Madrid is a cultural capital full of museums. The Paseo del Arte (Avenue of Art) is a tourist itinerary along the axis of the Paseo del Prado that includes museums, monuments and gardens. In this area you can find, very close to each other, what are considered as the three most important museums of Madrid. The Prado, the Thyssen-Bornemisza, and the Reina Sof�a art museums, that together form what is known as the "Golden Triangle of Art". Free entrance can be gained to many of Madrid's premier attractions. In the same way, most museums are free for under 18s and the retired, and give substantial discounts to students (don't forget to bring ID in all cases).

� Museo del Prado
Paseo del Prado, s/n. 28014 Madrid
Phone: (+34) 91 330 28 00 - Fax: (+34) 91 330 28 56
Opening hours: 9-19h, Tuesday to Sunday, holidays included. Closed Monday
Free entrance all day Sunday and on 2nd & 18th May, 12th October, 6th December.

� Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia (MNCARS)
Santa Isabel, 52, 28012 Madrid
Phone: (+34) 91 774 10 00 - Fax: (+34) 91 774 10 58
Opening hours: 10-21h, Sundays 10-14.30h. Closed Tuesday.
Entrance fee: 3.01 euros
Free entrance on Saturday afternoons (after 14.30h), Sunday mornings and on 18th May, 12th October, 6th December.

� Museo Arqueol�gico Nacional
Calle de Serrano, 13, 28001 MADRID
Phone: 91 577 79 12 - Fax: 91 431 68 40
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday: From 9:30 am to 8:00 pm. Sundays and holidays: From 9:30 to 3:00 pm. Mondays: Closed.
Entrance fees: General: 3 Euros.
Free entrance - Unemployed, under 18 years old, over 65 years old: Free. Sundays: Free.

� Museo Naval
Paseo del Prado, 5. 28014 MADRID
Phone: (+34) 91 523 8789 - Fax: (+34) 91 379 5056
Opening Times: Tuesday to Sunday: From 10:00 am to 14:00 pm. Saturdays and Sundays: Guided visits at 11:30 am. Mondays: Closed. August: Closed.
Entrance fees: None. Free entrance

� Museo del Aire
Autov�a A-V, Km. 10,500. 28024 MADRID
Phone: (+34) 91 509 16 90 - Fax: (+34) 91 710 68 47
Opening Times: Tuesday to Sunday: From 10:00 am to 14:00 pm. Mondays: Closed.
Entrance fees: None. Free entrance

� Museo Municipal
c/Fuencarral 78, Metro Tribunal
Opening Times: Tuesday-Friday, 9:30 am-8 pm; Saturday and Sunday, 10 am-2 pm; Mondays and holidays closed. Entrance fees: None. Free entrance

� Museo Municipal de Arte Contempor�neo
Conde Duque, 11 Metro Noviciado
Collection of contemporary art: paintings, sculptures, drawings, photos mostly about Madrid or created by Madrid's artists.
Free entrance Tuesday-Saturday: 10 am-2 pm 6 pm-9 pm Sundays 10.30 am-2.30 pm