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Fundación Juan March

Step into the heart of Madrid’s cultural scene at the Fundación Juan March, a place where art, music, and ideas come alive. Founded in 1955 by financier Juan March Ordinas, this remarkable institution truly blossomed in 1975 when its striking modern headquarters opened its doors, transforming from a grant-giving foundation into a vibrant cultural hub. Designed by renowned architect José Luis Picardo, the building itself is a work of art, blending elegant spaces with lush gardens—a perfect setting for discovery. What makes the Fundación Juan March special? It’s a place where families and curious travelers can explore world-class exhibitions, enjoy captivating concerts, and attend fascinating talks—all free and open to everyone. Whether you’re marveling at modern and contemporary art, listening to live chamber music, or diving into the rich collections of its unique libraries, there’s always something to spark your imagination. The foundation has long championed Spanish and international creativity, making it a pioneer in bringing groundbreaking artists and thinkers to Spain. Come for the culture, stay for the inspiration—this is a Madrid experience that invites you to learn, listen, and be amazed.

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Right now, someone's stumbling onto the hidden courtyard library here while thinking they're just passing through a Salamanca gallery. Architect José Luis Picardo finished this building on Castelló in 1975, creating what became Madrid's strangest cultural operation: completely free entry to 150 annual concerts and exhibitions. The financier Juan March founded this in 1955, waited two decades, then gave it an 18,000-square-meter home with 1,700 square meters of sculpted gardens wrapping around everything. Inside sit two completely separate library systems—one for researchers diving into Spanish theatre and music archives, another tucked in the courtyard with a thousand free books running on pure trust. The real secret nobody tells you: a working research foundation that designed its entire building around the radical idea of making culture completely admission-free, which means the usual barriers tourists expect just don't exist here at all.

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  • :La Fundación Juan March fue pionera en España al organizar exposiciones de arte moderno y contemporáneo internacional, siendo la primera institución en el país en presentar grandes muestras de artistas como Picasso, Miró y Tàpies, lo que marcó un antes y un después en la escena cultural española.
  • El edificio sede de la Fundación, diseñado por el arquitecto José Luis Picardo e inaugurado en 1975, alberga un jardín de 1700 metros cuadrados con una cuidada selección de esculturas contemporáneas, convirtiéndose en un museo al aire libre donde el arte y la naturaleza se entrelazan.
  • La Fundación posee la mayor colección bibliográfica de ilusionismo y prestidigitación en España, donada en 1988 por el mago José Puchol de Montís, un tesoro oculto que incluye libros raros y objetos mágicos, ideal para sorprender a niños y adultos.
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