* Museo Arqueológico Nacional (National Archaeological Museum): This museum houses a vast collection of archaeological artifacts from Spain and around the world, dating from prehistory to the Middle Ages.
* Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía (National Art Center Reina Sofía Museum): This museum focuses on modern and contemporary Spanish art, with a particular emphasis on the 20th century.
* Museo del Prado (Prado Museum): One of the most famous museums in the world, the Prado houses a collection of European art from the 12th to the 19th centuries, including works by Goya, Velázquez, El Greco, and Titian.
* Museo Cerralbo: This museum is housed in a former palace and displays a collection of art and decorative objects from the 19th century.
* Museo de Historia de Madrid (Madrid History Museum): This museum tells the story of Madrid from its origins to the present day, through exhibits on the city's history, culture, and architecture.