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Cervantes House Museum

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The childhood home of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra now houses a museum dedicated to this great master of Spanish literature, recreating the customs, traditions, and everyday life of the 16th and 17th centuries.

This museum dedicated to the author of Don Quixote also houses an important bibliographic collection with editions of Cervantes’ work from different periods and in different languages, exhibited in the temporary exhibition room. There is also a consolidated programme of activities such as workshops for children and teenagers, conferences, plays, and musical shows.

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Accessibility

Global Accessibility

The building is partially accessible to people with reduced mobility. Access to the second floor and the temporary exhibitions hall is via a lift with capacity for 3 people and enough space for a wheelchair.

It is equipped with the means to facilitate accessibility for the visually impaired, thanks to a collaboration agreement between ONCE and the Community of Madrid.

Visual Accessibility

LEAFLET IN BRAILLE

For people with low or no vision. Request this material in advance by contacting the museum.

AUDIO DESCRIPTIVE-GUIDED TOUR

Book in advance for small groups of people with low vision (5 people). These tours provide detailed descriptions of some of the most important items in the museum.

SPECIAL TOUR “THE MUSEUM IN YOUR HANDS”

Must be booked in advance, available for small groups of people with low or no vision (5 people) from Tuesday to Friday. In these tactile visits, you can touch some of the items in the museum selected for their relevance and significance to explore this place and the people who lived here.

Hearing Accessibility

The visitor assistance counter has a permanent sound amplification system using a magnetic induction loop for users of hearing aids with the 'T' (telecoil) position and cochlear implants.

Psychic Accessibility

Easy-to-read leaflets available.

Easy reading is a way of writing so that people with comprehension difficulties can understand what they are reading. Thanks to Madrid’s full inclusion adapters and validators, the museum’s leaflet is available in an easy-to-read format and the information is accessible to everyone.

Last updated:

19/02/2026

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Address

Calle

Mayor, 48

28801

Alcalá de Henares

Tourist area

Near Madrid

Telephone

(+34) 91 889 96 54

Fax

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Web

https://museocasanataldecervantes.org/

Email

museocasanataldecervantes@madrid.org

Metro

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Bus

223 (Intercambiador Avenida de América)

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Alcalá de Henares

BiciMAD bike-share scheme

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Price

Free

Groups of 1 to 8 people can visit the museum free of charge without booking. More than 8 people is considered a group visit.

Times

Tue-Sun: 10am-6pm (last entry 5:30pm)

Sat, sun and fest: 10am - 7pm (last entry 6:30 pm)

Closed: 1 and 6 January ; 1 May ; 24, 25, 31 December

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Discover the birthplace of Miguel de Cervantes and the old Universidad Complutense, a World Heritage Town that is closely tied to the history of the Spanish language.

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