Family-Friendly Attractions In Madrid

El Retiro Park

Expansive, 19th-century park with boating lake & rose garden, plus numerous fountains & statues. · Dogs allowed

Retiro, 28009 Madrid, Spain

Plaza Mayor

Cafes & restaurants line the arches of this stately square with Philip III's statue in the center.

Pl. Mayor, Centro, 28012 Madrid, Spain

Museo Nacional del Prado

Art museum with Velazquez, Goya and El Greco masterpieces in vast 12th- to 19th-century collection.

Retiro, 28014 Madrid, Spain

Royal Palace of Madrid

18th-century, ridge-top palace for state occasions, plus tours with rooms full of art and antiques.

Centro, 28071 Madrid, Spain

Temple of Debod

Ancient Egyptian temple & museum moved from Aswan & rebuilt in lush parkland, with sunset views.

C. de Ferraz, 1, Moncloa - Aravaca, 28008 Madrid, Spain

Puerta de Alcalá

Triumphal arch near to Parque del Buen Retiro & rich with stone carvings & elegant sculptures.

Pl. de la Independencia, s/n, Retiro, 28001 Madrid, Spain

Casa de Campo

Expansive park & former royal hunting ground, with small hills, streams & a boating lake. · Dogs allowed

P.º de la Prta del Ángel, 1, 28011 Madrid, Spain

Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum

Museum housing collection of 13th-20th-century European masterpieces, from Renaissance to Pop Art.

P.º del Prado, 8, Centro, 28014 Madrid, Spain

Parque de Atracciones de Madrid

Established theme park with thrill, water & family rides & attractions, plus live entertainment.

Casa de Campo, s/n, 28011 Madrid, Spain

Real Jardín Botánico

Botanical garden with outdoor gardens & greenhouses, plus walking trails & monthly activities.

Pl. Murillo, 2, Retiro, 28014 Madrid, Spain

Great Pond of El Retiro

Central pond in El Retiro Park with a colonnaded monument, popular for rental rowboats & canoes.

P.º de Colombia, 2, Retiro, 28016 Madrid, Spain

Parque del Oeste

Expansive, landscaped, 20th-century urban park with paths meandering past conifer & cedar trees. · Dogs allowed

P.º de Moret, 2, Moncloa - Aravaca, 28008 Madrid, Spain

Museo del Ferrocarril de Madrid

Museum of railway history in grand former station, with carriages & locomotives, library & archives.

Paseo de las Delicias, 61, Arganzuela, 28045 Madrid, Spain

Fountain of Neptune

Neoclassical fountain in the center of a roundabout depicting Neptune on a shell-shaped chariot. · Dogs allowed

Pl. Canovas del Castillo, s/n, Centro, 28014 Madrid, Spain

Plaza del Dos de Mayo

Vibrant plaza around a monument to 1808 rebellion, bordered by shops, bars & cafes with terraces.

Pl. del Dos de Mayo, Centro, 28004 Madrid, Spain

Naval Museum

Displays on nautical science & the Spanish navy from the reign of Isabella & Ferdinand onward.

P.º del Prado, 3, Retiro, 28014 Madrid, Spain

Museo de Cera

Waxwork museum with depictions of famous people plus a space ride, a ghost train & a history show.

Pl. de Colón, 1, Centro, 28004 Madrid, Spain

History Museum of Madrid

Old orphanage with Baroque exterior, now a museum on Madrid's history, with documents, art & models.

Calle de Fuencarral, 78, Centro, 28004 Madrid, Spain

Sabatini Garden

Neoclassical garden of the Royal Palace, with 3 terraces, fountains, statues & outdoor events.

C. de Bailén, 2, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain

Campo del Moro

Streams, paths & trees in steep, sloping historic gardens on 20 acres with 2 monumental fountains.

P.º de la Virgen del Puerto, 1, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain

Las Vistillas Garden

Park atop a hill offering lawns, greenery & a central fountain, plus cultural events & views. · Dogs allowed

Jardín de las Vistillas, Pl. de Gabriel Miró, 2, Centro, 28005 Madrid, Spain

Lope de Vega's House-Museum

Restored 17th-century house museum of the playwright Lope de Vega, with period furniture & artworks.

Calle de Cervantes, 11, Centro, 28014 Madrid, Spain

Parque de la Cuña Verde de Latina

Large landscaped park featuring walking paths & water features, plus a playground, sports & more. · Dogs allowed

C. del Concejal Francisco José Jiménez Martín, 11, Latina, 28047 Madrid, Spain

Monument to Alfonso XII

Built in 1922, this monument in Buen Retiro Park features a colonnade with an equestrian statue.

Parque del Retiro, Pl. de la Independencia, s/n, Retiro, 28001 Madrid, Spain

Plaza de la Luna

Narrow urban square with a fountain & kids' play area, plus bars with terrace tables.

Pl. de Sta. María Soledad Torres Acosta, 6, Centro, 28004 Madrid, Spain

Museo de la Felicidad · MÜF

Rda. de Valencia, 8, Centro, 28012 Madrid, Spain

Monumento Cervantes

Sculptures & a fountain dedicated to Spanish novelist Miguel de Cervantes, author of “Don Quixote.”

Pl. de España, 3, Moncloa - Aravaca, 28008 Madrid, Spain

Casino de la Reina Park

Tree-dotted park with a large children's playground, a basketball court & a dance area. · Dogs allowed

C. de Embajadores, 68, Centro, 28012 Madrid, Spain

Plaza de Nelson Mandela

Compact neighborhood square known for its street art & colorful surrounding buildings.

C. del Mesón de Paredes, 37, Centro, 28012 Madrid, Spain

Caramuel Park

· Dogs allowed

C. de Caramuel, Latina, 28011 Madrid, Spain

Lázaro Galdiano Museum

Ornate mansion with masterpieces by Goya and Bosch, plus Renaissance antiquities and medieval armor.

C. de Serrano, 122, Salamanca, 28006 Madrid, Spain

Jardines de San Francisco

Intimate green space offering manicured grounds with flower beds, statues & elevated views.

Gran Vía de San Francisco, 29, Centro, 28005 Madrid, Spain

Porta de Sant Vicent

Traffic circle centered on a replica of a monumental gate from 1726, with a major rail hub nearby.

Gta. San Vicente, s/n, Moncloa - Aravaca, 28008 Madrid, Spain

Jardines de Lepanto

Public garden with manicured 19th century–style plantings & trees, for walking & recreation.

C. de Lepanto, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain

Jardín Vertical Caixaforum

C. de Cenicero, 34, Centro, 28014 Madrid, Spain

Museo Arte Público

Outdoor sculpture collection under an overpass, with work by Chillida & Miró, plus a waterfall.

P.º de la Castellana, 40, Salamanca, 28046 Madrid, Spain

Parque del Emir Mohamed I

· Dogs allowed

Parque Emir Mohamed, Centro, 28005 Madrid, Spain

Monument to Christopher Columbus

Pl. de Colón, Centro, 28001 Madrid, Spain

Tío Pepe

Overlooking a public square, this neon sign promoting a popular sherry brand is a local icon.

Prta del Sol, 11, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain

Casa de Cisneros

Centuries-old palace building known for its Spanish Plateresque design & picturesque exterior.

Pl. de la Villa, 4, Centro, 28005 Madrid, Spain

Jardines de la Plaza Villa de París

Pl. de la Villa de París, 1D, Centro, 28004 Madrid, Spain

Jose Rizal Monument

C. de Santander, 1, Chamberí, 28003 Madrid, Spain

Manantial de la salud del arroyo de San Bernardino

P.º de Moret, 2B, Moncloa - Aravaca, 28008 Madrid, Spain

Huerta de la Partida

Orchardlike stretch of almond & olive trees in a former aristocratic garden from the 16th century. · Dogs allowed

Moncloa - Aravaca, 28011 Madrid, Spain

TU TUK TUK Madrid

Pl. de Isabel II, 4, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain

Clock Tower of Sun Gate

Prta del Sol, 7, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain

Sign "Madrid"

Autop. de Circunvalación M-30, Moncloa - Aravaca, 28011 Madrid, Spain

Puerta del Príncipe

C. de Bailén, 4, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain

Monumento al General San Martín

Moncloa - Aravaca, 28040 Madrid, Spain

Paseo de la fama de Madrid

C. de Martín de los Heros, 13, Moncloa - Aravaca, 28008 Madrid, Spain