VISIT THE NATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM

A must-see museum in Madrid
Founded in 1867, the National Archaeological Museum (MAN) is one of the most important in Spain. Housed in a neoclassical building on Calle Serrano, it contains treasures spanning more than 2.5 million years of history, from prehistory to the modern era.

Why visit?
The museum takes visitors on a journey through the major stages of Spanish and Mediterranean history. Its collections include the Lady of Elche, an Iberian masterpiece, Roman mosaics, Egyptian sarcophagi, Visigoth and Islamic objects, as well as medieval and modern pieces.

A brief history and anecdotes
The MAN was created to bring together archaeological finds from all over the country, against a backdrop of strong cultural modernisation in the 19th century. Anecdote: one of its masterpieces, the Lady of Elche, was discovered in 1897 in the province of Alicante and remained in France for a long time before returning to Spain in 1941.

What can you do there?
- Admire the Lady of Elche and the Lady of Baza, icons of Iberian art
- Discover the Egyptian rooms and their mummies
- Exploring Roman mosaics and Visigoth artefacts
- Immerse yourself in the Islamic treasures of al-Andalus
- Visit the temporary exhibitions and interactive areas

Where is it?
📍 Calle de Serrano, 13, 28001 Madrid, Spain
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Practical advice
- General admission: around €3 (free on certain days and for certain categories)
- Allow at least 2 hours to fully enjoy the visit
- The museum uses interactive media to enhance the experience
- Accessible by metro (Serrano or Retiro stations)

To discover around
- Spanish National Library (next door)
- Prado Museum
- Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
- Retiro Park

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