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Museo Arqueológico Nacional: free entry days, tickets & hours
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National Archaeological Museum is free today, 14:00–20:00.
- Also free: every day for under-18s; every day for over-65s (pensioners are also free); every day for students aged 18-25; people with a disability and their companion; and more below.
- Otherwise: general admission — €3.
Calendar
Free days at National Archaeological Museum
- SAT24OCTSaturday, 24 October 2026 · today · 14:00–20:00
- SUN25OCTSunday, 25 October 2026 · tomorrow · 09:30–15:00
- SAT31OCTSaturday, 31 October 2026 · in 7 days · 14:00–20:00
- SUN1NOVSunday, 1 November 2026 · in 8 days · 09:30–15:00
- SUN1NOVSunday, 1 November 2026 · in 8 days · 15:00–20:00
- SAT7NOVSaturday, 7 November 2026 · in 2 weeks · 14:00–20:00
106 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
- Sunday is free for the whole opening (9:30am-3pm) and Saturday is free from 2pm.
- At €3 it is one of Madrid's cheapest big museums even when you pay.
- Under-18s, over-65s and students 18-25 are always free with ID.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free hoursFree for everyone on Saturday afternoons from 2pm · 14:00–20:00 | everyone | Non-holiday Saturdays only (holidays follow the 9:30am-3pm schedule). Ticket desks close 7:45pm. | No |
| Free hoursFree for everyone on Sunday mornings (9:30am-3pm, the whole Sunday opening) · 09:30–15:00 | everyone | — | No |
| Free dayFree all day on 18 April, 18 May, 12 October and 6 December | everyone | Normal hours of that day apply. | No |
| Free eventFree extra afternoon opening on Sunday 1 November 2026 (All Saints), 3-8pm · 15:00–20:00 | everyone | Regular Sunday morning hours (also free) plus an extended free opening 3-8pm. | No |
| Free forFree every day for under-18s | under-18s | Under-14s must be accompanied by an adult; 14-18s visiting alone must show ID. | No |
| Free forFree every day for over-65s (pensioners are also free) | visitors over 65 | — | No |
| Free forFree every day for students aged 18-25 | students aged 18–25 | — | No |
| Free forFree for people with a disability and their companion | visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) | — | No |
| Free forFree for people registered as unemployed | jobseekers | — | No |
Official prices
National Archaeological Museum ticket prices
| General admission — Reduced €1.50 (groups of 8+, cultural volunteers). Online purchase preferred. | €3 |
| Annual State Museums card (includes MAN, Prado, Reina Sofía and other state museums) | €36.06 |
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). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:30–20:00 |
| Wed | 09:30–20:00 |
| Thu | 09:30–20:00 |
| Fri | 09:30–20:00 |
| Sat | 09:30–20:00 |
| Sun | 09:30–15:00 |
Tuesday-Saturday 9:30am-8pm; Sundays and public holidays 9:30am-3pm. Closed Mondays, 1 and 6 January, 1 May, 24, 25 and 31 December. Ticket desks close 15 minutes before closing.
Calle Serrano 13, 28001 Madrid, Spain
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FAQ
National Archaeological Museum: common questions
Is National Archaeological Museum free?
National Archaeological Museum is free for everyone on Saturday afternoons from 2pm, on Sunday mornings (9:30am-3pm, the whole Sunday opening), all day on 18 April, 18 May, 12 October and 6 December and extra afternoon opening on Sunday 1 November 2026 (All Saints), 3-8pm. Also free: every day for under-18s; every day for over-65s (pensioners are also free); every day for students aged 18-25; people with a disability and their companion; and more below. Otherwise the official ticket costs €3.
When is National Archaeological Museum free?
Free for everyone on Saturday afternoons from 2pm and Free for everyone on Sunday mornings (9:30am-3pm, the whole Sunday opening). The next free date is Saturday, 24 October 2026.
Who gets free entry to National Archaeological Museum?
Under-18s — under-14s must be accompanied by an adult; 14-18s visiting alone must show ID.. Visitors over 65. Students aged 18–25. Visitors with disabilities (+1 companion). Jobseekers.
How much is a ticket to National Archaeological Museum?
General admission costs €3 on the official site.
What day is National Archaeological Museum closed?
National Archaeological Museum is closed on Mondays. Tuesday-Saturday 9:30am-8pm; Sundays and public holidays 9:30am-3pm. Closed Mondays, 1 and 6 January, 1 May, 24, 25 and 31 December. Ticket desks close 15 minutes before closing.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- man.es/man/visita/tarifas.html · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
- man.es/man/visita/horarios.html · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
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