Art Museums
The Thyssen Bornemisza Museum
Guided tours for family groups with children aged between 6 and 12 held on Saturday and Sunday morning and afternoons - ask for an appointment at the information desk.
Family art workshops at weekends for children aged 6 to 12 (accompanied by an adult). Reservations required.
Paseo del Prado 8, 28014 Madrid
Tel: 91 369 0151
Tuesday to Sunday (Closed Mondays) from 10.00am to 7.00pm
Under 12s go free
Centro de Arte Reina Sofia
Not only is the artwork (including Savador Dali, Miro, and other modern artists) kid friendly (though you might think twice about bringing small children in to look at Picasso's Guernica), but this building has big glass elevators on its exterior making it fun to visit.
Santa Isabel 52, Madrid, Spain
Tel: 91 467 5062
Metro: Atocha
Mon to Sat 10am to 9pm - Sun 10am to 2.30pm
Entry is free for kids
Prado Museum (Museo Nacional del Prado)
Keep in mind that the Goya went through a dark phase and many of his paintings are dark and might frighten the younger visitors.
Paseo del Prado s/n. 28014. Madrid
Metro: Banco de España and Atocha. Buses: 9, 10, 14, 19, 27, 34, 37 and 45
Tel: 91 330 2800
Tues to Sat 9am to 7pm and Sun 9am to 2pm (Closed Mondays)
Children under 6 go free at all times
Museo del Arte Contemporaneo (Museum of Contemporary Art)
This museum is located in Conde Duque and houses a collection of modern art, photography and sculpture.
Conde Duque 11, Madrid Tel: 91 588 59 28 / 91 588 58 61
Metro: Noviciado
Tues to Sat 10am to 2pm and 5.30pm to 9.pm.
Sun and public holidayss 10.30am to 2pm (Closed Mondays)
For workshops telephone 91 308 0049
Entry is free
Museo de Arte en Vidreo de Alcorcon (Glass Art Museum of Alcorcon)
The Alcorcón city Glass Art Museum, MAVA was inaugurated on October 23rd. 1997. The core of the MAVA permanent collection was formed on the one hand by Takako Sano´s donation of an important number of pieces from her private collection -over 60 works- and on the other by direct donations from several artists boosted by Javier Gómez. Nowadays, the Museums collection is constituted by over 160 exhibits. The Museum holds regular workshops for children at weekends.
Avenue of Los Castillos s/n Big castle of Valderas, 28925 Alcorcón
Metro: Line 10 - Joaquín Vilumbrales
For workshops please call 91 619 90 86
Entry is free
