El arte de guardar
Exhibition bringing together chests, caskets, trunks, coffers and historic cases from royal palaces, monasteries and convents, at the Galería de las Colecciones Reales in Madrid.
El arte de guardar at Galería de las Colecciones Reales (28013 Madrid), from 23 October 2026 to 21 February 2027.
Checked on 13 November 2026.
Overview
On now Until 21 Feb
Exhibition bringing together chests, caskets, trunks, coffers and historic cases from royal palaces, monasteries and convents, at the Galería de las Colecciones Reales in Madrid.
The exhibition El arte de guardar offers a tour of the containers the Crown used for centuries to protect its most precious possessions. It is organised by Patrimonio Nacional as part of its Colección Revelada programme and is built around pieces from various royal palaces, monasteries and convents.
The itinerary focuses on two strands. On the one hand, there are travelling cases, strongboxes and bespoke furniture, lined with fur, made from fine hardwoods and fitted with elaborate metalwork, designed to safeguard jewellery, tableware and everyday items during the court's journeys. On the other, caskets and reliquaries of remarkable artistic and material richness are displayed, intended to house relics in the great religious establishments linked to the monarchy.
The exhibition will interest those who wish to see at close quarters the work of cabinetmakers and goldsmiths, and to understand how the most valuable objects were protected against transfers, removals and theft.
Getting there
Galería de las Colecciones Reales
The Galería de las Colecciones Reales is a museum run by Patrimonio Nacional at Calle de Bailén, 8, in Madrid, beside the Royal Palace. It displays tapestries, carriages, paintings, sculpture and furniture gathered by the kings of Spain.
- Address
- de Bailén, 8, 28013 Madrid
Tickets & pricing
| Category | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Box office | from 7 € | fees shown at checkout |
Poster
Photo: Luis García, CC BY-SA 3.0 es via Wikimedia Commons
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Frequently asked questions
Where does the El arte de guardar exhibition take place?
The El arte de guardar exhibition takes place at Galería de las Colecciones Reales (28013 Madrid).
Until when can you see the El arte de guardar exhibition?
The El arte de guardar exhibition runs until 21 February 2027 at Galería de las Colecciones Reales. Opened on 23 October 2026.
How much are tickets for the El arte de guardar exhibition?
Tickets for the El arte de guardar exhibition start from €7 (excluding booking fees). Indicative price, to be confirmed with the ticket seller.
How do I get to Galería de las Colecciones Reales?
Galería de las Colecciones Reales is located at de Bailén, 8, 28013 Madrid. Public transport is recommended; full directions are on the venue page.
How do I book tickets for the El arte de guardar exhibition?
Tickets can be booked at the ticket seller, through a link from TicketPiazza: https://ticketpiazza.com/es/go/tickets?event=tour-el-arte-de-guardar.
What type of event is the El arte de guardar exhibition?
The El arte de guardar exhibition is classified as “Other exhibition” in the TicketPiazza listings.
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