Centro de Arte Dos de Mayo
Free museum of contemporary art of the Community of Madrid in Móstoles, with the CA2M Collection and the Fundación ARCO Collection.
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About the museum
Centro de Arte Dos de Mayo opened its doors in May 2008 in Móstoles. The building was erected on the site of a former traditional house, La Casona, and houses exhibition halls, an assembly hall, a media library, a specialised library, an open-air terrace and other workspaces, with a total area of about 5,900 square metres.
It is the contemporary art museum of the Community of Madrid and, according to its own definition, the only one in the region devoted exclusively to contemporary art. Its holdings consist of the Contemporary Art Collection of the Community of Madrid, now called the CA2M Museum Collection, with around 1,500 works, and the Fundación ARCO Collection, with around 300 works by more than two hundred artists.
Alongside its exhibitions, the museum runs a broad programme of activities, education, discussion and publications, and has become an important force in shaping the narratives of Spanish contemporary art. Its staff are employees of the Regional Department of Culture, Tourism and Sport of the Community of Madrid.
Highlights
- CA2M Museum Collection, with around 1,500 works
- Fundación ARCO Collection
- Free admission to the museum and all its activities
- Open-air terrace and library of contemporary art
- Education and activities programme for families
- Founded
- 2008
- Operated by
- Comunidad de Madrid
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Admission to the museum and all its activities is free.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The museum offers access for people with reduced mobility.
Kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
The museum runs family workshops and extracurricular activities for children aged 6 to 12.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Cercanías commuter train C-5, Móstoles station; Metro line 12, Móstoles Central station; buses L1, L2, 519, 520, 521, 525, 526 and 527.
From Móstoles station, the CA2M markings on the ground guide you to the museum. There is a public bicycle parking area in front of the building.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Coat check
- Wi-Fi
Free wifi throughout the museum. Free cloakroom for visitors, an open-air terrace and a specialised library on contemporary art (Tuesday to Friday, 16:00–21:00).
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Mediation tours of the exhibitions are offered, for example on Sundays at 12:30, as well as workshop visits for pupils in primary, secondary and upper secondary school. Visitor guidelines can be downloaded from the website. |
