Museo de Historia de Madrid Facts for Kids

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Museum of History of Madrid
Museo de Historia de Madrid

View of the museum from Calle Fuencarral
Established	1929
Location	Real Hospicio de San Fernando, Calle de Fuencarral 78, Madrid, Spain
Type	History museum
Owner	Ayuntamiento de Madrid
Public transit access	Tribunal

The Museum of History of Madrid (called Museo de Historia de Madrid in Spanish) is a cool place in downtown Madrid, Spain. It tells the story of this amazing city! The museum first opened in 1929. Back then, it was known as the Museo Municipal, which means "Municipal Museum". Later, in 2007, its name was changed to what it is today.

Discovering Madrid's Past
- The Museum's Historic Home
- Opening and Changes Over Time
Exploring the Collections
Gallery
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Discovering Madrid's Past

The Museum's Historic Home

The building where the museum is located has a long history itself. It was once called the Royal Hospice of San Fernando. This grand building was constructed way back in 1673. A famous Spanish architect named Pedro de Ribera designed it.

Opening and Changes Over Time

The museum first opened its doors in 1929. It was known as the Municipal Museum at that time. In 1955, the museum closed for a while. The building needed some important repairs and updates. It finally welcomed visitors again in 1978. Then, in 2007, the museum got its current name: the Museum of History of Madrid.

Exploring the Collections

The museum's main collection shows Madrid's history. It covers the period from 1561, when Madrid became the capital of Spain, up to the early 1900s. The collection is split into three main parts. Each part focuses on a different time in the city's past.

Madrid: Capital of Two Worlds

This section looks at Madrid from the 1500s to the 1700s. It shows how Madrid grew as the capital of Spain. This was a time when Spain was a very powerful country.

Madrid: Center of Power

Next, you can explore the 1700s. This period includes the time of the Borbon kings. You will see how the government changed and how Madrid became an important center of power.

Madrid: A New City's Dream

The last part of the collection covers the 1800s. It shows how Madrid changed and developed. This section goes up to the time just before the First World War.