National Archaeological Museum, Madrid
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National Archaeological Museum, Madrid - by Leonardo Gonzalez on Google
Description
The National Archaeological Museum in Madrid (Museo Arqueológico Nacional, or "MAN") includes decorative art, archaeological, numismatic and ethnographical collections spanning the Prehistorical to Early Modern Age periods. The items are mostly from the Iberian Peninsula with others coming from Ancient Greece, Ancient Egypt and the Near East. The museum is housed in late 19th century neo-classical building that it shares with the National Library of Spain in the Salamanca neighbourhood.
Access & Transport
Address: 13 Calle de Serrano, Madrid The Serrano and Colon metro stations (4) as well as the Recoletos train station (C1, C2, C7, C10) are all 2mins walk away. In addition, buses 1, 9, 19, 51, 74 stop outside the museum. The closest car parks are Plaza de Colón and Serranopark
Instructions & Recommendations
This activity is well combined with a visit / walk in the Retiro Park, the Salamanca neighbourhood and the Palacio de Cibeles & Puerta de Alcalá.
Environmental & Social
Some environment impact to run the museum (mostly electricity). Positive from a social perspective by helping spread culture and preserving the archaeological artefacts
Conclusion
The National Archaeological Museum is quite underrated, it may not have a collection that rivals the Louvre, NYC Met or the British Museum but its focus on the Iberian Peninsula means that it does cover its intended topic in depth backed by a good range of artefacts. If you are interested in Spain's pre-history, protohistory and early history up to the late Middle Ages / early Modern Age then this is likely the best venue in the country.
Key positive
Extremely informative with some rather impressive archaeological artefacts
Cheap entrance fee
Key negative
More items could be displayed in that space
Suitability
Suitable for all ages even though younger kids may get bored quickly. No access problem for visitors with mobility issues (lift to floors)
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
June 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 25m
est. visit time:2h
Monday -
Tuesday09:30 - 20:00
Wednesday09:30 - 20:00
Thursday09:30 - 20:00
Friday09:30 - 20:00
Saturday09:30 - 20:00
Sunday09:30 - 15:00