Dama de Elche: Iberian (pre-Roman) fertility goddess statue
National Archeology Museum, Calle Serrano 13 (Metro: Serrano), ☎ +34 91 5777912, . Tu-Sa: 9:30AM-5PM, Sun and Holidays 9:30AM-3PM. Closed: M; Jan 1 and 6; May 1 and 15; Dec 24, 25, and 31. (Holidays: Apr 5 and 6, May 2, Aug 15, Oct 12, Nov 1 and 9, Dec 6 and 8.. Don't let the sound of it frighten you. This well designed museum houses an incredible collection of archaeological finds from across the peninsula. It leaves the visitor with a sense of the chronology of civilization in Spain (Iberian, Phoenician, Greek, Roman, Visagoth, Arab, and into the modern age). The famous Dama de Elche, an Iberian (pre-Roman) fertility goddess statue, is in this museum. There are also a few pieces from ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. It is currently undergoing renovations and is open with limited exhibits.€3, Free entry Saturday after 2:30PM and Sundays. �
Naval Museum, Paseo del Prado 5. (Metro: Banco de España or Atocha). Beautiful museum with vast interesting collections about Spanish sailing.Free on Saturdays and Sundays.. �
Museo de Lazaro Galdiano, Calle Serrano 122 (Metro: Gregorio Mariñon), ☎ +34 91 5616084, . W-M: 10AM-4:30PM. Closed: Tu; Jan 1; Easter Thursday and Friday; May 2 and 3; Nov 1; Dec 6 and 25.. This museum houses the stunning collection of Spanish entrepreneur José Lázaro Galdiano (1862-1947) and is considered to be one of the best private collections in Spain. Not only will you find works by Goya, Velázquez, El Greco and others, the museum is also filled with jewelry, furniture, sculpture and ceramics. This is an excellent museum that is usually not crowded and well worth the price of admission.€4, free on Sundays.. �
Real Academia de Bella Artes de San Fernando, Calle Alcalá 13 (Metro: Sevilla or Banco de España), ☎ +34 91 5240864, . Tu-Fr: 9:30AM-7PM, Sa-M: 9:30-4:30PM.. Highly impressive art collection with paintings, sculptures, drawings and prints. Several Goya masterpieces. Adults: €3, students €1.50, free W, free for children and seniors.. �
Museo de América, Avenida Reyes Católicos 6 (Metro: Moncloa), ☎ +34 91 5492641 and 91 5439437, . Tu-Sa: 9:30AM-3PM, Su 10:00AM-3PM, Closed Mondays, Jan 1, May 1, Dec 24, 25, 31. An excellent museum that many tourists miss. Houses thousands of artifacts from the Americas. The exhibit displays objects from many native cultures from before European conquest to colonial times and beyond. Don't miss the Tesoro (Treasure) de los Químbayas, a collection of gold objects that was given as a gift by the Colombian government. Also of interest is the Tudela Codex, an Aztec law book from the 1500's. Beware: most explanations to the objects on display are in Spanish only. Adults: €3, students €1.50, free Su, free for seniors and children. �
Museo de la Ciudad (Museum of the City), Calle Príncipe de Vergara 140 (Metro: Cruz del Rayo), ☎ +34-91-5886599, . Mo: Closed Tu-Fr: 10am-2pm and 4-7pm Sa&Su: 10am-2pm.. With five floors, it tells the city's history, since it was founded by the Arabs. There are models of some urban areas.Entry is free. (40.444657,-3.678288)�
San Antonio de La Florida Hermitage. This small church is famous for its murals, painted by Goya. It's also the mausoleum of the painter. �
Real Madrid Museum, (In Santiago Bernabeu Stadium). showcases all the trophies of one of the most successful football clubs in the world. �
Museo Sorolla, General Martínez Campos, 37, ☎ (00 34) 91 3101584, . Tu - Sat: 0930 to 2000 - Sun 1000-1500. This museum is in what was the impressionist painter's house and features fine furniture and porcelain as well as his paintings. €3. �
Museo del Traje (The Costume Museum), Avenida de Juan de Herrera 2 (Metro: Moncloa(lines 3 and 6) and Ciudad Universitaria (line 6)), ☎ +34 91 5504700, . Tu-Sa 9:30AM-7PM, Su 10:00AM-3PM. Closed 1, 6 Jan, 1, 15 May, 24, 25, 31 Dec. Offers a wide selection of historical and more temporary costumes (from the early 1200s to now) which shows the aspects of different cultures and Spain. The museum also organizes many activities and events. �
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