Museo de Artes Decorativas
The Museo de Artes Decorativas was established by Royal Decree in 1912. The Museum is one of the oldest museums in the city. Following the example of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, it illustrates the evolution of industrial or "minor arts", including furniture, ceramics, glass, and textiles. The collections emphasize the 16th and 17th centuries in particular; its collection contains approximately 70.000 pieces.