There are over 38 museums in Malaga. The city is slowly developing into a city of museums. And new ones are being added all the time. The historic centre of Malaga is now the city with the highest density of museums in Spain.
The Picasso Museum Málaga (Museo Picasso Málaga) is one of the city's most important museums and a must for art lovers. It is dedicated to Pablo Picasso, who was born in Málaga in 1881.
moreThe Centre Pompidou Málaga is a branch of the famous Centre Pompidou in Paris and one of the most modern art museums in Spain.
moreThe Russian Museum in Málaga (Colección del Museo Ruso de San Petersburgo) was a branch of the famous Russian Museum in St Petersburg.
moreThe Museo de Málaga is the largest museum in the city and combines two former museums: the Museum of Fine Arts and the Archaeological Museum.
morePicasso's birthplace, the Casa Natal de Picasso, is now a museum and is located in the centre of Málaga. Pablo Picasso was born here on 25 October 1881 and spent the early years of his life here.
Plaza de la Merced 15, Málaga – just a few minutes' walk from the Picasso Museum.
Opening hours: Daily, mostly from 9:30 - 20:00.
Admission: Approx. 3 - 4 €, there are often discounts or combined tickets with the Picasso Museum.
The Centre Pompidou Málaga is perfect for anyone who wants to experience modern art in an impressive setting by the sea. It was opened in 2015 and displays an impressive collection of modern and contemporary art.
Opening hours: 10:00 – 20:00 Closed on Tuesdays.
Admission: 9 € for the permanent exhibition, discounts for students and senior citizens.
Admission is free on Sundays from 16:00!
It was located in the former tobacco factory "La Tabacalera", a historic building from the 20th century. Unfortunately, the Russian Museum Málaga was closed in 2022, as the city of Málaga ended its collaboration with the State Russian Museum in St. Petersburg following the outbreak of war in Ukraine. However, the building is still used for temporary exhibitions.
Opening hours: because of the war, it is temporary closed because of the war, it is temporary closed
It has an impressive collection of Spanish art and important archaeological finds. The Museo de Málaga is a must for art and history lovers and offers a great overview of the city's cultural development.
Opening hours:
Tuesday - Saturday: 09:00 - 21:00
Sunday & public holidays: 09:00 - 15:00
Monday: Closed
Admission
Kostenlos für EU-Bürger
1,50 € für andere Besucher
The Thyssen Museum Málaga is perfect for art lovers who want to enjoy the beauty of Spanish painting, especially Andalusian artists, in an elegant historical setting.
Opening hours:
Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00 - 20:00
Monday: Closed
Admission:
General: approx. 10 €
Reduced: approx. 6 € for students and senior citizens
Sundays from 16:00: free admission
Picasso Museum Malaga (Calle
San Agustin, 8) over 155 works by the most important painter of the 20th century. Tue-Thu/Sun 10:00-20:00; Fri/Sat 10:00-21:00
Picasso Birthplace: (Plaza
Merced, 15) Seat of the Picasso Foundation. Documents from the life of Malaga's famous son can be viewed here
Centre Pompidou Malaga: Pasaje
Doctor Carrillo Casaux, s/n Muelle Uno, Puerto de Málaga; Mo,Mi-So 09:30-20:00
Russian Museum Saint Petersburg: (Avenida Sor Teresa Prat 15
29003 Málaga), Works of art from the famous museum in Russia; Tue-Sun: 09:30-20:00
Museum of Fine Arts: (Calle San Agustin, 6) The museum is located in a beautiful palace building (Palacio de los Condes de Buena
Vista) and exhibits works by Murillo, Zurbarán and Alonso Cano, among others.
Interpretations Centre of the RomanTheaters: (C/ Alcazabilla, s/n 29015 Málaga),
Museum of Folk Art: (Museo
de Arte y Costumbres Populares; Pasillo de Santa Isabel, 10) is located in the centre of Malaga in a building from the 17th century. The ethnographic museum shows everyday life. Open from 10:00-13:00/16:00-19:00. Closed on Saturday afternoons and Sundays.
Diocesan Museum: {(Plaza del Obispo, 1) Important works of religious art, including those by Niño de Guevara and Pietro Vannuci.
Museum of Contemporary Art:{Calle
Alemania) in the former wholesale market; was extensively remodelled. Free admission, open from 10:00-22:00; closed on Mondays.
Interactive music museum (MIMMA): (Plaza
de la Marina) The museum is located next to/in the multi-storey car park directly at the entrance to the main shopping street Calle Larius; it houses over 300 musical instruments. Free entry
Automobil museum (Avenida
Sor Teresa Prat 15) Newly opened museum in the old tobacco factory with an impressive collection of 90 historic cars; open from 10:00 to 19:00, closed on Mondays
Museum Carmen Thyssen: (Plaza
Carmen Thyssen (Calle Compania 10); One of the new "High Ligths" in the museum landscape of Malaga in the historic centre of Malaga with paintings of the European classics from the 13th century to the 19th century. A branch of the famous Madrid museum. Open from 10:00 to 20:00, closed on Mondays
Cathedrals museum (Calle Molina Lario 9); Collection of sculptures, paintings and manuscripts; 10:00 - 18:45; closed on Sundays
Museo Revello de Toro (Calle
Afligidos 5); a museum opened in 2010 by the Malaga-born artist. Opening hours depend on the season
Interactive science museum (Avda.
Luis Bunuel 6); Over 70 interactive experiments for pupils in the fields of mechanics, optics and electrostatics; 17:00 - 20:00
Museum of the Football Club of Malaga: (Paseo
Martiricos); Mo-Mitt: 10:00-14:00 Uhr, Mo-Sa: 10:00-19:00 Uhr
Air traffic museum: (Plaza Pierre Georges Latécoère); Located at the airport, it shows old aeroplanes, models and airports; Mon-Sat: 10:00 - 14:00; Wed: 17:00-20:00
Flamenco museum Juan Breva: (Calle
Ramon Franquelo 4); Free admission; open from 10:00 to 14:00, closed on Mondays
Malaga Museum:: (Avenida
de Europa 49), The Customs House is currently being renovated.
Museum of Holy Week (Semana Santa): (Calle
Muro de San Julián 2); Mo-Fri: 10:00-14:00; 16:00-18:00 Uhr; Sa: 10:00-15:00 Uhr
Municipality museum: (Paseo
Reding 1); opened in 1999, the museum displays works of art owned by the city of Malaga and temporary exhibitions; open daily 10:00-15:00 and 17:00-21:00
Glass and crystal museum: (Plazuela
Santísimo Cristo de la Sangre 2), one of the most popular museums in Malaga after the Picasso and Thyssen museums, open from 10:00 to 19:00, closed on Mondays
Wine museum (Plaza de los Viñeros 1); everything about the wines and the long wine tradition, Mon:-Fri: 12:00-14:30 and 16:30 -19:30
Bullfighting museum (Paseo
Reding 8, in der Stierkampfarena);Torero suits, photographs of bullfighting, and much more; 10:00-13:00 and 17:00-20:00
Museum Jorge Rando: (Calle Cruz
del Molinillo 12, 29013 Málaga), Paintings from Malaga
Abadía de Santa Ana: Cistercian Abbey Santa Ana: Calle Cister, 13, 29015
Archaeological exhibition in the Alcazaba: (Calle Alcazabilla 2, 29012 Málaga)
Gibralfaro Castle Information Centre: (Camino
de Gibralfaro, 11, 29016 Málaga)
Ecomuseum Lagar de Torrijos: (Diseminado Casa Forestal Torrijos, 1. Carretera del Colmenar (Parque Natural de los Montes de Málaga) 29193 Málaga)
Museum of the Brotherhood "Archicofradía de la Esperanza"Museo de la Cofradía de Estudiantes; (Calle San Jacinto 3, 29007 Málaga)
Museo del Santo Sepulcro Museum und Basilika der Santa Mariadela Victoria: (Plaza
Santuario, s/n 29012 Málaga):
LORING-MUSEUM MA-431, 3, Cdad. Jardín, 29014 Málaga
Museum of the Brotherhood„Cofradía de la Expiración“: (Plaza Enrique Navarro 1, 29002 Málaga)
Gerald Brenan House (Calle Torremolinos, 56, del distrito malagueño de Churriana, 29140 Churriana.
Málaga)
Archaeological deposits La Araña (C/ Escritor Aguirre, s/n Barriada de la Araña, 29017 Málaga), only with advance booking
Holy Week Museum of Málaga:
(Calle Muro de san Julián 2, 29008 Málaga)
