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Museum of Romanticism reopens and transforms Madrid's cultural agenda
The Museum of Romanticism reopens in Madrid after an urgent refurbishment. The exhibition Ecos de la moda romántica brings together pieces by Balenciaga, Sybilla and other major names. Free entry until 20 March.
The return of the Museo del Romanticismo marks a new meeting point for those seeking something different to do in Madrid. After weeks of closure following a technical inspection that required urgent work, the museum is reopening with an exhibition that connects past and present: ‘Echoes of Romantic Fashion’.
The exhibition, which occupies the rooms of the palace of the Marquis of Matallana, brings together more than 40 outfits on loan from the Fundació Antoni de Montpalau. Featured names include Cristóbal Balenciaga, Sybilla, Pedro Rodríguez, Manuel Pertegaz, Flora Villarreal, Elio Berhanyer, Jesús del Pozo, Teresa Helbig and David Delfín. Their designs enter into dialogue with the permanent collection and reinterpret Romantic fashion through a 21st-century lens.
Visitors can explore rooms where the silhouettes evoke hoop skirts, crinolines and floral prints, in an atmosphere recalling how the bourgeoisie and aristocracy dressed between 1830 and 1870. The contrast between the historical pieces and contemporary designs invites viewers to see fashion as a reflection of the city’s social and aesthetic evolution.
The route culminates in a room dedicated to Pedro Rodríguez, with a selection of outfits and 30 fashion drawings showing his connection with Romantic dress. The exhibition can be visited free of charge until 20 March, and will remain open until 7 June. Opening hours vary by month, with doors opening from 09:30 on Tuesdays to Saturdays and from 10:00 on Sundays and public holidays. After the free admission period, general admission will cost three euros, with discounts available at the ticket office.
The Museo del Romanticismo, right in the centre, is one of those spaces that allow visitors to understand Madrid’s history through its everyday details. Beyond its permanent collection, the building and its inner garden offer a respite from the bustle. With each new exhibition, the museum strengthens its role as a reference point for those seeking culture and calm without leaving the heart of the city.