| National
Archaeological Museum |
| Serano |
Tel
91 403 66 07 |
| Created
in 1867. First museum of its kind in Spain.
A first class collection of pre-historic items
along with Celtic, Iberian, Greek and Roman
artefacts. A replica of the Magdalenian cave
and paintings is worth seeing. |
| The
Prado Museum |
|
| Paseo
del Prado |
Tel
91 230 62 04 |
| Madrid's
pride and joy, created in 1819. Houses the most
important pieces of art within Spain. Largest
collection of works by Goya and Velazquez (more
than half of their total pieces ever created).
Over 3,000 works on display and many more within
vaults. Open 9am-7pm, Sundays 9am-2pm, closed
Mondays |
| The
Sorolla Museum |
| Martinez
Campos |
Tel
91 410 15 84 |
| The
house where Sorolla lived, opened to the public
in 1932. Houses some of his most treasured pieces,
including a self portrait and the famous 'after
the bath'. |
| National
Contemporary Art Museum |
| Avenida
Juan de Herrera |
Tel
91 449 71 51 |
| Housed
in a new contemporary building in the university
area and containing important works by Picasso,
Dali, Solana, and many others. Includes canvas
work and sculptures. |
| Science
and Technological Museum |
| Paseo
Delicias, 61 |
Tel
91 230 30 01 |
| Currently
being installed in the oldest railway station
in Madrid. Currently has a large collection
of locomotives and all manner of gadgets and
devices related to the rail industry. A new
planetarium also housed here. |
| Aeronautical
and Astronautical Museum |
| Ctra.
de Extremadura |
Tel
91 711 47 26 |
| Began
in 1977 in a large hangar on the aerodrome.
Houses an important collection of aircraft from
Spain's aviation history. Includes planes from
the Civil War and WWII, all in perfect, restored
state. |
