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Because it’s not all about work meetings, we have prepared some additional activities with the aim of helping the Una Europa community get to know our campus and some of the most iconic museums of the city of Madrid. To organise these activities, we have relied on the invaluable collaboration of our Vice-Rectorate for Culture, Sports and University Outreach, as well as the Complutense Foundation, and we will be supported by a large group of student volunteers. Thank you all!
Reserve your spot for any of these activities by following the link below. We recommend a maximum of two activities per delegate. Please bear in mind that places for the Cultural Programme events and activities will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis until capacity is reached.
Green Route through Ciudad Universitaria and visit to the Royal Botanical Garden Alfonso XIII
Complutense is the only Spanish university ranked in the TOP 50 of the world’s greenest universities (GreenMetric University Ranking, 2024). With more than 18,000 trees from 152 different species, the campus is a true urban forest that provides valuable ecosystem services while offering students and visitors a peaceful place to connect with nature. Enjoy a stroll in the heart of our university Moncloa campus, starting at the Complutense Botanical Garden, a peaceful green space dedicated to education, outreach, conservation, and research.
Take a walk trough our green corridors, enjoy the shade of centuries-old trees and the beauty of diverse plant life, and experience first-hand why Complutense is recognized as one of the world’s most sustainable universities.
Guided visits for Una Europa delegates will take place on:
Wednesday 22 October, 9:30 - 10:30.
Thursday 23 October, 9:30 - 10:30.
Meeting point: main entrance of the Botanical Garden. Avenida Complutense s/n. Google Map
Visit to the UCM Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology of America
The Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology (Museo de Arqueología y Etnología de América) is housed in the Faculty of Geography and History (Building B, basement). It features rich collections of archaeological, ethnographic, folk art, osteological, malacological and environmental materials from a variety of American cultures — both past and present.
Founded in the 1960s originally for educational use by the Department of American History, the museum has grown through archaeological missions, research projects, and generous donations. It currently preserves between 1,000 and 1,500 objects, including significant projects such as Chinchero (Peru), Incapirca, Esmeraldas, and Manabí Central.
Guided visits for Una Europa delegates will take place on:
Wednesday 22 October, 9:30 - 10:30.
Thursday 23 October, 9:30 - 10:30
Meeting point: Faculty of Geography and History main entrance. Profesor Aranguren s/n. Google Map
Visit to the Museum of Hispanic Pharmacy (UCM)
Inaugurated in 1951, UCM's Museum of Hispanic Pharmacy houses one of the most comprehensive collections related to pharmaceutical practice, teaching, and the history of medicine in Spain. Its displays include centuries-old ceramic jars, mortars, and hand-painted wooden boxes once used to prepare, preserve, and dispense medicines. Visitors can also explore five historical pharmacies rescued and reassembled within the museum (such as the baroque pharmacy of the Hospital of San Juan Bautista in Astorga, a neo-Gothic 19th-century pharmacy from Madrid, and the historic apothecaries of Sangarcía and Valladolid), along with three recreated settings: an alchemist’s laboratory, an Arab apothecary, and the pharmacy of the Hospital of San Juan de las Afueras in Toledo.
Guided visits for Una Europa delegates will take place on:
Wednesday 22 October, 9:30 - 11:00.
Thursday 23 October, 9:30 - 11:00.
Meeting point: Faculty of Pharmacy UCM. Ramón y Cajal Square s/n (main entrance). Google map
Guided Visit to the UCM Historical Library
Established in 2001, the Complutense Historical Library Marqués de Valdecilla centralizes and preserves collections of manuscripts and all printed works deposited in the different faculties and schools of the Complutense University that were published before 1800. It is worth noting that it is located in a central area of the city, on Noviciado Street, which also houses the Complutense Paraninfo, undergoing renovation during the dates of our General Assembly. The library
It is the second-largest library in Madrid in terms of pre-19th-century books, after the National Library, and is undoubtedly among the five most important libraries in Spain. Its bibliographic collection includes around 6,000 manuscripts, 741 incunabula, and nearly 100,000 printed works from the 16th to 18th centuries.
Guided visits for Una Europa delegates will take place on:
Wednesday 22 October, 9:00 - 10:30.
Thursday 23 October, 9:00 - 10:30.
Meeting point: Noviciado, 3 (main entrance, grey door). Google map
Guided Visit to the Costume Museum
The Museum of Costume - Ethnologic Heritage Research Center (Museo del Traje - CIPA), part of Spain’s Ministry of Culture, is located in UCM's Ciudad Universitaria Campus and is truly unique in its field. Its collections include historical clothing from the 16th to 19th centuries, as well as an impressive array of 20th-century fashion, featuring pieces by Mariano Fortuny, the legendary Balenciaga, Manuel Pertegaz, Elio Berhanyer, Paco Rabanne, and a selection of Spain’s most prominent contemporary designers. Among the museum’s treasures are also some of the dresses worn by Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, all designed by Hubert de Givenchy.
In addition, the museum preserves significant collections of traditional folk costumes, as well as jewelry and fashion accessories.
Guided visits for Una Europa delegates will take place on:
Wednesday 22 October, 17:00 - 19:00.
Thursday 23 October, 10:00 - 11:00.
Meeting point: Av. Juan de Herrera, 2 (main entrance). Google map
Guided Visit: Museum of the Americas
Given the thematic focus of this assembly and the fact that it is located very close to the UCM campus, a guided visit to the Museo de América could not be missing here.
Under the Ministry of Culture, the Museum of the Americas in Madrid is an institution dedicated to the preservation, research, and dissemination of the heritage of the American continent and the peoples who have historically inhabited it. Its collections are broad and diverse, including pre-Hispanic archaeological objects, works of art from the colonial period, and a large ethnographic display of American cultures from the 19th and 20th centuries.
Its collections include over 25,000 objects, spanning pre‑Columbian artefacts, colonial-era art, and ethnographic treasures, making it one of the most comprehensive of its kind in Europe.
A guided visit for Una Europa delegates will take place on:
Thursday 23 October, 10:00 - 11:00.
Meeting point: Museum of the Americas, Av. Reyes Católicos, 6 (main entrance). Google map
Guided Visit: Royal Collections Gallery
Madrid’s Royal Collections Gallery is one of the city’s newest cultural landmarks, offering a unique perspective on Spain’s history through the eyes of its monarchs. Located next to the Royal Palace, the gallery showcases masterpieces that were once part of the royal collections: paintings, tapestries, sculptures, decorative arts, and even historic carriages and arms. Highlights include works by Caravaggio, Velázquez, and Habsburg and Bourbon treasures that reflect centuries of patronage and taste.
Designed with striking modern architecture, the museum not only complements the historic Royal Palace but also provides a fresh and immersive experience for visitors. A guided tour reveals how art and power shaped Spain’s identity, making the Royal Collections Gallery a must-see destination for understanding the cultural richness of Madrid.
A guided visit for Una Europa delegates will take place on:
Wednesday 22 October, 17:00 - 19:00.
Meeting point: Plaza de la Armería (viewpoint, between the Royal Palace and Almudena Cathedral). Google map
Guided Visit: El Prado Museum
The Prado Museum is Spain’s most renowned art gallery and one of the world’s great cultural treasures. Its extraordinary collection spans from the 12th to the early 20th century, with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Bosch, Titian, Rubens, and many others. A guided visit allows you to discover the highlights of the collection, from Velázquez’s Las Meninas to Goya’s The Third of May 1808, exploring how art and history intertwine.
Walking through its galleries, visitors can also admire the depth of Spanish painting alongside works from the Italian and Flemish schools. More than just a museum, the Prado is a journey into Europe’s artistic and cultural heritage, making every visit an unforgettable experience.
Guided visits for Una Europa delegates will take place on:
Wednesday 22 October, 17:00 - 19:00.
Thursday 23 October, 14:30 - 16:30.
Meeting point: Paseo del Prado, s/n, Statue of Velazquez (main entrance). Google map
Visit to the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza is part of Madrid’s renowned “Golden Triangle of Art”, complementing the Prado and Reina Sofía museums with its encyclopaedic collection spanning the 13th to the late 20th century.
Housed in the historic Villahermosa Palace, it displays works including Italian primitives, Dutch and Flemish Baroque, German Expressionism, Impressionist and Post‑Impressionist masterpieces.
Guided visits for Una Europa delegates will take place on:
Wednesday 22 October, 17:00 - 18:30.
Thursday 23 October, 15:00 - 16:30.
Meeting Point: Museum's main entrance (Paseo del Prado, 8). Google map
Visit to Caixaforum
Cultural Center
CaixaForum Madrid, located on Paseo del Prado, is a cultural landmark housed in a former power station redesigned by Herzog & de Meuron. Its iconic vertical garden by Patrick Blanc, with more than 15,000 plants, makes it one of the city’s most photographed spots.
Inside, CaixaForum offers a diverse programme of exhibitions, concerts, talks, and workshops. From contemporary art to science and history displays, it has become one of Madrid’s most dynamic cultural spaces for all audiences. At this moment, the temporary exhibition Out of Focus. Another Vision of Art stands out, showcases how the technique of blurriness, from Monet’s Water Lilies to contemporary works, has shaped new ways of seeing and experiencing art.
A guided visit for Una Europa delegates will take place on:
Thursday 23 October, 15:00 - 16:30.
Meeting Point: Caixafoum (main entrance, at the foot of the vertical garden) (Paseo del Prado, 36). Google map
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