Cultural Foundations and Exhibition Halls

There’s more in Madrid for culture vultures than just Paseo del Arte (Art Walk): Paseo de la Castellana accommodates important exhibition halls, many of them run by cultural foundations managed by banks, insurance companies or big corporations. Find some of them below.

Fundación Canal Sala Castellana 214

Housed in an old Canal de Isabel II warehouse, this is one of the most emblematic art centres in the city.

Montemadrid Foundation

This 19th-century building in Hapsburg Madrid has become an important cultural benchmark in the city.

Mateo Inurria Canal Foundation

Located at the beginning of Paseo de la Castellana, next to Plaza de Castilla, this small exhibition hall hosts free exhibitions all year round.

Mapfre Foundation. Recoletos Exhibition Hall

A must on anyone's cultural checklist, this exhibition hall is located along the well-known Art Walk.

Espacio Telefónica Foundation

The past, present and future of telecommunications and art go hand in hand in one of the most prominent buildings on the Gran Vía.

Residencia de Estudiantes hall

Founded in 1910, these halls have been the wellspring of a number of great Spanish artists of the 20th century, from Unamuno to Lorca and Dalí.

BBVA Foundation. Palacio del Marqués de Salamanca

The old Palacio de Marqués de Salamanca nowhouses cultural facilities hosted by the BBVA Foundation.

La Arquería de Nuevos Ministerios

This exhibition space by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport realizes different exhibitions and cultural activities related with architecture.

Canal de Isabel II of the Region of Madrid Exhibition Hall

First rate art and photography exhibitions are hosted inside this former elevated water deposit.

Espacio COAM

A multifunctional and modern complex for the citizen, dedicated to architecture.

Carlos de Amberes Foundation

Private cultural institution which houses The Martyrdom of St. Andrew painting by Rubens

Ortega y Gasset - Gregorio Marañón Foundation

Inspired by the spirit of the philosopher Ortega y Gasset, the foundation is devoted to the study of the Humanities.

CaixaForum Madrid

This vibrant cultural centre is famous for its temporary exhibitions and its amazing vertical garden.

Juan March Foundation

This active, family-run cultural heritage institution produces exhibitions as well as concerts and lecture series.

Region of Madrid - Alcalá 31 Exhibition Hall

Contemporary art and photography in an emblematic building by architect Antonio Palacios.

Tabacalera Promoción del Arte

Unique cultural space housed in Madrid’s Former Tobacco Factory in the Lavapiés neighbourhood. TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR RENOVATION.

Fundación Manuel Benedito

Institution dedicated to conserving and disseminating the work of painter Manuel Benedito.

Fundación Francisco Giner de los Ríos

Groundbreaking and avant-garde headquarters of the Free Educational Institution, located in the heart of Chamberí.

Fundación Botín

A beautiful industrial building dating from the early 20th Century, refurbished in 1996, is home to the Madrid premises of the prestigious foundation from Cantabria.

Norman Foster Foundation

A non-profit organisation devoted to research, education and the preparation of architecture, design and urban development projects.

Fundación Fernando de Castro

Unique historic building that stands out for its eclecticism, in the heart of the Chueca district.

Fundación Casa de México en España

Cultural space for cultural and knowledge exchange between Spain and Mexico, in Chamberí.

Espacio SOLO

Exhibition hall in front of the Retiro Park, exhibiting different technological, scientific and cultural initiatives.

Fundación María Cristina Masaveu Peterson

Visit the foundation’s venue in Madrid and enjoy their wonderful first exhibition: The Masaveu Collection. Spanish Painting from the 19th Century.

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