National Archaeological Museum

I visited with my boyfriend on a Saturday afternoon, it was busy but FREE after 2pm! We went around for about 3hrs and had a great experience. There is a lot to see (3 floors) and the layout is not always that straightforward, you just have to take your time and try and see everything. Our favourite parts were the beautiful mosaics, Egyptian section (sarcophagus), Moorish architecture and the Greek section. Would definitely recommend coming here!

Excellent museum! Well curated with thoughtful exhibits. Explanations in Spanish and English at each exhibit and thoughtfully written. We easily spent 3 hours here and could have stayed longer. Appreciated the section on the evolution of man, the “money” exhibit and the excellent collection of Roman artifacts. The facilities were clean, the staff were lovely and the museum was free on Sundays! This museum made us realize we must come back to Madrid.

Great experience to learn about the history of human evolution, mainly in the Iberian region. The museum is large and spread over 4 floors. There is an app that you can download to help with a self guide tour. Time spent will depend on how detailed you look at each exhibit, but plan on at least 2 hours. There is free admission after 2pm on Saturday and all day Sunday.

museum offers a superb panorama of Spanish and Mediterranean archaeology — from Paleolithic tools and the famed “Dama de Elche” to Roman mosaics and medieval treasures.  After its full renovation in 2014, the space is bright, logically laid-out and visitor-friendly.  On the downside: with thousands of pieces and multiple floors it can feel overwhelming, and signage/visitor routing could be clearer for first-timers.  In short, a must-visit for history or archaeology lovers — elegant, accessible and richly rewarding.

This museum is huge! Lots of exhibition items and they grouped them by time in the different floors. In addition to revealing the history of Spain, there are Roman mosaics, ancient Egypt, Liberian peninsula. Regular ticket 3 euros. Free admission on Saturday afternoon and Sunday.

This is a remarkable museum which is very well organized with some amazing and beautiful exhibits. This runs through the evolution of modern humans, to prehistory, to some early civilizations, to Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and European Midieval civilization. This does have an Iberian and generally Western orientation, and seemed to show little about, for instance, Persian or Far Eastern/Asian civilizations. The cost is minimal. The facility is very clean and was not crowded during our visit.

Very beautiful and complete. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that admission is free on Sundays. However, it’s important to keep in mind that they close at 3 p.m. I arrived four hours before closing and still didn’t have enough time to see everything, so it’s recommended to go with plenty of time or plan several visits if you want to explore it calmly.

I enjoyed visiting this museum - the exhibition is not too big, but contained lots of beautiful mosaics and ancient artefacts. Entrance ticket was really cheap.

One of the best museums I've ever been to! They did such a good job making collections for each "era" of Spanish history, grouping them into floors and rooms. Each room seamlessly flowed into the other, and the next floor provided a good transition into the next era. Nicely done!

Incredible museum! My wife and I loved it. From prehistoric times to Roman Hispanic era to medieval times

Visited this museum while in Madrid, Spain. It was Sunday around noon. Entry was free. I read the reviews before going, so I was prepared. If there is a fee, it is no more than about $5/€4. There are 3 levels, and you can take photos. I know that is weird, but I asked in case there were certain areas you couldn't. There is really no seating except outside the restrooms. The chairs randomly seen were for the workers. We took an Uber, which drops you off on the corner, so you have to walk back up to the building. The entrance is to the left down the stairs. I would recommend you visit this place. There are some very interesting artifacts and hiatorical items here. Wear comfortable shoes. There is a gift shop on the ground level, nowhere food or snacks in here though. THANKS!

This was a great museum. I had the best time and it free when I went. I recommend tourist go to this museum too along with the Prado and Sofia .

The Museo Arqueologico Museum ( Or MAN) is a Phenomenal Museum! Today was our last day in Madrid, so we had to decide which activity we wanted to do the most. The museum currently has an exhibition on Romania , and my husband is Romanian, so we chose to go. I am so thrilled about this decision, because this museum is incredible. Admission was FREE, and we spent 4 hours there. Photography is allowed. There is a gift store that is open, but the cafe is currently closed. The exhibits are so well done, with a lot of interactive short films. There are three floors in addition to the basement. The museum provides a fascinating history of Pre-historic Time Period, Late Antiquity, The Nile- Egypt and Nubia, Roman Hispania and much more! The temporary exhibit of Romanian Treasures runs through February, 2022 and covers the history of Romania for more than 1000 years. Another plus : Every single description in Spanish AND English

This is Madrid's best kept secret. Most people focus on visiting the big 3 museums when they're here: the Prado, Thyssen, and Reina Sofia. No one really focuses on the Museo Arqueologico (MAN) unless they go looking for it specifically. This place is an absolute steal at just 3 euros per person. Yes that's right, no I didn't forget a 1 in front. 4 large, beautiful and modern floors full to the brim with artifacts and art. This place is simply amazing. I visited 5 museums while I was in Spain and this was by far my favorite. Make sure to give yourself plenty of time. We were here a little under 4 hours and had to rush through the top 2 floors only because we were starving and wanted to go eat. If you are a history buff, the MAN is an absolute must see. Bonus: unlike most other places, they have nice bathrooms here and on each floor!

The Archaeology Museum was beautifully stunning, and a total steal. They have an amazing entry price - only 3 euros - you can't turn that down. The museum has 3 beautiful floors of history, all incredibly clean and in simplistic showrooms. The museum includes many pieces of history, including artifacts from various stages of history from cultures around the globe (Greek, Egyptian, Rome, China, and more!). Some of the coolest things I saw? An ACTUAL SKELETON, as well as the remains of Lucy, the first discovered sapien! It's so empowering finally seeing the reality of things you grew up learning about in middle + high school social studies classes.

I loved this museum and would stay here all day if I could! The museum was quiet and although I know Spanish, all descriptions were in English as well. All around an exceptional museum.

This museum paces east, behind the national library. Upon you entry, you will not notice the ramp on your left, which lead to a underground room. There is a duplication of cave painting from 1000s yr ago. The regular entrance is on the left of main front. A few euro for the ticket. To see all the exhibition, it requires lots, LOTS, of walking forward and upward. There are very few people in a weekday and we really enjoyed our peaceful tour of Spain's 4000 years history. There a many stone exhibit to duplication that you can touch and feel.

This is an incredible museum. The cost 3 euros for the day. Kids under 14 are free but you need a passport or proper identification to prove age. There are 3 floors however they are huge and filled with some of the most interesting items. Don't forget to push the play button on any if the random large screen presentation centers for really cool historical information in animation which engage you. There are also multiple VR stations for you to use and are FREE. The museum starts with the beginning of human kind and moves forward sticking to the country if Spain. I actually think this is one of the hidden gems of Spain. I learned more here about the history of Spain than I did in school. I say check it out.

Great archeological museum. Centrally located in Madrid. Easy walk from my hotel. Nice cross section of artifacts from the different ages. And, it's still only 3 euros!

This place is absolutely fantastic! Great collection of artifacts from human occupation of Iberia, plus a great Egyptian section. Many BEAUTIFUL and historically significant items displayed in a clear and elegant way. Unlike the guy who gave this museum 3 stars, I do like looking at old rocks, and bronze plaques of Roman laws, and mastadon tusks, and huge mosaics, and, and, and... If you like this stuff too, (and I assume anyone going to an archeology museum would,) this place is a must-see. The entrance fee is a bargain and the building is lovely. I love art too, but I'd take this over Prado...but do both if you can

Go see this museum. You will not be disappointed. Have been fortunate to visit dozens of great museums throughout the world and this tops my list. Why? It tells a great story. Unlike the Prado, it's laid out really well and walks you thousands of years of history. The artifacts are amazing(old jewelry, swords, eating utensils, coins, anything you can think of that someone would have left behind).

This is the best €3 I spent in all of Spain. It's a massive collection, expertly curated and displayed. It's a day's worth of walking. Don't miss the mosaic tile room.

Although been currently renewed (at least until 2013), it was essential: prehistory, Egypt, Greece, Rome, pre-Rome hispanic cultures, middle-age, china, pre-Columbian art, etc... A beautiful building in the middle of Madrid for a beautiful collection!!!

One of our favourite museums. Amazingly curated and great accessibility: Braille, a/v info on exhibits in English etc. entry fee is low, and the building is beautiful. Great way to beat the heat and escape the crowd at other museums/galleries as well :)