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Museo de Historia de Madrid: free entry days, tickets & hours
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Madrid History Museum is free to enter.
- Tuesday-Sunday 10am-8pm; summer (15 Jun-15 Sep) 10am-7pm. Closed Mondays, 1 and 6 January, 1 May, 24, 25 and 31 December.
Calendar
Free days at Madrid History Museum
- TUE27OCTTuesday, 27 October 2026 · in 3 days · from 11:30
- WED28OCTWednesday, 28 October 2026 · in 4 days · from 11:30
- THU29OCTThursday, 29 October 2026 · in 5 days · from 11:30
- FRI30OCTFriday, 30 October 2026 · in 6 days · from 11:30
- TUE3NOVTuesday, 3 November 2026 · in 10 days · from 11:30
- WED4NOVWednesday, 4 November 2026 · in 11 days · from 11:30
203 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
- Entry is always free and individual visitors don't need to book.
- Free volunteer-led tours start at 11:30am and 5:30pm Tuesday-Friday outside holiday periods.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Always freeFree entry for everyone | everyone | No reservation needed for individual visitors (up to 7 people). | No |
| Free eventFree volunteer-guided tours of the permanent collection, Tue-Fri 11:30am and 5:30pm · from 11:30 | everyone | Run by CEATE cultural volunteers; sign up at the information desk 15 minutes before; max 20 people. Not on holidays, long weekends or the Christmas, Easter and summer holiday periods. Also a 5:30pm tour. | No |
Tickets & tours
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
Tuesday-Sunday 10am-8pm; summer (15 Jun-15 Sep) 10am-7pm. Closed Mondays, 1 and 6 January, 1 May, 24, 25 and 31 December.
Calle Fuencarral 78, 28004 Madrid, Spain
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FAQ
Madrid History Museum: common questions
Is Madrid History Museum free?
Yes — Madrid History Museum is free to enter.
When is Madrid History Museum free?
Free volunteer-guided tours of the permanent collection, Tue-Fri 11:30am and 5:30pm. The next free date is Tuesday, 27 October 2026.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- madrid.es/portales/munimadrid/es/MuseoDeHistoriaDeMadrid/Museo-de-Historia-de-Madrid/ · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
- madrid.es/portales/munimadrid/es/MuseoDeHistoriaDeMadrid/Museo-de-Historia-de-Madrid/ · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
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