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Opening days in Madrid: what's closed on Monday and what's open every day
Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 18 top attractions in Madrid with known opening hours, 6 close on Monday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.
Pick a day
Friday in Madrid
2 closed · 16 open
Closed on Friday
- Parque de Atracciones theme parkAlso closed: Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu
- El Capricho ParkAlso closed: Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu
Open on Friday
- Royal Palace of Madrid10:00–18:00
- Prado Museum10:00–20:00
- Retiro Park6:00–22:00Open late
- Temple of Debod10:00–20:00
- Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum10:00–19:00
- Reina Sofia Museum10:00–21:00Open late
- Sierra de Guadarrama National ParkOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- Matadero Madrid9:00–22:00Open late
- Secret Viewpoint at Parque del OesteOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- Plaza de la VillaOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- Visit Casa de Campo ParkOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- Visit Madrid Zoo Aquarium11:00–18:00
- Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales10:00–17:00
- Jardines de Sabatini9:00–22:00Open late
- Museo Cerralbo9:30–14:00
- Ermita de San Antonio de la Florida9:30–14:00, 15:00–19:00
Closed-day plan B
Walking tours and day trips run every day of the week, museums or not. The easiest way to fill a day when the big sights are shut.
Opening days at a glance
Local time, 24-hour clock. Tap a sight for details and tickets.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Palace of Madrid | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–15 |
| Prado Museum | 10–20 | 10–20 | 10–20 | 10–20 | 10–20 | 10–20 | 10–19 |
| Retiro Park | 6–22 | 6–22 | 6–22 | 6–22 | 6–22 | 6–22 | 6–22 |
| Temple of Debod | ✕ | 10–20 | 10–20 | 10–20 | 10–20 | 10–20 | 10–20 |
| Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum | 12–16 | 10–19 | 10–19 | 10–19 | 10–19 | 10–19 | 10–19 |
| Reina Sofia Museum | 10–21 | ✕ | 10–21 | 10–21 | 10–21 | 10–21 | 10–14:30 |
| Sierra de Guadarrama National Park | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Matadero Madrid | 9–22 | 9–22 | 9–22 | 9–22 | 9–22 | 9–22 | 9–22 |
| Secret Viewpoint at Parque del Oeste | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Plaza de la Villa | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Parque de Atracciones theme park | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | 12–21 | 12–20 |
| Visit Casa de Campo Park | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Visit Madrid Zoo Aquarium | 11–18 | 11–18 | 11–18 | 11–18 | 11–18 | 11–20 | 11–19 |
| Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales | ✕ | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–20 | 10–20 |
| El Capricho Park | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | 9–21 | 9–21 |
| Jardines de Sabatini | 9–22 | 9–22 | 9–22 | 9–22 | 9–22 | 9–22 | 9–22 |
| Museo Cerralbo | ✕ | 9:30–14 | 9:30–14 | 9:30–1417–19 | 9:30–14 | 9:30–14 | 10–14 |
| Ermita de San Antonio de la Florida | ✕ | 9:30–1415–19 | 9:30–1415–19 | 9:30–1415–19 | 9:30–1415–19 | 9:30–1415–19 | 9:30–1415–19 |
Open late in Madrid
Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.
- Retiro ParkOpen late until 22:00 on every day
- Reina Sofia MuseumOpen late until 21:00 on Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sat
- Sierra de Guadarrama National ParkOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- Matadero MadridOpen late until 22:00 on every day
- Secret Viewpoint at Parque del OesteOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- Plaza de la VillaOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- Parque de Atracciones theme parkOpen late until 21:00 on Sat
- Visit Casa de Campo ParkOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- El Capricho ParkOpen late until 21:00 on Sat and Sun
- Jardines de SabatiniOpen late until 22:00 on every day
Frequently asked questions
Are museums and attractions in Madrid closed on Monday?
Some are. 6 of the 18 top sights in Madrid with known hours close on Monday: Temple of Debod, Parque de Atracciones theme park, Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales, El Capricho Park, Museo Cerralbo, Ermita de San Antonio de la Florida. The other 12 are open.
What is open on Sunday in Madrid?
On Sunday, 18 of the 18 top sights in Madrid are open: Royal Palace of Madrid, Prado Museum, Retiro Park, Temple of Debod, Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Reina Sofia Museum, Sierra de Guadarrama National Park, Matadero Madrid and 10 more.
Which attractions in Madrid are open every day?
11 top sights in Madrid are open all seven days: Royal Palace of Madrid, Prado Museum, Retiro Park, Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Sierra de Guadarrama National Park, Matadero Madrid, Secret Viewpoint at Parque del Oeste, Plaza de la Villa and 3 more.
Which sights in Madrid are open late?
Retiro Park, Reina Sofia Museum, Sierra de Guadarrama National Park, Matadero Madrid, Secret Viewpoint at Parque del Oeste, Plaza de la Villa, Parque de Atracciones theme park, Visit Casa de Campo Park and 2 more stay open until 20:00 or later on some days.
Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-09-16). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (Europe/Madrid).
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