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Housed in one of Madrid's impressive Baroque-style buildings, the History Museum offers an overview of the arts, industries, lifestyles and customs of Madrileños from 1561, when Madrid became the capital of Spain, to the beginning of the 20th century. Built in 1673 and designed by Pedro de Ribera, the museum opened in 1929 as the city's municipal museum. As we step inside, the museum takes us on a chronological journey through the ages, from Madrid's humble beginnings to its emergence as a vibrant metropolis. The museum houses a collection of 60,000 objects linked to the city's history. Exhibits filled with artefacts, paintings, sculptures, porcelains, coins and photographs vividly illustrate this transformation. The Habsburg era comes to life as we explore the museum's exhibits, featuring the city's role as a capital during the reign of the Habsburg monarchs. It covers the 16th to 18th century and the first two centuries of Madrid as the Spanish capital. Exhibits dedicated to the 20th and 21st centuries reveal the city's role on the global stage and its vibrant contemporary culture.