MCNM / National Museum of Natural Sciences
Contains a large collection of fossils and minerals, plus educational exhibits (some are described in English but many are in Spanish only). Has two parts open to visitors with separate entrances. The ticket is purchased at the main entrance and to visit the other part you need to exit from the main entrance, turn left and follow the building until you reach the second entrance. Your ticket will be checked again there so don't lose it.
Tue-Fri 10:00-17:00, Sat Sun and holidays 10:00-20:00; Sat Sun in Aug 10:00-15:00·€7 (adults), €3.50 (students/children 4-16), free (seniors/children under 4)
MCNM / National Museum of Natural Sciences
Contains a large collection of fossils and minerals, plus educational exhibits (some are described in English but many are in Spanish only). Has two parts open to visitors with separate entrances. The ticket is purchased at the main entrance and to visit the other part you need to exit from the main entrance, turn left and follow the building until you reach the second entrance. Your ticket will be checked again there so don't lose it.
Tue-Fri 10:00-17:00, Sat Sun and holidays 10:00-20:00; Sat Sun in Aug 10:00-15:00·€7 (adults), €3.50 (students/children 4-16), free (seniors/children under 4)
Museum of Lázaro Galdiano
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. It is located in Lázaro Galdiano's rather lavish former residence. This is an excellent museum that is usually not crowded and well worth the price of admission.
Tue-Sat 10:00-16:30, Sun 10:00-15:00; closed Jan 1, Easter Thu and Fri, May 2 and 3, Nov 1, Dec 6 and 25·€6 (adults), €3 (seniors/students/disabled), free (children under 12); free admission Tu-Sa 15:30-16:30 and Su 14:00-15:00
New Ministries
The modern government complex had already been planned by the republican government before the Civil War, but it was only completed in 1942 under the Francoist rule. Its architectural style is Neoclassical. The ministries of public works and labour are seated here.