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Espacio Fundación Telefónica

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Why go

  • A cultural center inside one of Europe’s first skyscrapers.
  • Free admission to the center and its exhibitions.

Opening hours

Today10:00 – 20:00Show all
MondayClosed
Tuesday10:00 – 20:00
Wednesday10:00 – 20:00
Thursday10:00 – 20:00
Friday10:00 – 20:00
Saturday11:00 – 20:00
Sunday11:00 – 20:00

Don't miss

  • Exponencial. De analógicos a digitalesThe center’s permanent exhibitionSecond floor
  • Robert Frank & Los AmericanosTemporary exhibitionFourth floor
  • Revolución CuánticaTemporary exhibitionThird floor
  • Churrigueresque exterior ornamentationThe ornate exterior reflects Madrid Baroque architectureTelefónica Building, Gran Vía 28

Know before you go

  • Groups of more than 10 need a reservation to enter.
  • Cameras are allowed, but flash and tripods are prohibited.
  • Do not touch the artworks; keep a safe distance from them.
  • Handbags up to 40 × 30 × 10 cm are allowed when carried at the front of the body.
  • Backpacks and suitcases of any size are not allowed.

What's inside

  • The exhibition space occupies the side of the Telefónica Building.
  • The building also houses a telecommunications museum, an auditorium and a Telefónica store.

With kids

  • Children under 14 must remain with an adult throughout the visit.
  • Baby strollers are allowed inside.
  • Organized school visits are available for primary, secondary, vocational and arts students.

Tips for your visit

  • Use the visitor entrance at Calle Fuencarral 3, on the side of the Telefónica Building.
  • Download exhibition guides online before visiting; easy-read versions are available.
  • Bring an internet-connected mobile device to use exhibition audio guides.

Tours and audio guides

Individual guided visit
Spanish · about 50 minutes · free Advance booking required; meet at the exhibition entrance.
Exhibition audio guides
Spanish and English Access by QR code in the gallery or on the website; requires an internet-connected mobile device.
General tour
Introduces the exhibitions across all four floors and includes information about the building
Group exhibition visits
Available on request; group size depends on the exhibition

Interesting facts3

1/3
  1. 89 metres

    The building rises 89 metres and has 14 high-ceiling floors, a basement, a semibasement and a central tower.

    Telefónica Building - Wikipedia
  2. 1967

    Its clock glowed red from 1967 to 2013 and has been blue since 1 July 2013 to match Telefónica’s branding.

    Telefónica Building - Wikipedia
  3. 32 million

    Construction cost 32 million pesetas.

    Telefónica Building - Wikipedia

Shorts

History

The Telefónica Building was built as the headquarters of Compañía Telefónica Nacional de España.

  1. 1926–1929Construction began in 1926 and finished in March 1929. More than 1,000 workers built the building, designed by Ignacio de Cárdenas and collaborators from an earlier study by Lewis S. Weeks.
  2. October 1928King Alphonse XIII opened the Madrid–Washington phone line by speaking with President Calvin Coolidge.
  3. 1930The building officially opened on 1 January.
  4. Spanish Civil WarRepublican forces used the building to observe Francoist troop movements. Ernest Hemingway, John Dos Passos and Antoine de Saint-Exupéry filed reports from inside; its use as an observatory and foreign press office made it a bombing target.
  5. 2012Espacio Fundación Telefónica opened in the Telefónica Building.

Accessibility

  • Accessible entrances
  • Lift
  • Adapted toilets
  • Rest areas
  • Cane chair or wheelchair on request
  • Hearing loop

Sources: Telefónica Building - Wikipedia · Espacio Fundación Telefónica | Fundación Telefó… · Información práctica | Espacio Fundación Telefó… · Visitas comentadas a las exposiciones | Espacio… · Edificio Telefónica - Wikipedia · Edificio Telefónica - Wikipedia · Immeuble Telefónica - Wikipedia · checked 4 Oct 2026

Where
Camino Fuencarral 3 calle Fuencarral 3, Madrid

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Questions and answers

Can I explore Espacio Fundación Telefónica independently?

Yes, you can explore the exhibitions independently.

How long is an individual guided visit at Espacio Fundación Telefónica?

About 50 minutes.

Does a group reservation guarantee a guided visit at Espacio Fundación Telefónica?

Groups of more than 10 need an entry reservation. Guided group visits are requested separately; group size depends on the exhibition.

What are the September opening hours at Espacio Fundación Telefónica?

09:00–13:00.

Does Espacio Fundación Telefónica offer activities beyond exhibitions?

Its program includes educational activities and conferences.

Which metro station serves Espacio Fundación Telefónica?

Gran Vía, on lines 1 and 5; the station entrance reaches the building’s façade.

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