Madrid's freebies
Free entrance can be gained to many of Madrid's premier
attractions. Sites classed as Patrimonio Nacional such as
the Palacio Real, the Convento de la Encarnación, El Pardo and the
Monasterio de las Descalzas are free to EU citizens on Wednesdays
(bring your passport). Most museums are free for under 18s and the
retired, and give substantial discounts to students (bring ID in
all cases). In addition many museums and sights that normally
charge entry set aside certain times when entrance is free. These
include the following:
Centro de Arte Reina Sofía : Sat after 2.30pm & Sun
10am-2.30pm.
Ermita de San Antonio de la Florida : Wed 10am-2pm &
4-8pm & Sun 10am-2pm.
Museo de América : Sat 2-3pm & Sun 10am-2.30pm.
Museo Arqueológico : Sat 2.30-8.30pm & Sun
9.30am-2.30pm.
Museo de Artes Decorativas : Sun 10am-2pm.
Museo Cerralbo : Sun 10am-2pm & Wed
9.30am-2.30pm.
Museo del Ejército : Sat 10am-2pm.
Museo Lázaro Galdiano : Sat 10am-2pm.
Museo Municipal : Sun 10am-2pm & Wed 9.30am-8pm.
Museo del Prado : Sat after 2.30pm & Sun 9am-2pm.
Museo Romántico : Sun 10am-2pm.
Real Academia de Bellas Artes : Sat & Sun
9am-2.30pm.
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