Casita-Museo de Ratón Pérez
Small house museum in central Madrid dedicated to the Ratón Pérez, with a guided visit of about 45 minutes aimed at children.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The Ratón Pérez is a character from Spanish folklore, the mouse who visits children when they lose a tooth. His story comes from a work by Father Luis Coloma, who wrote it at the end of the 19th century for the then child king Alfonso XIII. In that story the mouse lives at 8 Calle del Arenal, in central Madrid, and the little house museum is located there today.
The guided visit goes round the mouse’s official home and tells his story and secrets. Among the features of the route are the biscuit box where he lives with his wife and children, the study where he reads children’s letters and the letter box for writing to him. It is a very small space, like its owner, with a tone of fantasy and tradition, and it lasts between 40 and 45 minutes.
In addition to the visit, the museum offers a standalone virtual reality experience, “El viaje de Pérez VR 360º”, and each school year it welcomes schools and camps from the Community of Madrid and its surroundings.
Highlights
- Guided visit of the official home of the Ratón Pérez
- Biscuit box where the mouse lives with his family
- Study with the letter box for writing to him
- Virtual reality experience “El viaje de Pérez VR 360º”
- School and camp visits
Permanent exhibition
- La casita del Ratón Pérez – Guided visit of the mouse’s supposed home, with the biscuit box where his family lives, his study for reading children’s letters and the children’s letter box.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €7 |
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| Children & teens | €7free up to age 1 · Children pay from their second birthday. |
| Visitors with disabilities | €3.50Reduced ticket for disability. |
| “El viaje de Pérez VR 360º” experience | €4Standalone virtual reality experience, separate from the museum visit. |
It is advisable to buy tickets in advance, at the ticket office or via WhatsApp (+34 634 742 768); in high season this is highly recommended. Tickets cannot be reserved by email.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: not available
- 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
Access is by stairs and, for now, the building has no lift.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 1 |
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- Family tours & workshops
A museum designed for children, with a guided visit and stories; schools and camps visit each school year.
Getting there & parking
It is on Calle del Arenal, near Puerta del Sol.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 45 min |
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| Good to know | The visit is guided and lasts between 40 and 45 minutes. School and camp visits are welcome. |
