Madrid Railway Museum: Delicias station and tickets

Updated on October 5, 2026

Madrid's Railway Museum occupies the former Delicias station, inaugurated in 1880 and turned into a museum in 1984. Beneath its large metal roof structure, locomotives and passenger coaches trace the transition from steam to electric and diesel traction. The themed rooms extend the visit with clocks, infrastructure and scale models. This cultural stop in Arganzuela suits train enthusiasts and family outings alike; allow around an hour and a half.

Highlights

The historic station

The iron and glass building is itself part of the museum. From the platforms, look at the hall's height and the structures that sheltered trains and brought light to the circulation areas.

Locomotives and coaches

Compare steam, electric and diesel engines, followed by passenger coaches. The exhibition also shows how comfort and travelling conditions have changed.

The layout and scale models

The Territorio Ferroviario room and scale models bring another dimension to railway history. Visit this section early enough: clearing the room starts 30 minutes before museum closing time.

Clocks and infrastructure

The themed rooms explain the coordination of railway operations and network equipment. They complement the large vehicles even if you are unfamiliar with railway mechanics.

Practical info

Tips

General admission €7, concessions €4 including children aged 4-12, students and people over 65; free for accompanied children under 4 and visitors with disabilities, with proof of eligibility (prices checked in October 2026). The ticket includes permanent and temporary exhibitions. During Mercado de Motores, on the second weekend of the month except July and August, normal museum visits close; ordinary activity also closes on 16, 17 and 18 October 2026 for Brocante. Check the calendar before coming.

How to get there

Paseo de las Delicias 61, 28045 Madrid. Delicias or Palos de la Frontera metro, line 3; Madrid-Delicias Cercanías. The museum is in the historic station, separate from the current transport stations.