Museo de América - Madrid

Museo de América presents the history and cultures of the Americas through pre-Columbian artifacts, colonial works, maps, ceramics, and religious objects. The museum moves through ancient civilizations and post-colonial history using timelines, archaeological pieces, and cultural displays across two floors. Visitors highlight ceramic figures, goldwork, feathered headdresses, colonial paintings, and one of the surviving Mayan codices. Many point to the balance between pre- and post-colonial material, calling it an essential stop for understanding the historical relationship between Spain and the Americas. Highlights - Pre-Columbian artifacts and ceramics - Colonial paintings and religious objects - Maps, timelines, and cultural displays - Rare Mayan codex Details - Two-floor museum layout - Located near Moncloa - Free for students - 1–2 hour visit Prices - €3 - Free for students Hours - Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 9:30 AM–3 PM - Thursday: 9:30 AM–7 PM - Sunday: 10 AM–3 PM - Monday: Closed