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National Archaeological Museum Madrid Entry Ticket

Madrid, Spain2 hoursGuided in English, Spanish

Trace a million years of Iberian history, from prehistoric tools to the enigmatic Lady of Elche and gleaming Visigothic crowns. An affordable, uncrowded alternative to the big art museums.

2 hoursExplore at your own pace
Individual ticketKeeps the experience personal
English, SpanishLive guide or host
CancellationNon-refundable: tickets are issued for your chosen date and time

Highlights

  • The Lady of Elche
  • Replica of the Altamira cave paintings
  • Roman mosaics and sculpture
  • Visigothic treasure of Guarrazar
  • Grand palace setting on Calle Serrano

Full description

Housed in a grand 19th-century palace it shares with the National Library, the National Archaeological Museum lays out Spain’s past in clear, well-lit galleries. Highlights include the Lady of Elche, an Iberian stone bust whose meaning is still debated, a full-size replica of the Altamira cave paintings, Roman mosaics, Visigothic votive crowns and fine Islamic ivories.

Your ticket gives entry on your chosen date, with digital information available through the museum’s own resources. It’s a relaxed visit that pairs well with a stroll along the Paseo de Recoletos or through the Salamanca district.

Itinerary

  1. Entrance on Calle Serrano

    Enter the museum through its Serrano gates.

  2. Prehistory and Iberia

    Start with early finds and Iberian sculpture.

  3. Rome to Al-Andalus

    Continue through Roman, Visigothic and Islamic Spain.

Included

  • Entry ticket for your chosen date
  • Access to the permanent collection
  • Mobile ticket
  • All booking fees

Not included

  • Live guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Transport

Meeting point

National Archaeological Museum, Calle de Serrano 13, Madrid.The exact spot and your host's details arrive with your confirmation.

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Know before you go

  • The museum is usually closed on Mondays; please check before visiting.
  • Entry is sometimes free at certain times; ask us if you want the latest details.
  • Lockers are available for bags.
  • Hours vary on holidays.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Altamira replica worth seeing?

Yes. It recreates part of the famous painted ceiling at full scale and gives a real sense of the original cave.

How long does a visit take?

Around two hours covers the main galleries.

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