Exhibitions in Madrid

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  • An exhibition that seeks to shed new light on the diverse and prolific work of Salvador Dalí (Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum. 20 Oct-24 Jan 2027).

    Dalí’s Freudian Universe
  • Salvador Dalí. El destete del mueble-alimento, 1934. Óleo sobre tabla, 17,7 x 24,1 cm. Colección de The Dalí Museum, San Petersburgo, Florida (EE.UU.); Donación de A. Reynolds y Eleanor Morse. © Salvador Dalí, Fundación Gala-Salvador Dalí / VEGAP, Madrid

CURRENT HIGHLIGHTS

The two museums will simultaneously exchange twenty-five emblematic works from their permanent collections (Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum. 9 Oct-10 Jan 2027).

A journey through a wide selection of works by various Pre-Raphaelite artists (MAPFRE Foundation. Recoletos Exhibition Hall. 24 Sept-10 Jan).

An immersive experience that takes visitors to Ancient Greece in the Mycenaean period to relive the trials and adventures of Odysseus on his long journey home to Ithaca (MAD - Madrid Artes Digitales Immersive Experiences Centre. Tuesdays to Sundays). Tickets on sale

Immersive audiovisual experience that showcases biodiversity in an innovative way (CaixaForum Madrid. 3 Jun-7 Mar).

First immersive exhibition that travels inside the human body in a spectacular futurist base (Espacio Delicias. 11 Sept-7 Jan 2027).

An exhibition devoted to a leading member of New York’s East Village art movement, a pioneer of contemporary street art (Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum. 29 Sept-17 Jan 2027).

Exhibition devoted exclusively to the artist’s work, alongside a selection of sketchbooks, drawings and watercolours (Prado Museum. 13 Oct-17 Jan 2027).

First retrospective in Europe on this key figure in 20th century American photography (MAPFRE Foundation. Recoletos Exhibition Hall. 24 Sept-10 Jan).

Exhibition that analyses the relationship between avant-garde art and works created by psychiatric patients (MAPFRE Foundation. Recoletos Exhibition Hall. 24 Sept-10 Jan).

The work by the artist from Madrid reflects on how art confronts and transforms the established power (Velázquez Palace. Until 8 March).

Exhibition devoted to the 18th Duchess of Alba, highlighting her extraordinary contribution to the conservation of the immense historic and artistic legacy of the House of Alba (Liria Palace. 30 Sept-31 Jan 2027).

Exhibition that brings together the two full series that Gustave Doré and Robert Rauschenberg devoted to Dante’s Inferno (Fundación Canal - Mateo Inurria 2 Exhibition Hall 2. 7 Oct-t5 Jan).

Exhibition that portrays the major role of our city in Spanish culture, science and politics throughout the 16th and 17th centuries (San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts. Until 2 December).

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National Heritage will display a major set of historic chests, boxes, trunks, caskets and cases (Royal Collections Gallery. 23 Oct-21 Feb).

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Immersive exhibitions

  • An in-depth immersion into the soul of Spain through three of its most iconic painters who redefined the course of western painting (Nomad Museo Inmersivo. Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays)

    El Greco, Velázquez, Goya: The Immortal Triad
  • Immersive audiovisual experience that showcases biodiversity in an innovative way (CaixaForum Madrid. 3 Jun-7 Mar).

    We Are Nature
  • Space to enjoy an immersive journey through eclectic worlds that combine art, play and the unexpected, in front of the Reina Sofía Museum in Atocha

    IKONO
  • A unique sensory experience to enjoy the painter’s large-scale masterpieces in motion (Nomad Museo Inmersivo. Wednesday, Friday and Sunday). Tickets on sale

    The World of Van Gogh
  • El Greco, Velázquez, Goya La Triada Inmortal
  • Somos naturaleza
  • IKONO
  • El mundo de Van Gogh
  • Photography, painting, sculpture... The arts have found their niche in Madrid's leading museums and exhibition halls (Sep - Dec 2026).

    Madrid Culture (PDF)
  • Madrid Cultura / Agenda de exposiciones septiembre-diciembre 2026 (PDF)
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