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Juan March Institute - Madrid
Juan March Institute
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Museums: Municipal Museum of Contemporary Art
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  • SirRichard
  • By SirRichard on November 9, 2003
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  • Inside the museum - Madrid
    Inside the museum
    by SirRichard
    This brand new museum (opened just 1 year ago) offers a collection of contemporary spanish art, authors of the 2nd half of the 20th century, like Arroyo, Gordillo, OukaLele, Saura... plus a temporary exhibition on graphic art.

    It is located in the Cuartel del Conde Duque (c/ Conde Duque, 9), near Plaza de España, and you can enter by the main gate, in front of the little square "Guardias de Corps".

    Free entrance

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  • Phone: 915885928
  • Website: hhtp://www.munimadrid.es/museoartecontemporaneo/
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    Museums: Cuartel del Conde Duque
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  • agarcia
  • Updated By agarcia on April 6, 2004
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  • Self-portrait at the museum (please, bear with me) - Madrid
    Self-portrait at the museum
    (please, bear with me)
    by agarcia
    One of the most innovative museums of Madrid could be found in the impressive building that once formed the military quarters of Conde Duque; quite a neat usage of military resources, if you ask me. The admission is completely free, and the carefully choose cultural selection makes it an indispensable visit, imho. Besides, Conde Duque area is quickly becoming one of the most interesting in Madrid, less touristy that La Latina or Huertas, but offering some of the best bars and restaurants of the city.

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  • Phone: 91.588.59.28 / 91.588.58.61
  • Website: http://www.munimadrid.es/museoartecontemporaneo/
  • Other Contact: C\ Conde Duque 9 (Noviciado)
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    Museums: The Real Academia de Bellas Artes des San Fernando
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  • Paul2001
  • By Paul2001 on April 28, 2003
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  • Visitiation of St Francis of Asisi by Murillo - Madrid
    Visitiation of St Francis of
    Asisi by Murillo
    by Paul2001
    I would not list the Real Academia de Bellas Artes des San Fernando has a must see in your tour of Madrid but it is worth a quick visit.
    The museum is for the most part devoted to the works by Spanish artist. Goya, Riberia and Zurbaran. There are two rooms in which foriegn artists like Rubens are represented. Overall the works are sort of hit or miss. There really are not that many strong pieces here but as I said there are enough to make a visit worth while. If you are in Madrid for just a short stay then it probably could be missed without a serious loss.
    The musuem is c/Alcala 13 northeast of the Puerta del Sol. The museum was just a short walk from my hotel which was one of the reasons why I dropped in on it.

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  • Phone: +34 91 524 08 64
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    Museums: Open Air Museum
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  • mindcrime
  • Updated By mindcrime on October 24, 2008
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  • open air sculpture museum - Madrid
    open air sculpture museum
    by mindcrime, 3 more photos
    Weird location for a museum, that's for sure!!
    Under a busy bridge I was confused to find this open air museum. In fact, under the bridge you can see some sculptures (some good, some boring) of artists like A.Alfaro, J.Maria Subirachs, Am.Gabino etc. There is no entrance fee of course but it’s nice to visit if it happens to walk this part of Madrid (I was on my way to Sorolla museum)

    address:Paseo de la Castellana,

    Take metro to Ruben Dario station or buses 14, 27, 40

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    Museums: Museo Sorolla
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  • agarcia
  • Updated By agarcia on April 17, 2003
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  • Museo Sorolla patio - Madrid
    Museo Sorolla patio
    by agarcia
    Joaquín Sorolla (1863-1923) captured inside his paintings all the light of the Mediterranean Sea as no other artist after or before him. While contemplating his coastal scenes, is impossible not to feel lost inside its radiant turquoise blues.

    During his latter days, this Valencia born painter moved to Madrid, where he built the beautiful house that nowadays holds the mayor collection of his artistic works. Apart from the excellent paintings, the whole house has a clear Mediterranean charm. Admission cost 2,4 €.

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  • Phone: 91-310 15 84
  • Website: http://www.mcu.es/nmuseos/sorolla/
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    Museums: The Army Museum
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  • Paul2001
  • Updated By Paul2001 on December 20, 2002
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  • Cannon, Army Museum - Madrid
    Cannon, Army Museum
    by Paul2001
    Believe it or not this was the first museum I visited in Madrid. This fine museum is dedicated to Spain's military heritage throught out the ages. It has a very good collection armor, weaponry and maps. Some people may find its political leaning to the right somewhat offensive. There are some exhibits that are quite proud of Spain's Fascist past.

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  • Phone: 91/522-89-77
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    Museums: A trip to Ancient Egypt
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  • Updated By andal13 on July 15, 2003
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  • Templo de Debod - Madrid
    Templo de Debod
    by andal13
    You can visit an Egyptian temple if you are in Cairo, of course... but in Madrid? The Temple of Debod (4th century BC) is a gift that Egypt gave to Spain. It can be visited and one of the best sights of Madrid can be seen from this place.

    Puedes visitar un templo egipcio cuando estás en El Cairo, claro.. ¿pero en Madrid? El Templo de Debod (siglo IV AC) es un presente que Egipto le hizo a España. Puede ser visitado y una de las mejores vistas de Madrid se pueden ver desde este lugar.

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    Museums: Natural History Museum
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  • By SirRichard on December 5, 2002
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  • The museum's facade - Madrid
    The museum's facade
    by SirRichard
    This is a rather unknown museum. It's not in my Top10 list, but is nice if you are interested in natural history. It's got a lot of dissected animals, as well as temporary exhibitions.
    c/ Jose Gutierrez Abascal, 2. Metro: Gregorio Marañón.
    Entrance 3 euros.

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  • Phone: 91 411 13 28
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    Museums: Castellana Open Air Museum
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  • Updated By SirRichard on December 5, 2002
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  • Chillida at the left - Madrid
    Chillida at the left
    by SirRichard
    In the Castellana avenue, under the bridge of the street Juan Bravo you can find this little collection of sculpture, mostly from spanish 60's artists (Chillida...). A good option to visit on sunday afternoons, when all other museums are closed.
    Metro Ruben Dario

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    Museums: Wax Museum
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  • By SirRichard on December 9, 2002
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  • The entrance in Plaza de Colon - Madrid
    The entrance in Plaza de Colon
    by SirRichard
    Not many tourists visit this little but interesting museum with a special "horror" section. Located in the "Colon" Square, along the Castellana Avenue.
    Paseo de Recoletos, 41. Metro Colón
    Regular entrance 9 euros (children, 5 euros).

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