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CaixaForum Madrid: free entry days, tickets & hours
Independent guide, not the official CaixaForum website. Official links are under Sources.
CaixaForum is next free on Monday, 9 November 2026 (in 2 weeks).
- Free for everyone on 9 November (La Almudena), 15 May (San Isidro) and 18 May (Museum Day).
- Also free: every day for under-16s; every day for CaixaBank customers; every day for European Youth Card (Carnet Joven) holders.
- Otherwise: general admission (all exhibitions) — €6.
Calendar
Free days at CaixaForum
- MON9NOVMonday, 9 November 2026 · in 2 weeks · 10:00–20:00
- SAT15MAYSaturday, 15 May 2027 · in 7 months · 10:00–20:00
- TUE18MAYTuesday, 18 May 2027 · in 7 months · 10:00–20:00
3 free days for everyone in the next 12 months. Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Next free day: Monday 9 November 2026 (La Almudena).
- The vertical garden on the building's outside wall can be seen from the street without a ticket.
- Under-16s and CaixaBank customers get in free every day.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free dayFree for everyone on 9 November (La Almudena), 15 May (San Isidro) and 18 May (Museum Day) · 10:00–20:00 | everyone | — | No |
| Free forFree every day for under-16s | children under 16 | Under-16s must be accompanied by a legal guardian or responsible adult. | No |
| Free forFree every day for CaixaBank customers | CaixaBank customers | — | No |
| Free forFree every day for European Youth Card (Carnet Joven) holders | European Youth Card holders | — | No |
Official prices
CaixaForum ticket prices
| General admission (all exhibitions) — One ticket covers all temporary and permanent exhibitions. Activities (cinema, talks, workshops) are priced separately. | €6 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (general admission (all exhibitions)). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 10:00–20:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00–20:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–20:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–20:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–20:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–20:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–20:00 |
Every day including holidays 10am-8pm; 24 and 31 December and 5 January 10am-6pm. Closed 25 December, 1 and 6 January. Exhibition tickets sold until 30 minutes before closing.
Paseo del Prado 36, 28014 Madrid, Spain
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FAQ
CaixaForum: common questions
Is CaixaForum free?
CaixaForum is free for everyone on 9 November (La Almudena), 15 May (San Isidro) and 18 May (Museum Day). Also free: every day for under-16s; every day for CaixaBank customers; every day for European Youth Card (Carnet Joven) holders. Otherwise the official ticket costs €6.
Who gets free entry to CaixaForum?
Children under 16 — under-16s must be accompanied by a legal guardian or responsible adult.. CaixaBank customers. European Youth Card holders.
How much is a ticket to CaixaForum?
General admission (all exhibitions) costs €6 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- caixaforum.org/es/madrid/info-centro · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
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