CaixaForum Madrid, Contemporary art museum in Centro district, Spain.
The CaixaForum features a converted industrial power station with a vertical garden containing 15,000 plants from 250 different species along its exterior wall.
The Swiss architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron transformed the former Mediodía power station into this cultural center, which opened its doors in 2008.
This venue presents exhibitions from its collection of 700 contemporary artworks, while organizing concerts, workshops, and educational programs throughout the year.
Located at Paseo del Prado 36, the center remains open daily from 10:00 to 20:00, with an entry fee of 6 euros and free access for CaixaBank customers.
The building appears to float above ground level through an architectural technique that removes the base structure, creating an optical illusion beneath its metallic mass.
Location: Centro
Inception: 2008
Architects: Herzog & de Meuron
Official opening: 2008
Operator: Caixa
Part of: CaixaForum
Opening Hours: Lundi-Dimanche 10:00-20:00
Website: https://caixaforum.es/es/madrid/home
GPS coordinates: 40.41090,-3.69290
Latest update: May 14, 2025 08:41
Madrid contains important cultural heritage sites. The Royal Palace, Prado Museum, and Retiro Park represent central elements of Spanish history. The city combines royal residences, museums, and squares.
Jacques Herzog co-founded Herzog & de Meuron with Pierre de Meuron, an architecture firm that has completed projects across multiple continents. The portfolio includes museums, stadiums, residential buildings and cultural centers in Europe, Asia and the Americas. Each project responds to its specific urban context with tailored architectural solutions. Completed works include the conversion of the Tate Modern in London, the National Stadium in Beijing for the 2008 Olympics, the Elbphilharmonie concert hall in Hamburg, and the Pérez Art Museum in Miami. The buildings feature experimental facade treatments and innovative use of materials. Herzog & de Meuron received the Pritzker Prize in 2001.
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