# Museo Lázaro Galdiano — Madrid, Spain

> The Museo Lázaro Galdiano occupies the former mansion of collector José Lázaro Galdiano on Serrano street in Madrid's Salamanca district. Galdiano (1862–1947) amassed one of the greatest private art collections in Spain, bequeathing it to the nation along with his library of 20,000 volumes.

## Visitor facts
- Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Closed Mondays)
- Admission: €7 standard admission
- Address: C. de Serrano, 122, 28006 Madrid, Spain
- Time needed: 2 hours
- Official website: https://www.museolazarogaldiano.es/en
- Facts verified: 2026-06-30

## Highlights
- Witches' Sabbath (El Aquelarre) — Francisco de Goya · c. 1798
- Saint Sebastian — El Greco · c. 1610–1614
- The Rokeby Venus (copy after Velázquez) — Workshop of Velázquez · 17th century
- Portrait of a Lady — Joaquín Sorolla · 1910s
- Reliquary Bust of Saint Acisclus — Medieval goldsmiths · 13th century

## FAQ
**Is admission free at any time?**
Yes — free on the last hour of every day and on Sundays.

**How do I reach the museum?**
Take the metro to Rubén Darío or Gregorio Marañón.

**How long should I spend at Museo Lázaro Galdiano?**
Plan 2–3 hours for the highlights. Add time for temporary exhibitions, the museum shop, and café.

**What is Museo Lázaro Galdiano best known for?**
José Lázaro Galdiano left his palace and 12,600-piece collection to the Spanish state in 1947. The museum opened in his former home Parque Florido in 1951. Key highlights include The Witches' Sabbath by Goya, Saint John the Baptist Meditating by Bosch, Ivories and enamels gallery.

**How do I get tickets for Museo Lázaro Galdiano?**
€7 standard admission Tickets are usually available on the day, but booking online saves queue time in peak season. Official site: https://www.museolazarogaldiano.es/en

**How does this compare to the Prado?**
The Prado is larger, but Lázaro Galdiano offers an intimate mansion setting with Goya's Witches' Sabbath and major El Greco works — without the Prado's crowds.

**Is the library open to visitors?**
The library is accessible by appointment for researchers. The art collection is the main visitor attraction.

**Why is it less well known?**
Galdiano's mansion museum lacks the Prado's profile, but its Goya, El Greco, and Golden Age holdings are genuinely world-class.


Source: https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/museo-lazaro-galdiano/ — World Museum Guide, independent and ad-free.