Event
Free visits to the Museo del Patrimonio Natural del Palacio de Riofrío
A museum has opened at the Palacio de Riofrío that tells the story of how the royal hunting grounds became a space for nature conservation. You can visit for free until the end of the year.
About this event
At the Palacio Real de Riofrío, just over an hour’s drive from Madrid, the Museo del Patrimonio Natural has opened its doors. Its story begins in the forests, where monarchs once went hunting, and continues without weapons: today, these lands are preserved for the benefit of animals and their habitats. The museum can be visited for free until 31 December.
The galleries feature 28 dioramas with animals from the Iberian Peninsula, alongside paintings, sculptures, and interactive materials. The exhibition traces the evolution of the study of wildlife, from cabinets of curiosities to scientific museums. Visitors can also learn why royal hunting was a symbol of power and which professionals managed the forests and wildlife.
The new museum can be visited separately from the palace. From 2027, entry to the museum will be included in the general palace ticket, although it will still be possible to buy a ticket just for the museum.