Madrid History Museum

An underrated museum about the history of the city of Madrid - an intelligent display of urban history that really impressed. It's free to visit and I would recommend it for history/urbanist lovers. Plus there are some splendid historical paintings inside as well. It was one of my favourite museums in Madrid.

An absolutely stunning museum explaining the history of Madrid. There is some work being done on the first side of the building, but even the covering which protects the restoration is a work of art. It is free admission for this museum and absolutely worth a visit. The collection is amazing and includes everything from paintings sculptures Drawings, models to clothing, fans, pottery, ceramics, and cartography. One of my favorite things was the model of the bullfighting Arena, which is incredibly detailed, including hundreds of miniature spectators. Some of the artists who have paintings include Velasquez and Madrazo. Absolutely worth a visit.

A little hidden gem in the centre of Madrid - it’s free entry and it takes about an hour (two if you are very thorough) to go through it. It has some incredible gems about the city, the royal family and the traditional stores, as well as an incredible photo exhibition on the ground floor!

Great museum! Nicely arranged and interesting things around every corner. Nice to see the history of the city presented in a easy and beautiful way. Painting and photos and sculpture and artifacts tell the story. Everything from beautiful laquered leather portraits on small daily items to clothing and dining items. This museum doesn't overwhelm but tells a lovely story. Great work Madrid!

This is easily one of the best free museums I’ve ever been. The layout in very good, there are four floors dividing the history of Madrid (obviously not Spain) with a deep dive on history, culture, arts, entertainment, clothing, diversity and woman empowerment.

free entry with high varieties of collections. Clear illustrations of the history of Madrid. May take more than 3 hours for a thorough visit of all items.

Telling the rich history of Madrid from its founding until the present, a small yet insightful and informative free exhibition.

A very well curated museum as you go through the different eras of Madrid. Gives you context to the city after sightseeing around it. Lets you get up close to some very old artifacts. --And the best part; it's free too!

I wouldn't call this museum a must see, but it is an excellent history museum with some fabulous art. The history of Madrid is largely told by art, but also maps, sketches models, artifacts, and eventually at the top, photographs. The history ends at industrialization, maybe because that's all they had room for. The grounds and entrance are picturesque. We went on a free day, but it's worth the regular admission. One to two hours, you could easily visit here and the nearby Romantic Museum in an afternoon. A good choice for after the three days of the Golden Triangle of big Madrid art museums. The neighborhood has lots of cafes, pastry shops, affordable dining, bookstores, and Michalin star restaurants so maybe make an afternoon and evening of the Chambri area. If you are staying nearby I think this is a must see stop. Very close to Hotel Sardinero and the Tribunal Metro stop.

What a great museum, highly recommended.it's free and metro station in front. Romanticism museum is near but this one was my favorite.

Full of Civic pride this beautiful and relaxing museum covers Madrid's history through paintings, maps, artifacts and descriptions in Spanish and English. This is well with a visit in this beautiful neighborhood.