Art & Culture in Madrid

Madrid is the place to be for the art and culture enthusiast. From museums and galleries to monuments and hidden bookstores. Wherever you go, the city has it all. Discover Spanish art in FMCMP or visit hidden gem Museo Geominero. Check out Librería Bardón for ancient and rare books. Discover these and more local gems, handpicked by our Spotters, for an inspirational day.

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48 Hidden Gems

Fundación Mapfre

An art jewel in Madrid

"Fundación Mapfre" in Madrid is an excellently curated exhibition that's very well lit & hung. At a reasonable 3 euros, a great way to spend an hour or so.

Art & culture

Shopping

Andrea

Roberts

Apr 11, 2025

Museo Lázaro Galdiano

Madrid, heir to art palace

"Museo Lázaro Galdiano" in Madrid comprises almost 5,000 pieces on display. Here you'll find well-known names and pieces. Free entrance for the last hour.

Art & culture

Andrea

Roberts

Apr 10, 2025

Matadero Madrid

Historic and Contemporary

Today at Matadero there are a whole host of events and exhibitions, offered all year round, highlighting the visual arts, fashion, design, film, and music.

Art & culture

Cinema

Coffee & tea

Relaxing

Snacks

Catherine

Driver

Apr 4, 2025

Club Alma Sensai

Chic divine

"Club Alma Sensai" in Madrid is a private club for women but also open to a few good men. It is a concept in exclusive leisure, fun and elegance...

Art & culture

María José

Morr

Apr 3, 2025

Accidente Aereo

A fallen angel

"Accidente Aereo" is a bronze statue that's proof that when you're in Madrid you should never look down or you could miss great art pieces like this one...

Art & culture

Elena

Quintero

Apr 3, 2025

La Casa Tomada

The best sandwich ever!

"La Casa Tomada" in Madrid is one of my favorite place to eat a great sandwich. The brothers who run are from Venezuela so you can find lots of specials...

Art & culture

Bars

Restaurants

Snacks

María José

Morr

Apr 3, 2025

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Art & Culture in Madrid

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Art & culture

Catherine

Andrea

You?

María José

Cesar

Álvaro

Daniel

Elena

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Catherine

Andrea

You?

María José

Cesar

Álvaro

Daniel

Elena

Fundación Mapfre

An art jewel in Madrid

Andrea

Roberts

Museo Lázaro Galdiano

Madrid, heir to art palace

Andrea

Roberts

Matadero Madrid

Historic and Contemporary

Catherine

Driver

Club Alma Sensai

Chic divine

María José

Morr

Accidente Aereo

A fallen angel

Elena

Quintero

La Casa Tomada

The best sandwich ever!

María José

Morr

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