Science Museum Itinerary

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Madrid has so many science museums that it’s difficult to pick and visit just one. There’s a huge variety of exhibitions along the route of places where objects of scientific interest are kept and displayed. Below you’ll find a comprehensive list.

National Museum of Natural Sciences

A museum which promotes the perception of science and the richness of our natural heritage.

National Museum of Science and Technology

This museum houses an interesting collection which aims to bring science to the public.

Geomineral Museum

Housed in a beautiful building with stained-glass windows, this little-known museum boasts a fascinating collection of fossils, minerals and gems.

Planetarium

Exhibitions, workshops, projections and activities like star-gazing invite us on a journey to unravel the mysteries of the cosmos.

Royal Observatory of Madrid

The Royal Observatory of Madrid, founded by Charles III is a museum of astronomy dating back to the 17th century.

Railway Museum

Located in a former train station, the museum is home to a wonderful collection of old trains and carriages.

Naval Museum

A wonderful collection that reflects Spain’s rich naval history, from the Middle Ages to the present day.

Historia del las Telecomunicaciones. Espacio Fundación Telefónica

Espacio Telefónica Foundation

The past, present and future of telecommunications and art go hand in hand in one of the most prominent buildings on the Gran Vía.

Royal Botanic Gardens

A botanic garden in the city centre with a selection of more than 5,000 species of plants. Open every day except Christmas and New Year's Day.

Museum of San Isidro. The Origins of Madrid

In La Latina, one of the most authentic neighbourhoods of Madrid, you can immerse yourself in the city’s history.

National Anthropology Museum

Standing across from Atocha Station, this museum offers a journey through the civilisations of the world.

National Archaeological Museum

This 19th Century Neo-Classical building houses one of the world's most important antique collections.

Museum of the Americas

Over 25,000 artifacts comprise a wonderful collection of Pre-Columbian art, archeological gems and colonial-era objects.

The Garment Museum

The Garment Museum, a walk through history through the clothing of each era. Discover its new permanent exhibition, with over one thousand pieces, more than half of which are on display for the first time ever.

Imprenta Municipal-Artes del Libro

Cultural centre located in the heart of Madrid dedicated to graphic arts and the history of the book.

The Robot Museum

A museum in the ABC shopping centre, in Barrio de Salamanca district, showing the largest collection of robots in Europe.

Don't miss

Nave de Motores de Pacífico

An example of industrial architecture from the start of the 20th century, the Nave de Motores (Engine Room) provided energy for all of Madrid. To visit, it is necessary to make a prior booking.

Museum of Astronomy and Geodesy

This young museum houses an outstanding instrumental collection of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

Museo de Aviones Históricos en Vuelo - Fundación Infante de Orleans

Museum of historic aircraft in flight

Located at the Cuatro Vientos Airdrome, the oldest in Spain, this museum has planes representative of Spanish aeronautics.

Aeronautics and Astronautics Museum (The Air Museum)

9 km from Casa de Campo, you'll find numerous aeronautical gems from different periods.

Museum for the Blind

Close to Paseo de la Castellana you can find this museum that allows blind people and people with visual disability to enjoy art.

INEF Museum

Located in University City, this little known museum is dedicated to the origins of modern sport.

Museo Arqueológico Regional de Alcalá de Henares

Regional Archaeological and Paleontological Museum Alcalá de Henares

A journey through the past of the Community of Madrid, from its first inhabitants to the present day.

Postal and Telegraph Museum

This is one of the least known museums in Madrid. In it you can discover valuable stamp collections.

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