Galería de las Colecciones Reales

The Gallery of the Royal Collections is one of the most important cultural landmarks to have opened in Spain in recent decades. Located next to the Royal Palace and Almudena Cathedral, it has become part of Madrid’s cultural landscape thanks to its spectacular contemporary building, which blends seamlessly into the historic surroundings, descending six levels from the Plaza de la Armería to the Campo del Moro Gardens. Welcoming nearly 740,000 visitors a year, it offers an experience unlike any other museum: here, history is told through the tastes and interests of the monarchs who ruled Spain, bringing together exceptional works in a museum designed to share this heritage with audiences of all kinds.

The route is chronological and descends through the building: the Habsburg Gallery, featuring works by El Greco, Titian, Velázquez and Caravaggio alongside Flemish tapestries and pieces from the Royal Armoury; and the Bourbon Gallery, where furniture and decorative arts are displayed alongside works by Goya, Mengs and Tiepolo. The tour culminates on the third floor, home to the temporary exhibitions gallery and El Cubo, an immersive space offering a 360-degree view of Spain’s Royal Sites, from palaces and monasteries to historic gardens.

In 2026, the Gallery presents “Weaving Courtly Life”, an extraordinary selection of royal textiles and embroidery, many of them previously unseen, offering an insight into the daily and ceremonial life of the Court. This exhibition is complemented by important loans from prestigious institutions such as the Casa de Alba and London’s National Gallery.

The Gallery offers free admission from Monday to Thursday from 6 p.m. onwards, providing a unique opportunity to discover one of the capital’s most distinctive cultural spaces.