Museo de Carruajes

The Museo de Carruajes is a museum located within the Campo del Moro gardens that houses a collection of historical carriages and ceremonial vehicles once used by Spanish royal families. The building itself features a modern modular design with hexagonal forms, created in the 1960s by architect Ramon Andrada.

The collection originates from the Royal Stables, which were established under King Felipe II in the 1500s and operated for several centuries before being demolished in the early 1900s. The museum was created to preserve these vehicles after the original stables no longer existed.

The collection displays ceremonial carriages from different periods of Spanish monarchy, showing how royalty moved through the kingdom across centuries. These vehicles reveal how transportation was tied to displaying power and status in court life.

The museum is not open to the public at this time, as it has been closed since 1990 while plans proceed to relocate the collection to a new facility. Visitors interested in royal carriages should check for updates on where the collection will be displayed in Madrid in the future.

The collection includes a black carved wood carriage from the 1600s that stands out for its intricate artistic detailing and historical significance as a working royal vehicle. Another notable piece is the portable chair of Emperor Charles I, demonstrating how royal mobility took different forms across centuries.

Location: Madrid

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

GPS coordinates: 40.41754,-3.71944

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:51