Exhibitions in Madrid

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

    Pre-Raphaelitism Female Paths, 1850-1914
  • Eleanor Fortescue Brickdale. El pálido semblante del amor verdadero, 1899. © Musée d’Orsay, dist. RMN-Grand Palais / Sophie Crépy

CURRENT HIGHLIGHTS

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

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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).

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

Exhibition that brings together the whole series of The Americans taken during the photographer’s journey across the United States (Espacio Fundación Telefónica. 29 May-1 Nov).

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Set of works that enable visitors to discover some of the oldest textiles preserved in the Royal Collections (Royal Collections Gallery. 11 Jun-12 Oct).

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First large-scale presentation of the work of the Cuban-born American artist, in which his particular visual language stands out (Reina Sofía Museum. 27 May-12 Oct).

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

First exhibition in Spain of the work of the British sculptor to mark the centenary of the Banca March (Banca March Garden. 1 May-30 Oct).

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Iberdrola is celebrating its 125th anniversary with an exhibition devoted to the technological evolution and the future of electricity (Glass Gallery - Cibeles Palace. 22 Sept-20 Oct).

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Journey through the career of the Spanish art manager, collector and curator, who was a leading figure in the Madrid Movement (Reina Sofía Museum. 26 Jun-9 Oct).

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).

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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).

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Immersive exhibitions

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    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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