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Museo de Historia de Madrid

7.7Friend Score / 10

#8 of 12 Museums in Madrid

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Known forfreelocal historyMalasañaunderrated
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Housed in a Baroque former hospice with a spectacular churrigueresque portal, this city history museum traces Madrid's evolution from a small Castilian town to a European capital. The 1830 scale model of the city is mesmerizing. Entry is free and it sits in the heart of Malasaña, making it easy to combine with the neighborhood's cafés and market. Temporary exhibitions are hit-or-miss but the permanent collection is solid.

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Last verifiedJuly 14, 2026

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7.7/10
  • Value10.0
  • iconic6.0
  • excellence7.0
  • Crowd level3.0
  • Authenticity9.0
  • Accessibility8.0
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Last reviewed July 14, 2026 by AskTheCity Editorial.