As the capital of Spain, Madrid has a lot of history and culture to offer visitors. There’s no better place to get a feel for Madrid’s past then by visiting a museum. Whether you’re looking for an art collection or a museum of historical artifacts, Madrid has a little of everything.National Museum of ArcheologyThe National Archeological Museum has collections from multiple cultures all under one roof. Societies represented in the museum’s exhibits vary from Egypt, to the Mudejars, and from the Hispano-Roman culture to the Moors, and of course, Spain. Queen Isabella II established the museum during the 19th century, and its permanent exhibit contains artifacts from Spain’s origin to the time of the museum’s founding. Visitors to the History of Civilizations can expect to see the bust of Dama de Elche and a display of the Altamira Caves. There’s no ticket cost during the renovation. Continue Reading »