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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Our Locals' Favorite Art & culture

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48 Hidden Gems

Microteatro por dinero

More than short plays

"Microteatro por dinero" in Madrid is simple: 15m² - 15-minute plays - 15 spectators. It's a new way to to go the theater. What a thrilling experience!

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Elena

Quintero

Apr 29, 2025

La Abuela Rockera

I Want to be Her

Madrid in the 1980s was certainly rocking and she became a fixture in the city’s music scene, always going out in her famous leather jacket and cap.

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Catherine

Driver

Apr 26, 2025

Sala Canal Isabel II

Madrid's unique art space

Sala Canal Isabel II in Madrid used to be a water tower: now it's an uber-cool gallery used for media exhibitions. I love it, and not just because...

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Andrea

Roberts

Apr 21, 2025

VETA Galería

Fine art in Carabanchel

VETA is the biggest contemporary art gallery in the city, so once you’ve had your fill of the Old Masters at the Prado, why not get off the beaten track?

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Andrea

Roberts

Apr 16, 2025

Museo Sorolla

Our national impressionist

His favourite time seemed to be that magic hour when the sun is sinking low in the West and turns everything a golden pinky hue.

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Andrea

Roberts

Apr 16, 2025

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.

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Andrea

Roberts

Apr 11, 2025

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