How much does Cervantes Birthplace Museum cost?

Nothing. Cervantes Birthplace Museum is free to visit.

Day trip

Cervantes Birthplace Museum

Alcalá de Henares, Madrid

Address

Hours

Tue to Fri: 10:00 to 18:00
Sat, Sun: 10:00 to 19:00
Mon: Closed

Tuesday to Friday 10:00 to 18:00, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 10:00 to 19:00. Closed Mondays, 1 and 6 January, 1 May, 24, 25 and 31 December.

Source: esmadrid.com, checked 7 Nov 2026.

The brick facade of the Cervantes Birthplace Museum in Alcalá de Henares with banners — Photo: Richard Mortel / Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

The house on Calle Mayor where Cervantes spent his first years, now a museum recreating the customs of the 16th and 17th centuries.

Cost Free

Time needed 1 hour

Best time Morning

Free Rainy day

Insider tip

Entry is free. Visits of 1 to 8 people need no booking.

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Good to know

What is the address of Cervantes Birthplace Museum?: Calle Mayor 48, Alcalá de Henares.
What are the opening hours of Cervantes Birthplace Museum?: Tue to Fri 10:00 to 18:00; Sat, Sun 10:00 to 19:00; Closed Mon. Tuesday to Friday 10:00 to 18:00, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 10:00 to 19:00. Closed Mondays, 1 and 6 January, 1 May, 24, 25 and 31 December.
How much does Cervantes Birthplace Museum cost?: Nothing. Cervantes Birthplace Museum is free to visit.
How long do you need at Cervantes Birthplace Museum?: Plan for 1 hour.
When is the best time to visit Cervantes Birthplace Museum?: Morning.

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