To the Spanish city of Málaga it is known as «the city of museums» since it has many. It houses around 37 museums.
So, we could say that there are museums for all tastes: art, history, aeronautics, automobiles, glass, video games, wine… There is no excuse, then, not to visit some of them. Today, the best museums in Malaga.
Picasso Museum
Es one of the most popular museums in Malaga and is dedicated to Pablo Ruiz Picasso, local painter, sculptor, ceramist and founder of Cubism. The museum's collection houses more than 200 works, taking a look at his career.
There are also some temporary exhibitions and it even has a cute cafe to hang out in. This museum is close to the artist's house, the house where he was born in Plaza de la Merced, so you can always complete your visit by taking a stroll around the very pretty neighborhood.
Practical information:
- Opening hours: Open from September and October, from March to June, daily from 10 am to 7 pm. From November to February it is open from 10 am to 6 pm, and from July to August it is open from 10 am to 8 pm.
- Price: 12 euros to see the permanent collection. Temporary collections cost around 8 euros. You can buy a combined ticket for 12 euros.
- Location: Buenavista Palace, San Agustín Street, 8.
Carmen Thyssen Museum
The works in this museum belong to the Carmen Thyssen-Bornemisza private collection and include works from the 19th century, Andalusian and Spanish in general. There are works by Joaquin Sorolla, Romero de Torres or Aureliano de Beruete, For example.
The museum contains about 2600 works of Spanish art and it is a great treasure. It also often has temporary exhibitions.
Practical information:
- Schedule: open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 8 pm
- Price: 11 euros
- Location: Company Street, 10.
Pompidou Center
This is the first branch of the famous Parisian art gallery. It is close to the port, in a striking building known as the cube.
The colourful structure on the centre's roof is an icon of Malaga, but inside is where the entire collection is on display. Then there are temporary collections that change.
Practical information:
- Opening hours: Open from 9:30am to 8pm. Closed on Tuesdays.
- Price: 7 euros.
- Location: Doctor Carrillo Casauz Passage, s/n. Dock One. Port of Malaga.
Malaga Museum
It works in the Customs Palace and houses a large collection dedicated to history and archaeology with more than 17 thousand objects on display.
You will be able to learn about the history of Malaga and the different civilizations that passed through here (Phoenicians, Romans, Visigoths and Muslims), plus some paintings from the 19th and 20th centuries.
It is the largest museum in Andalusia and the fifth largest in Spain.
Practical information:
- Opening hours: Between September 16th and June 1th it is open Tuesday through Sunday from 5am to 9pm, and Sundays from 8am to 9pm.
- Price: 1,50 euros. Free for EU citizens.
- Location: Customs Square, s/n.
Wine Museum
Wine and Spain are one. Wine is part of Spanish culture and cuisine, and the climate and soil of Andalusia undoubtedly contribute to the production of good wines here.
It is in this museum that you can learn about the Grape and wine varieties, their production and manufacturing techniquesAnd of course, there are free tests at the end of the tour.
Practical information:
- Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 10am to 5pm, and Saturdays from 10am to 2pm.
- Price: 6 euros.
- Location: Customs Square, s/n.
Museum of the Automobile and Fashion
It is one of the most interesting museums in Malaga. On the one hand, if you like cars you have here more than 90 cars that tell the story of the evolution of cars throughout the XNUMXth century. From Roll Royce, through Aston Martin to Jaguar and Porsche.
And the best friends of expensive cars are expensive fashion brands: Prada, Chanel, Dior, BalmainThe museum is located in the old tobacco factory in Huelin, the same place where the Russian Museum is located.
Useful information
- Schedule: open Monday to Sunday from 10 am to 7 pm
- Price: 9,50 euros.
- Location: La Tabacalera Building, Sor Teresa Prat Avenue, 15.
Museum of Miniatures
The Carromato Museum of Miniatures in Mijas opened its doors for the first time in 1972, under the initiative of Juan Chosen Millan.
Millan was the owner of a Large collection of miniatures from over 50 countries: stuffed flies, a ballet dancer carved from a toothpick, Lincoln's picture frame on the head of a pin, and a long and curious etcetera.
It is a Great museum for the family and it is in an urban area, so it is easily accessible.
Useful information
- Location: Compass Avenue, 22. Mijas. Malaga.
Revello del Toro Museum
Revello del Toro was a famous painter who lived and worked in Malaga, used to make portraits. And Pedro de Mena made, for his part, religious images. The collection is in the house of the first artist, a historic residence from the 17th century.
The collection is composed of More than 100 paintings, sketches and drawings by Rabello de Toro, famous above all for his paintings of women. You cannot miss the Memorial Room where you can see a 10-minute video with the best of the artist's life.
Useful information
- Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 8 pm, Sundays are free. Closed on Mondays.
- Price: 4 euros. Audio guide, 2 euros.
- Location: Afflicted Street, 5.
Russian museum
This museum is the first European branch of the famous State Russian Museum. Contains, in its Malaga version, 100 pieces of art dating from between the XNUMXth and XNUMXth centuries.
Every year there is a different exhibition. The truth is, it is wonderful because In addition to paintings, there are also costumes.This museum is housed in an old 20th-century tobacco factory, which is impressive in its architecture.
Useful information
- Schedule: open Tuesday to Sunday from 9:30 am to 8 pm.
- Price: 8 euros. Admission is free on Sundays from 4 pm.
- Location: Tobacco factory building, Sor Teresa Prat Avenue, 15.
Glass museum
If you like glass objects, how glass is made or everything that has to do with it and its history, this museum is for you.
The collection has more than a thousand pieces and many of them are true ancient treasures, there are pieces of glass from the time of the Phoenicians!
Yes, can only be visited with a guide since it is a private collection. The visit lasts approximately one hour, in groups of no more than 10 people, and is taught in Spanish, English, French and Italian. It is worth it, and it also operates in an elegant 18th century mansion.
Practical information
- Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 11 am to 7 pm.
- Price: 7 Euros
- Location: Plaza of the Holy Christ of the Blood, north of Carretería Street.
So far, some of The best museums in MalagaThere are many others: Picasso's Birthplace, MUPAM, the Interactive Music Museum, the Museum of Flamenco Art, the Museum of Imagination, the Aeronautical Museum, the Museum of Provincial Art and Customs...