New Madrid Museum showcases Spain's royal treasures

A new museum packed with hundreds of treasures collected by Spain's monarchs over the past five centuries is set to open in Madrid this month. Located just across from the Royal Palace, the Royal Collections Gallery, which will open on June 29, will showcase paintings, tapestries, furniture and elaborately decorated carriages.

Most of the 650 works that will go on display have not previously been accessible to the public. The Head of Spain's State Heritage Agency said the goal is to "show the diversity, richness and quality of what Spanish monarchs have collected over five centuries.”