In 1922, the Cerralbo collection was bequeathed to the Spanish nation by Enrique de Aguilera y Gamboa (1845-1922), 17th Marquis of Cerralbo, and accepted by the State two years later. Archaelogist, politician and man of letters, the Marquis travelled throughout Europe visiting museums and building up his art collection: outstanding paintings of the Spanish school (El Greco, Zurbarán, et al.), 1,500 prints and drawings from the Italian, Spanish and Flemish schools, a splendid armory, Venetian lamps, clocks, and furniture, all in all over 32,000 items. Of interest is not only the collection itself, but also the intact 19th century palace that particularly distinguishes the Cerralbo Museum as a valuable document for the social history of Madrilenian aristocracy during the late 19th century.

Ventura Rodriguez 17
28008 Madrid
España
Telephone [+34] 91 5473646, [+34] 91 5473647

Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday 9:30 A.M. to 2 P.M.,
Sunday 10 A.M. to 2 P.M., closed on Mondays and holidays.
Free entrance Wednesdays and Sundays, May 18th and July 18th


DEMHIST International Committee for Historic House Museums
Frick Museum, New York
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston
Jacquemart-André Museum, Paris
Cerralbo Museum, Madrid
Mario Praz Museum, Roma
Giannettino Luxoro Museum, Genova Nervi
Sir John Soane's Museum, London
The House of the Podestà, Lonato
Decorative Arts Museum/Pietro Accorsi Foundation, Turin
Carbone House, Lavagna

Conference in Genova, November 2000 (Acts available from DEMHIST)
Conference in Barcelona - July 2001 (Acts available from DEMHIST)
Conference in Amsterdam - October 2002 (Acts available from DEMHIST)