InternationalNewcomersClub of Madrid
Museum Forum
Museo LÁZARO GALDIANO
Private Guided Tour in English
Step into history and discover a true gem: a Neo-Renaissance palace built in 1903 as the residence of Lázaro Galdiano and his wife, Paula Florido.
Today, the palace houses the remarkable art collection of José Lázaro Galdiano, a passionate collector and philanthropist, who assembled one of the largest and most significant private art collections in Spain.
The collection contains over 12'600 pieces, ranging from the Middle Ages to Romanticism. Visitors can admire an extraordinary variety of works, including paintings, furniture, jewellery, and decorative arts.
José Lázaro Galdiano (Navarra, 1862 - 1947) was a Spanish financier, journalist, publisher and art collector. By the time of his death, he owned one of the most important art collections in the country and was described in 1940 as one of Spain's greatest patrons of culture.
Our visit will begin with the history of the palace and the lives of José Lázaro Galdiano and his wife, Paula Florido - the creators of this extraordinary art collection.
After José’s death, the palace and its contents were donated to the Spanish state, giving rise to the foundation and museum we visit today.
Our private guided tour will last approximately 1.5 hours, with English translation provided by our INC volunteer member.
* Price: €5 per person (special INC price)
* Ticket purchase: Please purchase your ticket upon arrival and ask for the “Ticket for INC Guided Tour”
** Please meet us with your ticket, Tour starts at 11:00, punctually
* Meeting point: Please see the exact location in eNews, registration page with logged in, or in the confirmation email upon you RSVP.
We look forward to seeing you and sharing this special cultural experience with you!
Please RSVP online to save your place by Monday 23 February
Cancellations :Cancellation after registration: If you are unable to attend after registering, please cancel online or in the app so we may offer your reservation to another member. We politely ask for 48 hours notice but understand this may not always be possible.
✉️ For any question, please email: activities@incmadrid.org
Board Meeting
Location: TBD
Social Time/Coffee: 10:30
Board Meeting: 11:00-13:00
Celebrating the Spirit of Service: Our First Volunteer Call from 1989
Area 1 Coffee Morning
When: Wednesday, March 4th , 11:00 – 13:00 Where: Area 1
Join us for a cozy morning of coffee, conversation, and catching up with friends.
Please bring along something sweet or savory to share.
The exact location will be emailed upon registration.
For any questions, please contact: area1@incmadrid.org
When: Thursday, March 5th
11:00 - 13:00 (note the time!)
Where: Barrio Hortaleza, 28043
Spring is upon us! Join us in leafy Hortaleza for some bright and fresh conversations.
Member's whose first names begin with letters A-K: Please bring a small serving (for 1-2 ppl) of something sweet or savory.
If you need to cancel, please do so at least 48 hours in advance that way we can welcome another member in your place. We understand this is not always possible. To cancel on the INC website go to the Calendar, click on Event, click on 'Cancel'. Or, go to your Wild Apricot App, click on My Tickets at the bottom of the screen, then click on Cancel.
Any questions: please WhatsApp Danielle
Informal Spanish conversation over wine & tapas
Partners Welcome
Come and practice your Spanish with us in an informal setting. Ideal for those whose Spanish level is approximately A2-B1 and no previous attendance required. Area 2/3 Co-ordinator, Danielle and her partner, Chris, will be generously opening up their gorgeous home to welcome us at this event.
Time: 19:00 - 23:00
Address: Calle de Alcalá, 105, 6D 28009
Please bring a tapas dish and a bottle of wine per person (or whatever you like to drink).
Closest metro: Retiro or Principe de Vegara
Public parking available close by.
Area 4/5 Coffee Morning
When: Tuesday, 10 February
11:00–13:00
Where: Boadilla del Monte
(address will be emailed upon registration)
Come along for a cozy morning of coffee, conversation, and catching up.
Bring along something sweet or savoury to share —
seasonal treats always welcome!
For questions please email: area45@incmadrid.org
Join us on a special guided tour of the Museum of the Americas in Moncloa - an institution dedicated to the preservation, research, and dissemination of the heritage of the American continent and the peoples who have historically inhabited it. Their collections are extensive and diverse: pre-Hispanic archaeological objects, works of art from the viceregal period, and a large ethnographic display of American cultures from the 19th and 20th centuries.
The tour will be in Spanish first with one of the museum's volunteer guides, however one of our members will translate into English. It is expected to last around 1.5-2 hours.
If there are more than 20 of us, we will need to split into two groups, so please indicate if you are Spanish-speaker or not when you register (if we have enough, one of the tours will be in Spanish only).
After the tour, for those who would like, we will be going to lunch at a nearby restaurant.
The tour is provided free of charge, following payment of entry:
General admission = €3 per person - to be paid by each member at the museum.
People over 65 and those with disabilities are free.
Closest metro: Moncloa
To join the 2/3 Book Group please contact:
Danielle at area23@incmadrid.org
March Book: The Party by Tessa Hadley
When: Monday, April 13th
Time: 11:00 - 13:00 (note the time!)
Where: Barrio Salamanca, 28006
Easter is now behind us and we are barreling into the warmer months.
Member's whose first names begin with letters L-Z: Please bring a small serving (for 1-2 ppl) of something sweet or savory.
Any questions? Please WhatsApp Danielle
Book:
Elephant Company by Vicki Constantine Croke
