Museums & galleries
There is something for everyone in the ‘museum city’, from contemporary and classic art to flamenco and bullfighting.
Check out the best art galleries and exhibition spaces in Malaga
Centre Pompidou Málaga
Centre Pompidou Málaga stands as the jewel in the crown of Malaga’s thriving cultural scene. This contemporary art museum represents the first international outpost of the renowned Paris-based Centre national d’art et de culture Georges-Pompidou (the Georges Pompidou National Centre for Art and Culture), marking its first location outside France. The gallery opened its doors to the public in March […]
MuCAC Málaga
At the foot of the Alcazaba, Málaga’s historic 11th-century fortress built by the Hammudid dynasty, stands a museum space that has entered a new era. The former Municipal Heritage Museum (MUPAM) has now merged with the Centro de Arte Contemporáneo (CAC Málaga) to create MuCAC Málaga (Museo y Centro de Arte Contemporáneo de Málaga), a flagship institution with two venues: […]
Museum Jorge Rando
Tucked away in the historic El Molinillo district, the Museum Jorge Rando comes as a delightful surprise for visitors exploring Malaga’s cultural treasures. This remarkable institution holds the distinction of being Spain’s first and only expressionist museum, dedicated to the work of Jorge Rando, a Malaga-born artist who has become one of neo-expressionism’s most celebrated international figures. Rando, born in […]
Museo Picasso Málaga
The Picasso Museum in Malaga is one of the city’s most visited cultural attractions. Dedicated to the life and work of Pablo Picasso, Malaga’s most famous son, the museum is located in the narrow streets of the former Jewish quarter, inside the 16th-century Buenavista Palace (Palacio de los Condes de Buenavista). The museum was created in response to Picasso’s own […]
OXO Museo del Videojuego (Videogame museum)
Are you Team Nintendo or Team PlayStation? Whichever side you’re on, the OXO Museo del Videojuego in the heart of Malaga promises an experience that will delight all video game enthusiasts. Situated in Plaza del Siglo, just a two-minute walk from Malaga Cathedral, OXO offers an extensive collection of gaming consoles and exhibitions dedicated to classic games – a real […]
La Malagueta bullring
La Malagueta bullring may be one of the most emblematic buildings in Malaga, but it’s not actually all that old. It was officially opened to the public on 11 June 1876 with a fight involving the legendary Rafael Molina “Lagartijo”. The building itself was designed in neo-Mudéjar style by Joaquín Rucoba – the man also responsible for the Mercado Central […]
Museo del Vino (Wine Museum)
Located just off Calle Carretería, the Museo del Vino offers visitors a comprehensive look into the region’s esteemed wine heritage. Since its opening in 2008 within the historic Palacio de Biedmas, the museum has attracted a steady stream of wine enthusiasts and history buffs alike. It offers a behind-the-scenes look at the winemaking process, from grape cultivation to bottling. Through […]
MIMMA (Malaga Interactive Music Museum)
Housed within the 18th-century Palacio del Conde Navas, the Museo Interactivo de la Música de Málaga (MIMMA) is a must-visit destination for music enthusiasts and curious minds alike, offering visitors the chance to explore both musical history and architectural heritage. Located in the historic centre of Malaga, this museum boasts one of Europe’s most comprehensive private collections of musical instruments, […]
Museo de Artes y Costumbres Populares
Whoever wants to gain a better understanding of the customs and traditions of Malaga province and the Andalucía region has to visit the Museo de Artes y Costumbres Populares (Museum of Arts and Popular Customs). The museum occupies the old Mesón de la Victoria, a 17th-century former inn on the bank of the Guadalmedina river, which has been classified as […]
Museo de Málaga / Museum of Malaga
As if we didn’t have enough in the ‘Museum City’, we’ve been gifted one more. Located in the Malaga port’s old customs house (La Aduana), a stone’s throw from the cathedral, is the Museo de Málaga. The Museum of Malaga boasts 18,000 square metres of exhibition space – more than the CAC, the Thyssen and the Picasso museum combined – […]
Museo Automovilístico de Málaga (Car Museum)
It’s difficult to find anything like the Museo Automovilístico de Málaga. This extraordinary private collection, across 6,000 square metres of exhibition space, boasts almost a hundred beautifully restored and exclusive vehicles (some of which date back to the 19th century), upholstered in ostrich and mink fur, or precious woods, with accessories such as ivory and silver handles. The wide range […]
Colección del Museo Ruso (Russian Museum)
In 2015, the Colección del Museo Ruso, a branch of the Russian State Museum of Saint Petersburg, chose Malaga as a destination to increase its already significant global footprint – and it’s not hard to see why. The “Russian museum” has welcomed over 40 exhibitions with works from some of biggest names in Russian art, including Vassily Kandinsky, Kazimir Malevich, […]
Museo Carmen Thyssen Málaga
The Museo Carmen Thyssen Málaga is one of Malaga’s main attractions in terms of visitor numbers. Opened in 2011, it brings together one of the most important collections of Spanish and Andalusian painting from the early 19th century to the early modern period in the 20th century, encompassing some of the main movements in Spanish art during this period, such […]
Colección del Vidrio y Cristal de Málaga (Glass Museum)
The Colección del Vidrio y Cristal de Málaga is certainly one of Malaga’s biggest hidden treasures. The “Malaga Glass Museum” is a private collection of more than 3,000 pieces of glass that pays tribute to artisanal techniques of the past, many of them sadly lost nowadays. Located in an 18th-century townhouse The Colección del Vidrio y Cristal de Málaga is […]
Revello de Toro Museum
In what was once the home of sculptor Pedro de Mena is now the Museo Revello de Toro, a museum dedicated to the great Malaga-born portrait painter and figurative artist. The museum is housed in a 17th-century residential building – one of the very few buildings from the century that remain in the city – located between the Cathedral and […]
Teatro Romano de Málaga (Roman Theatre)
Located at the foot of the Alcazaba on the ornate Calle Alcazabilla, are the remains of Malaga’s Roman Theatre (teatro romano). Dating from the early years of the Roman Empire, like Ancient Greek theatres its design makes use of the hillside for the tiered seating. A large part of the seating remains, as does the orchestra area, decorated with large […]
Museo de la Imaginación (Imagination Museum)
The Museo de la Imaginación is a place where everyone gets the chance to feel like a child again. Tucked away in the Soho neighbourhood is this unconventional museum that combines science and education with entertainment and in which you can plunge headfirst into the world of illusions. Don’t forget to bring a camera with you because there are plenty […]
La Térmica
La Térmica describes itself as “a centre for contemporary cultural creation and production”. This means that it accommodates all forms of artistic expression, from the performing arts to fashion, cinema, plastic arts, music, design, architecture, urban planning, landscaping and thought. As it is managed by the Diputación provincial government, La Térmica also offers a programme of residencies, workshops, training and […]
Fundación Pablo Ruiz Picasso / Museo Casa Natal
You don’t have to walk far from the Picasso Museum to find Plaza de la Merced, a romantic square in which, at the end of the row of houses on the north side you can find number 15, where the man himself, Pablo Ruiz y Picasso, was born in 1881. Nowadays, Plaza de la Merced houses both the headquarters of […]