National Museum of Decorative Arts

The museum occupies a 19th-century palace with five floors containing sixty exhibition rooms displaying thousands of historical decorative objects.

Following the model of London's Victoria and Albert Museum, this institution opened to preserve and exhibit Spanish decorative arts through the centuries.

The collection features 30,000 objects including furniture, ceramics, and ornamental pieces that represent Spanish artistic craftsmanship from Phoenician times.

The museum welcomes visitors Tuesday through Saturday from 9:30 AM to 3 PM, with extended hours on Thursdays and free admission every Sunday.

An entire 18th-century kitchen from Valencia was transported and reconstructed within the museum, complete with 1,500 original decorative tiles.

Location: Retiro

Address: C. de Montalbán, 12, Retiro, 28014 Madrid

Phone: +34915326499

Website: http://culturaydeporte.gob.es/mnartesdecorativas/portada.html

GPS coordinates: 40.41791,-3.68980

Latest update: March 7, 2025 12:03