Museo de Historia de Madrid
Charting the history of the city
Housed in a former almshouse with a wonderfully over-the-top Baroque doorway by Pedro de Ribera, the Museo de Historia de Madrid charts the history of the city from when it became the imperial capital in 1561 to the outbreak of the First World War. Inside are paintings, cartoons, sculptures and a collection of porcelain made in the royal factory in the Parque del Retiro.
Highlights
Look out for León Gil de Palacio's scale model of Madrid in 1830 and Goya's painting the Alegoría de la Villa de Madrid.
C/Fuencarral 78. Metro Tribunal
Open Tues-Sun: 10am-8pm (summer closes at 7pm)
Free entry
Closed: Jan 1st & 6th, May 1st, Dec 24th, 25th & 31st.
+34 917 011 863
Museo de Historia