On 5 January 2025, this brand new space launched in the Madrid district of Arganzuela, where you can enjoy the work of British urban artist Banksy, whose true identity remains a mystery. The museum has more than 170 pieces, including life-size reproductions of the artist’s most iconic murals.
With a surprising and avant-garde aesthetic, this new centre is around 1500 m2 in size and houses the largest collection of Banksy’s works in Europe, making it an unmissable place to visit for locals and tourists alike looking to explore the fascinating world of urban art.
The museum offers an immersive experience that transports you to the universe of the most influential and enigmatic artist of our time. In this unique scenario, every detail is designed to immerse the audience in an unparalleled visual and sensory journey.
Banksy’s work, focused mainly on street art, combines visually striking images with messages loaded with social, political and cultural criticism. After appearing on the Bristol art scene in the 1990s, Banksy has gained worldwide fame thanks to their provocative and often ephemeral works created on walls and in public spaces in cities around the world.
With a style that mixes graffiti and stencilling, Banksy tackles subject such as consumerism, war, climate change, and social inequalities. Their most iconic pieces include Girl with a Balloon and The Flower Thrower, which have been widely reinterpreted and reproduced, becoming symbols of resistance and hope.
In addition to murals, Banksy has produced artistic installations such as the Dismaland Bemusement Park (2015), a satire on traditional theme parks, and the Walled Off Hotel in Bethlehem, a space that addresses the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The artist’s anonymity and ability to surprise the public have helped to cement their status as one of the most influential artists of our time.
