Museo de Historia de Madrid
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Neighbourhood: Centro
Expansive plazas, local and foreign crowds, street performers, colorful lights, window shopping, restaurant signs promising the best paella, ham, and churros con chocolate- this is downtown Madrid, a collection of plazas interconnected by a network of side streets. Some of these side streets are wide pedestrian shopping routes, and some are hidden, so it's possible to duck in and out of the bustle as desired. The iconic Puerta del Sol is the giant crossroads of the city and a must-see attraction at any time of the day. The nearby Plaza Mayor, completely enclosed by historic red buildings, is an ideal place to grab a bite to eat outside, amidst scores of tables and people out for a stroll. Plaza Isabel II (also known as “Opera”) is smaller and a good meeting spot, and the stately Plaza del Oriente is the front yard of the Royal Palace. Centro can be touristy (pickpockets are unfortuately not unheard-of here), crowded, and sometimes gimmicky, but it is also the place to experience classic Madrid.
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- Tribunal • 1 min walk
- Bilbao • 5 min walk
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Hungry-Hedgehog-22
St. Albans, UK39 contributions
Sep 2023 • Solo
Interesting but was disappointed that the history of Madrid appears to end at around 1900. I’m sure that the twentieth century history is worth documenting
Written 29 September 2023
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Neil K
Liverpool, UK6,18,733 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
One of the most eye catching buildings in this area of this most beautiful of city's is Museo De Historia De Madrid.
A great museum that charts the history of the city, its a fascinating place to visit and as an added bonus its free to enter ,the building itself is also really beautiful, its pink paint scheme very eye catching, in the courtyard of the museum is a beautiful fountain called Fuente De Las Fama ,one of the most beautiful water features in Madrid, all in all a great museum to check out if you're in the area and easy to locate along Calle Fuencarral.
A great museum that charts the history of the city, its a fascinating place to visit and as an added bonus its free to enter ,the building itself is also really beautiful, its pink paint scheme very eye catching, in the courtyard of the museum is a beautiful fountain called Fuente De Las Fama ,one of the most beautiful water features in Madrid, all in all a great museum to check out if you're in the area and easy to locate along Calle Fuencarral.
Written 22 September 2023
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Anita
Scunthorpe, UK1,295 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
The museum is a history of Madrid mostly via the medium of art.
Whilst not what we expected it was a good museum, well laid out and was free.
Whilst not what we expected it was a good museum, well laid out and was free.
Written 13 August 2023
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Ana Z
150 contributions
Apr 2023
If you like history, or at least beautiful things, don't miss this museum! Is free and you can spend a good couple of hours to see everything.
Written 2 June 2023
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Beth P
Lincoln, UK20 contributions
May 2023
Right from the 1500s to more modern day, this museum takes you through the history of the captial. There are so many bits and pieces to look at - all in chronological order.
There was only really one thing that was frustrating but I completely understand. The temporary exhibitions didn't have English translation.
However, when you don't have to pay entry, you can't complain!
There was only really one thing that was frustrating but I completely understand. The temporary exhibitions didn't have English translation.
However, when you don't have to pay entry, you can't complain!
Written 18 May 2023
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sheepygold
london5,542 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
This is a museum that covers the history of Madrid from when it became the capital of Spain in the 16th century up to the early 20th century. There is a lot to see and helpfully a great deal of the explanation is in English. Allow 2 hours.
Written 1 April 2023
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Emily
London, UK367 contributions
Mar 2023
Great museum with plenty to see, presented well in chronological order explaining the origins & history of the city.
Some great pieces and details proved in English & Spanish.
Staff were friendly & helpful.
Museum wasn't busy ( Wednesday Afternoon) so was able to really take some time to appreciate the items.
Some great pieces and details proved in English & Spanish.
Staff were friendly & helpful.
Museum wasn't busy ( Wednesday Afternoon) so was able to really take some time to appreciate the items.
Written 26 March 2023
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Mal1960
Seaforth, Australia185 contributions
Nov 2022 • Solo
A good little museum covering the history of the capital. New signage in English makes it a valuable short stop for visitors. Terrific maps and paintings of Madrid through the ages
Written 27 November 2022
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Lord Flashheart
Javea, Spain83 contributions
Oct 2022
This is a nicely presented museum and on a Sunday was free to enter. Having studied the history of Spain at Toledo UCLM I was surprised to find no references to the founding of Madrid or Mayrit in the 9th century by the Caliphate of Cordoba.
Written 17 October 2022
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Malgorzata
12,113 contributions
Jun 2021
Nice museum of Madrid history. Interesting museum where you can go on a tour of Madrid's history. It is arranged over three floors in chronological order throughout history. You will see lots of photos showing the evolution of the city, maps of the city, models of the most important objects, designs of works of art found in the city, photos and portraits from the everyday life of inhabitants in the 19th and 20th centuries, paintings, engravings, fans, ceramics, crafts, advertisements, coins, clothes... The museum building is also beautiful. The visit is free.
Written 17 January 2022
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Artfornodriving
Brisbane, Australia3,197 contributions
I'm thinking of spending an hour or two at this museum in the morning, and I'm wondering what I can do afterwards that's in the near vicinity (i.e. walking distance)?
Prefer something low-key, like shopping, a lookout or a park or another smallish museum or gallery or anything else that's worth seeing for the first time visitor to Mad.
I guess my ideal would be an attraction that's close by, to limit time spent moving around, as only have four days in Mad.
thanks,
Art
S H
Montgomery, AL222 contributions
The archives building often has small but interesting exhibits and is not too far from the museum.
Jonathan
Delaware980 contributions
Will be in Madrid in a couple of weeks. We speak very little Spanish ... do the exhibits have explanations in English or at least a something we can rent that plays an audio in English? Thanks! Jonathan
MoniquefromAust
43 contributions
I speak very little Spanish and thought this museum awesome!
not every display is in English, but the majority are.
Necesito saber el horario los martes.Gracias
Alfredo J Ramos
Madrid, Spain544 contributions
De 10 a 20 h
De nada.
AJR
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