Museum · Madrid · Updated on 1 November 2026.

National Archaeological Museum of Spain in Madrid

National Archaeological Museum of Spain is a museum in Madrid, Community of Madrid. This place has an audio tour of about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch. 23 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 220 m you'll find a bench, a public toilet and a water point.

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National Archaeological Museum of Spain in Madrid

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The story

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Audio tour · National Archaeological Museum of Spain

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You're standing at Spain's National Archaeological Museum, known as MAN, on Calle de Serrano in Madrid, next to the Plaza de Colón. The museum shares this grand neoclassical building with the National Library of Spain. It was designed by the architect Francisco Jareño, and the museum moved in in 1895.

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Opening hours and admission

Opening hours: Mo off; Tu-Sa 09:30-20:00; Su 09:30-15:00; PH 09:30-15:00; Jan 01,06,May 01,Dec 24,25,31 off
Admission: Free
Wheelchair: Accessible

Source: OpenStreetMap and Wikidata.

Photos

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Facilities near National Archaeological Museum of Spain

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Well-known points of interest nearby

50 well-known points of interest nearby, those with an audio tour first. 23 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km.

AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Puerta de Alcala · 380 m

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MuseumAudio story · 2 min

Prado Museum · 1.1 km

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AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Puerta del Sol · 1.4 km

Photo: Tomás Fano · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

MuseumAudio story · 2 min

Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía · 1.8 km

Photo: Luis García (Zaqarbal) · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

CastleAudio story · 2 min

Royal Palace · 2.2 km

Photo: Tim Adams · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

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Frequently asked questions

When is National Archaeological Museum of Spain open?

Mo off; Tu-Sa 09:30-20:00; Su 09:30-15:00; PH 09:30-15:00; Jan 01,06,May 01,Dec 24,25,31 off (according to OpenStreetMap). Check the official website for public holidays.

Is National Archaeological Museum of Spain wheelchair accessible?

Yes, according to OpenStreetMap it is wheelchair accessible.

Is there a toilet or drinking water nearby?

Yes: a public toilet at 210 m and a water point at 220 m.

How does the audio tour work?

When you stand at National Archaeological Museum of Spain, the Outdoor Pitstop app tells the story of the place in about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch.