Museo de Escultura al Aire Libre de La Castellana – Madrid, Spain - Atlas Obscura

Museo de Escultura al Aire Libre de La Castellana

This open-air sculpture museum is located under a bridge in the center of Madrid. 

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The Museo de Escultura al Aire Libre de La Castellana only contains 17 pieces on display but it’s uniquely located under a bridge.

Artist Eusebio Sempere decided to recreate the area under the bridge as a place for residents to enjoy contemporary art. The Museo de Escultura al Aire Libre de La Castellana was eventually inaugurated in 1979.

This open-air sculpture museum serves as a captivating fusion of art and urban environment, offering visitors a unique opportunity to engage with monumental works of contemporary Spanish sculptors in a public setting. Its location along the bustling Paseo de la Castellana transforms the city’s streets into an artistic promenade, democratizing access to art and fostering a sense of communal appreciation for sculptures.

Know Before You Go

This is how you can reach the museum which is open 24/7 and is, of course, free of charge Metro stop: Rubén Darío (Line 5) Buses 5, 7, 9, 14, 16, 19, 27, 40, 45, 51, 61, 147, 150 Railway stop: Madrid-recoletos

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