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National Archaeological Museum

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Hours

Tue to Sat: 9:30 to 20:00
Sun: 9:30 to 15:00
Mon: Closed

Tuesday to Saturday 09:30 to 20:00, Sundays and holidays 09:30 to 15:00. Closed Mondays, 1 and 6 January, 1 and 15 May, 24, 25 and 31 December. General ticket 3 euros.

Source: esmadrid.com, checked 7 Nov 2026.

The columned neoclassical facade of the National Archaeological Museum — Photo: Carole Raddato / Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Spain's national archaeology museum, on Calle de Serrano. It is run by the Ministry of Culture and has a cafeteria and a library.

Cost €

Time needed 2 hours

Best time Morning

Rainy day

Insider tip

Entry is free on Saturdays from 14:00 and on Sunday mornings, and for under 18s and over 65s.

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What's on near National Archaeological Museum

Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of National Archaeological Museum, from the weekly Madrid events calendar.

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Fueron tejidos. Teresa Lanceta

19 May to 15 Nov Museo Arqueológico Nacional

Exhibition at Museo Arqueológico Nacional, listed on esmadrid.com, the Madrid tourism board.

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Exhibition On now €3

La vida en la frontera. Hallazgos del castillo de Monreal de Ariza

6 Oct 2026 to 28 Feb 2027 Museo Arqueológico Nacional

Exhibition at Museo Arqueológico Nacional, listed on esmadrid.com, the Madrid tourism board.

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Exhibition On now €1.50 to €3

Vitrina cero. Volver a la infancia. Prehistoria y Antigüedad

20 Oct 2026 to 17 Jan 2027 Museo Arqueológico Nacional

Exhibition at Museo Arqueológico Nacional, listed on esmadrid.com, the Madrid tourism board.

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Exhibition On now Free

Pedro Moreno. Pro domo sua. Theatre and film art

23 Jul 2026 to 10 Jan 2027 Biblioteca Nacional

Painting exhibition at Biblioteca Nacional, free, listed on esmadrid.com, the Madrid tourism board.

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Exhibition On now Free

Camões: vida, obra y pervivencia en la cultura hispánica

3 Nov 2026 to 14 Feb 2027 Biblioteca Nacional

Exhibition at Biblioteca Nacional, free, listed on esmadrid.com, the Madrid tourism board.

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Nearby

National Library of Spain Landmark · 1 min walk Spain's national library, founded by Philip V in 1711 as the Real Biblioteca. Discovery Gardens Park · 3 min walk A park on Plaza de Colón opened in 1970, close to Calle de Serrano, Paseo de la Castellana, the National Library and the National Archaeological... Madrid Wax Museum Museum · 3 min walk A wax museum on Paseo de Recoletos, opened in 1972. Fundación MAPFRE Recoletos Hall Museum · 4 min walk An exhibition hall of Fundación MAPFRE on Paseo de Recoletos, opened in 2008, for art from the late 19th century to after the Second World War. Gran Café de Gijón Cafe · 4 min walk A cafe on Paseo de Recoletos opened on 15 May 1888 by Gumersindo Gómez, an Asturian who came back from Cuba and named it for his home city. Hola Coffee Lagasca Cafe · 4 min walk A specialty coffee shop on Calle de Lagasca.

Around Salamanca

Serrano, Recoletos and the Golden Mile

Salamanca is the grid of wide streets east of Paseo de Recoletos, around Calle de Serrano. It has several free or cheap museums, a market hall and some long-standing food shops.

Salamanca has 18 places on the Roam Madrid map: 7 museums, 3 cafes, 2 landmarks, 2 parks and gardens, 2 shops, 1 market and 1 restaurant. Read the Salamanca guide.

Mercado de la Paz Market · 6 min walk
Viena Capellanes Cafe · 6 min walk
Mantequerías Bravo Shopping · 7 min walk
StreetXO Food · 9 min walk
Juan March Foundation Museum · 14 min walk
Open-Air Sculpture Museum Museum · 14 min walk
Lázaro Galdiano Museum Museum · 19 min walk
La Mantequería Alemana Shopping · 21 min walk

Good to know

What is the address of National Archaeological Museum?: Calle de Serrano 13, Madrid.
What are the opening hours of National Archaeological Museum?: Tue to Sat 9:30 to 20:00; Sun 9:30 to 15:00; Closed Mon. Tuesday to Saturday 09:30 to 20:00, Sundays and holidays 09:30 to 15:00. Closed Mondays, 1 and 6 January, 1 and 15 May, 24, 25 and 31 December. General ticket 3 euros.
How long do you need at National Archaeological Museum?: Plan for 2 hours.
When is the best time to visit National Archaeological Museum?: Morning.

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