How much does Museum of the History of Madrid cost?

Nothing. Museum of the History of Madrid is free to visit.

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Museum of the History of Madrid

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Tue to Sun: 10:00 to 20:00
Mon: Closed

Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 to 20:00, and 10:00 to 19:00 from 15 June to 15 September. Closed Mondays, 1 and 6 January, 1 May, 24, 25 and 31 December.

Source: esmadrid.com, checked 7 Nov 2026.

The city's history museum, in the former Hospicio de San Fernando on Calle de Fuencarral, a major Madrid Baroque building. The museum began as the Museo Municipal in 1929 and took its present name in 2007.

Cost Free

Time needed 1.5 hours

Best time Morning

Free Rainy day

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Entry is free.

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What's on near Museum of the History of Madrid

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Exhibition On now Free

Exposición: 'De Madrid al Cielo' VI Concurso de fotografía del Museo de Historia de Madrid

21 Oct 2026 to 28 Feb 2027 Museo de Historia de Madrid

Exhibition at Museo de Historia de Madrid, free, listed on the Ayuntamiento de Madrid agenda (datos.madrid.es).

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Activities and classes Starts in 9 days Free

Martes con Historia. Visitas guiadas temáticas a la colección. NOVIEMBRE

17 Nov Museo de Historia de Madrid

Time 17:00

Guided walk or visit at Museo de Historia de Madrid, free, listed on the Ayuntamiento de Madrid agenda (datos.madrid.es).

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Exhibition Starts in 12 days Free

'Pintar la luz de Madrid' Visita-taller para personas adultas

20 Nov Museo de Historia de Madrid

Exhibition at Museo de Historia de Madrid, free, listed on the Ayuntamiento de Madrid agenda (datos.madrid.es).

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Activities and classes Starts in 13 days Free

'Exploradores del cielo de Madrid' Visita taller para familias

21 Nov Museo de Historia de Madrid

Time 17:00

Workshop at Museo de Historia de Madrid, free, listed on the Ayuntamiento de Madrid agenda (datos.madrid.es).

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Performance Starts in 8 days Free

'La casa de los cuentos' con Roberto Mezquita

16 Nov Biblioteca Pública Municipal Mario Vargas Llosa (Centro)

Time 17:30

Puppet show or storytelling at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Mario Vargas Llosa (Centro), in Spanish, free, listed on the Ayuntamiento de Madrid agenda (datos.madrid.es).

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Good to know

What is the address of Museum of the History of Madrid?: Calle de Fuencarral 78, Madrid.
What are the opening hours of Museum of the History of Madrid?: Tue to Sun 10:00 to 20:00; Closed Mon. Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 to 20:00, and 10:00 to 19:00 from 15 June to 15 September. Closed Mondays, 1 and 6 January, 1 May, 24, 25 and 31 December.
How much does Museum of the History of Madrid cost?: Nothing. Museum of the History of Madrid is free to visit.
How long do you need at Museum of the History of Madrid?: Plan for 1.5 hours.
When is the best time to visit Museum of the History of Madrid?: Morning.

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