Illuminating Art at Museo de la Luz Madrid
Explore the captivating intersection of light and art at Museo de la Luz in Madrid, where creativity shines brightly.
Discover the captivating world of light and its artistic expression at the Museo de la Luz in Madrid, where science and art converge in a fascinating journey through the history of illumination.
A brief summary to Museo de la Luz Madrid
- C. de Segovia, 2, Madrid, Centro, Madrid, 28005, ES
- +34910463365
- Visit website
- Monday 11 am-9 pm
- Tuesday 11 am-9 pm
- Wednesday 11 am-9 pm
- Thursday 11 am-9 pm
- Friday 11 am-10 pm
- Saturday 11 am-10 pm
- Sunday 11 am-9 pm
Local tips
- Visit during weekdays to avoid crowds and fully appreciate the exhibits.
- Check for any special exhibitions or events on their official website before your visit.
- Plan to spend at least two hours to explore all the exhibits comfortably.
- Combine your visit with a walk around the scenic Centro district for a complete cultural experience.
Getting There
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Car
If you're traveling by car from Camino de Santiago to Museo de la Luz in Madrid, head southeast on the AP-9 from Santiago de Compostela. Follow the AP-9 until it merges with the A-6 towards Madrid. Continue on the A-6, which will take you directly to Madrid. Once you reach Madrid, take the exit for M-30 towards Valencia and then take the exit for A-42 towards Toledo. Take exit 8 towards Avenida de Portugal and follow signs for Centro. Use a GPS or map app to navigate to C. de Segovia, 2, where the museum is located. Parking is available in nearby parking garages, and fees may vary depending on the location and duration of your stay. Expect to pay around €15-€25 for a full day of parking.
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Public Transportation
For public transportation, take a train from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid. You can catch an Alvia or AVE train from the Santiago train station (Estación de Santiago de Compostela). The journey takes approximately 5-6 hours. Once you arrive at Madrid's Atocha train station, exit the station and head to the Madrid Metro. Take Line 1 (the light blue line) from Atocha to Tirso de Molina. From there, transfer to Line 5 (the green line) and travel to the Casa de Campo station. Here, transfer to Line 10 (the dark blue line) towards Puerta del Sur and get off at the Plaza de España station. From Plaza de España, it's a 10-15 minute walk to Museo de la Luz at C. de Segovia, 2. Be sure to check the train schedules and fares in advance; the cost for a one-way train ticket typically ranges from €30 to €70, depending on the time and service.
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