National Archaeological Museum
Salamanca, Madrid
- Tue to Sat
- 9:30 to 20:00
- Sun
- 9:30 to 15:00
- Mon
- Closed
Tuesday to Saturday 09:30 to 20:00, Sundays and holidays 09:30 to 15:00. Closed Mondays, 1 and 6 January, 1 and 15 May, 24, 25 and 31 December. General ticket 3 euros.
Source: esmadrid.com, checked 7 Nov 2026.
Spain's national archaeology museum, on Calle de Serrano. It is run by the Ministry of Culture and has a cafeteria and a library.
Insider tip
Entry is free on Saturdays from 14:00 and on Sunday mornings, and for under 18s and over 65s.
What's on near National Archaeological Museum
Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of National Archaeological Museum, from the weekly Madrid events calendar.
Fueron tejidos. Teresa Lanceta
Exhibition at Museo Arqueológico Nacional, listed on esmadrid.com, the Madrid tourism board.
La vida en la frontera. Hallazgos del castillo de Monreal de Ariza
Exhibition at Museo Arqueológico Nacional, listed on esmadrid.com, the Madrid tourism board.
Vitrina cero. Volver a la infancia. Prehistoria y Antigüedad
Exhibition at Museo Arqueológico Nacional, listed on esmadrid.com, the Madrid tourism board.
Pedro Moreno. Pro domo sua. Theatre and film art
Painting exhibition at Biblioteca Nacional, free, listed on esmadrid.com, the Madrid tourism board.
Camões: vida, obra y pervivencia en la cultura hispánica
Exhibition at Biblioteca Nacional, free, listed on esmadrid.com, the Madrid tourism board.
Smaller local events nearby
Free Saturday afternoons at the Museo Arqueológico Nacional Exhibition
Saturdays from 14:00 and Sunday mornings. Next: Sun 8 Nov · Museo Arqueológico Nacional, Recoletos
Entry is free for everyone on Saturdays that are not public holidays from 14:00, and on Sunday mornings. The museum's tariff page prints the rule.
Free · From 14:00 · Map · Source: Museo Arqueológico Nacional · Entrada gratuita, Museo Arqueológico Nacional
Free entry day at the Museo Arqueológico Nacional Exhibition
Sun 6 Dec · Museo Arqueológico Nacional, Recoletos
Entry is free for everyone on 18 April, 18 May, 12 October and 6 December. The museum's tariff page prints the days.
Free · Map · Source: Museo Arqueológico Nacional · Días de entrada gratuita
Nearby
Around Salamanca
Serrano, Recoletos and the Golden Mile
Salamanca is the grid of wide streets east of Paseo de Recoletos, around Calle de Serrano. It has several free or cheap museums, a market hall and some long-standing food shops.
Salamanca has 18 places on the Roam Madrid map: 7 museums, 3 cafes, 2 landmarks, 2 parks and gardens, 2 shops, 1 market and 1 restaurant. Read the Salamanca guide.
Good to know
- What is the address of National Archaeological Museum?
- Calle de Serrano 13, Madrid.
- What are the opening hours of National Archaeological Museum?
- Tue to Sat 9:30 to 20:00; Sun 9:30 to 15:00; Closed Mon. Tuesday to Saturday 09:30 to 20:00, Sundays and holidays 09:30 to 15:00. Closed Mondays, 1 and 6 January, 1 and 15 May, 24, 25 and 31 December. General ticket 3 euros.
- How long do you need at National Archaeological Museum?
- Plan for 2 hours.
- When is the best time to visit National Archaeological Museum?
- Morning.
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