

Explore Madrid with our selection of tours (in Spanish).

MADRID'S UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE

Landscape of Light. Paseo del Prado and El Retiro Park
The area encompassing the Paseo del Prado and El Retiro Park has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage list as a cultural landscape.

Landscape of Light. Paseo del Prado and El Retiro Park

Visit our new store!

Tienda Casa de la Panadería
The Tourist Information Centre in Casa de la Panadería now features a new shop where you can purchase original souvenirs made by some of Madrid's finsest homegrown artisans.

Tienda Casa de la Panadería

DOWNLOAD OUR GUIDES

Folleto "Madrid: Arte y cultura: Museos" (PDF). Diciembre 2018

Madrid's museums

Madrid boasts a fantastic assortment of museums matched by few other places in the world.

Art in Madrid

A fascinating introduction to the city’s main museums and their top masterpieces.

Top Museums and Cultural Centres

Prado Museum

Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum

Mapfre Foundation. Recoletos Exhibition Hall

Mapfre Foundation. Bárbara de Braganza Exhibition Hall

National Archaeological Museum

Espacio Telefónica Foundation

Gaviria Palace

Getting around Madrid
Madrid's excellent transport system allows you to get around the city quickly and safely by bus, metro, train or taxi.

Getting around Madrid