Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas in Madrid is a fascinating museum dedicated to the evolution of industrial arts. Inspired by the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the museum features notable works of furniture, glass, ceramics and textiles from the 16th to 17th centuries. The museum holds over 70,000 pieces in total.
As one of the largest and oldest museums in the city, the Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas receives over 71,000 visitors each year. Many people enjoy the diverse collections in the museum, including couples, art enthusiasts and families with older children.
Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas in Madrid - one of the highlights of 10 Best Museums in Madrid (Read all about Madrid here)
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What are the highlights of Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas in Madrid?
Museo Nacional de Arts Decorativas divides its exhibitions between 62 rooms of an opulent palace. The palace itself is an architectural wonder from the 19th century. Inside, you’ll find important works of ethnographic and artistic craftsmanship from Spain and other countries. The notable furniture collection features rare Gothic to baroque pieces from the 14th century.
The Oriental Arts collection holds pieces from the Ming and Qing dynasties, including valuable porcelain, imperial robes, scroll paintings, and bronzes, all of which were created by Chinese artisans for Spanish families. The ceramics collection is another must-see that features over 4,000 pieces of pottery, clay, and porcelain.
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What else is good to know about Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas in Madrid?
Museo Nacional de Arts Decorativas is part of the 5-museum pass that includes Decorative Arts, Romanticism, Sorolla, Lazaro Galdiano and Cerralbo. Purchasing the pass gives you admission to all 5 museums for 10 days.
The museum also offers free entrance to temporary exhibitions, free entrance days and special opening times, making it one of the most cost-effective attractions on your visit. If you want to experience the best of the museum, book a guided tour with a cultural volunteer to see the most important pieces in the collection. Tours must be booked in advance.
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Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas in Madrid
Location: C. de Montalbán, 12, 28014 Madrid, Spain
Open: Tuesday–Saturday from 9.30 am to 3 pm, Sunday from 10 am to 3 pm (closed on Mondays)
Phone: +34 915 32 64 99
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