Monuments and Museums
Málaga has lots of monuments due to its huge history, and around 40 museums that focus on many different themes. Here, you can find information about the most remarkable ones along with some other data like prices, schedules and directions in case you want to visit them.
Monuments
The Alcazaba Fortress
It is a fortification made between 1057 and 1063 when the Arabs ruled the city. It is both designed for defence and as a Palace. This means there exists a huge contrast inside it, with patios and gardens next to defensive towers and thick walls.
It is a beautiful place to visit, with magnificent views and since it is next to the Roman Theatre you can see both of them on the same day.
Visiting hours
You can visit the Alcazaba any day of the week.
- From April to October: 9:00 – 20:00
- From November to March: 9:00 – 18.00
Prices
The tickets are 3,50€, but if you have a student ID you may get a discount. On Sundays, you can go for free after 14:00.
You can also buy a ticket for both the Alcazaba and Gibralfaro Castle and pay 5,50€ to visit both of them.
Visiting the Alcazaba usually takes around an hour and a half, so plan according to that!
Website
We recommend you visit it, just in case any of this information has changed.
Address
Calle Alacazabilla, Málaga
Gibralfaro Castle
This castle was built during the XIV century to house the troops and protect the Alcazaba, that’s why it’s almost on top of it. It is really high, so the view is amazing, you can see all of Málaga from it.
Visiting hours
You can visit Gibralfaro any day of the week.
- From April to October: 9:00 – 20:00
- From November to March: 9:00 – 18.00
Prices
The tickets are 3,50€, but if you have a student ID you may get a discount. On Sundays, you can go for free after 14:00.
As mentioned before, you can buy a ticket for both the Alcazaba and Gibralfaro Castle and pay 5,50€ to visit both of them on the same day.
Website
We recommend you visit it, just in case any of this information has changed.
Address
Camino de Gibralfaro, Málaga
You can get on bus 35 from Paseo del Parque, which takes you up the hill it is on.
Málaga Cathedral
Here in Málaga the Cathedral is in the city centre, it is a great example of Spanish Religious architecture. Its building began around 1500, but it’s never been finished and is missing the south tower.
Visiting hours
You can visit the Cathedral any day of the week on the following schedule:
From April to June:
- Monday to Friday: 10:00 – 20:00
- Saturdays: 10:00 – 18:00
- Sundays: 14:00 – 18:30
From July to September:
- Monday to Friday: 10:00 – 21:00
- Saturdays: 10:00 – 18:30
- Sundays: 14:00 – 18:30
On October:
- Monday to Friday: 10:00 – 20:00
- Saturdays: 10:00 – 18:00
- Sundays: 14:00 – 18:30
From November to March:
- Monday to Saturday: 10:00 – 18:30
- Sundays: 14:00 – 18:30
Prices
Tickets are 6€, but if you have a student ID it will be only 3€. The price includes an audio guide explaining its history.
Websites
We recommend you visit it, just in case any of this information has changed.
Address
Calle Molina Lario, Málaga
Roman Theatre
As we’ve mentioned before, the Roman Theatre is near the Alcazaba and the Cathedral. It was built when Augustus was the Roman Emperor and, for a long time, it was buried under another building. It has an information centre next to it, so you can easily go there and learn about its past.
Visiting hours
You can visit the Roman Theatre between Tuesdays and Sundays since it closes on Mondays.
- Tuesday to Saturday: 10:00 – 18:00
- Sundays and holidays: 10:00 – 16:00
Prices
The tickets are free.
Website
We recommend you visit it, just in case any of this information has changed.
Address
Calle Alacazabilla, Málaga
Museums
Since there are 40 museums in Málaga, we’ll include the ones we think are the most interesting, but you can look up the other ones here.
Picasso Museum
Everyone knows who Picasso was, but not everyone knows he was born in Málaga. He loved the city so much he made the museum himself. In the museum, there are 233 of his paintings involving all of his artistic periods.
Visiting hours
The museum can be visited any day of the week on the following schedule:
- From September to October: 11:00 – 18:00
- From November to February: 11:00 – 17:00
- From March to June: 11:00 – 18:00
- From July to August: 11:00 – 19:00
Prices
The general admission ticket (it lets you see both the permanent and temporal collections) is 12€ (7€ with student discount). Tickets for the permanent collection are 8€ (6€ with student discount) and the ones for temporal collections are 6,5€ (4€ with student discount).
You can buy them in advance here.
Website
We recommend you visit it, just in case any of this information has changed, or in case you want to learn more about the museum.
Address
Calle San Agustín, 8, Málaga
Picasso’s Birthplace
This museum isn’t a big as the previous one, its main interest is the fact that Picasso was born in this house. It has 6 different rooms with exhibitions on them which tell us about Picasso’s life and family. Then there’s also an exhibition room that changes its content around two times a year.
Visiting hours
- Every day from 9:30 to 20:00.
The Museum and temporary exhibitions only close on January 1st and December 25th. On other holidays, opening times may change a little, so check the website before visiting!
Prices
- Admissions for students are 2€ for the birthplace museum and 2€ for the exhibition room. if you buy a combined ticket, it’ll be 2,50€.
- Entry is free on Sundays, on February 28th, May 18th, September 27th and October 25th.
Website
We recommend you visit it, just in case any of this information has changed, or in case you want to learn more about the museum.
Address
Plaza de la Merced, 15, Málaga
Málaga Museum
This museum combines the Fine Arts Museum and the Archeologic Museum. It is located in the Aduana Palace and has lots of pieces from excavations done by the University of Málaga. Its paintings vary from religious ones from the XVI and XVII centuries, painterly paintings from the XIX century, and more.
Visiting hours
- Tuesday to Saturday: 9:00 – 21:00
- Sundays and Holidays: 9:00 – 15:00
Prices
- Admission is free for citizens of the EU
- Admission tickets for other nationalities are 1,50€.
Website
We recommend you visit it, just in case any of this information has changed, or in case you want to learn more about the museum.
Address
Plaza de la Aduana, 1, Málaga
Centre Pompidou
This museum has art from the last two centuries, which are renewed periodically. The Pompidou Collection is one of the most important modern and contemporary art collections in the world, so it really is a unique opportunity.
Visiting hours
- Mondays and Wednesday to Sunday: 9:30 – 20:00
- Sundays and Holidays: 9:00 – 15:00
- Closed on Tuesdays
Prices
Tickets for students are 5,50€ if you buy the combined ticket (access to the temporary and permanent collections), or 4€ to access the collection and 2,50€ to access the temporary exhibition.
You can buy them here
Website
We recommend you visit it, just in case any of this information has changed, or in case you want to learn more about the museum.
Address
Pje Doctor Carrillo Casaux, muelle 1, Málaga
CAC Málaga (Contemporary Art Center)
This building houses expositions, conventions, conferences, workshops, and more dedicated to Contemporary Arts. Its permanent collection is evolving constantly, and it also has temporary concessions from private collectors.
Visiting hours
- Tuesday to Sunday: 9:00 – 21:30
- Closed on Mondays
Prices
Admission is free
Website
We recommend you visit it, just in case any of this information has changed, or in case you want to learn more about the museum.
Address
Calle Alemania, 2, Málaga
Russian Museum
This museum is the first of its kind in Western Europe. It has both year-long exhibitions and other temporary exhibitions, all of them showcasing Russian culture and artists.
Visiting hours
- Tuesday to Sunday: 9:30 – 20:00
- Closed on Mondays
Admission for students to both the annual and temporary exhibitions is 4€.
Admission for students to the annual exhibition is 3,50€.
Admission for students to the temporary exhibition is 2,50€
You can buy the tickets here
We recommend you visit it, just in case any of this information has changed, or in case you want to learn more about the museum.
Address
Avenida Sor Teresa Prat, 15, Málaga
Carmen Thyssen Museum
This museum is the biggest collection of Andalusian paintings from the XIX century in Spain. It is located in the Villalón Palace, in the city centre. Its permanent collection has around 230 paintings, divided into four parts: old masters, Romantic and Costumbric Landscape, Preciosity and Naturalism, and End of the Century.
Visiting hours
Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 – 20:00
It closes on Mondays
Admission for students is 6€.
Admission on Sundays from 17:00 is free.
We recommend you visit it, just in case any of this information has changed, or in case you want to learn more about the museum.
Address
Calle Compañía, 10, Málaga
Automobile and Fashion Museum
Next to the Russian Museum, this place is unique. It goes through the artistic evolution from the XIX century in both transport and fashion. It has both haute couture pieces and exclusive restored vehicles.
Visiting hours
Monday to Sunday: 10:00 – 19:00
It closes on Mondays
Admission for students is 5€.
You can buy the tickets in advance here
We recommend you visit it, just in case any of this information has changed, or in case you want to learn more about the museum.
Address
Avenida Sor Teresa Prat, 15, Málaga
MIMMA (Interactive Music Museum)
This museum is completely interactive, its motto is “please do touch”. There are multimedia, interactive and mechanic resources that allow the visitor to establish contact with the exhibition. It is a great way to get in touch with music
Visiting hours
From October 7th to June 24th:
Mondays 10:00 – 16:00
Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 – 19:00
From June 25th to October 6th:
Mondays 10:00 – 16:00
Tuesday to Sunday 10:30 – 19:30
Admission for students is 3€.
You can buy the tickets in advance here
We recommend you visit it, just in case any of this information has changed, or in case you want to learn more about the museum.
Address
Calle Beatas, 15, Málaga
Principia
Just like the MIMMA, Principia is an interactive museum where people are encouraged to experience as many things as possible. It is divided into three rooms: one where they make experiments, a planetary, and lastly a room with interactive exhibitions.
Visiting hours
From September 10th to June 23rd:
Monday to Friday: 9:15 – 15:00
Saturdays: 10:00 – 14:30
From June 24th to July 31st:
Monday to Saturday: 10:00 – 14:30
Principia closes on Sundays, holidays and August.
Tickets for students are 3€.
We recommend you visit it, just in case any of this information has changed, and to check for the scheduled experiments and planetary sessions.
Address
Avenida Luis Buñuel, 6, Málaga
Holy Week Museum
Every Easter Spain celebrates its Holy Week. It is a religious holiday in which the story of Jesus Christ’s death is told using what we call ‘procesiones’, where people carry carvings around the city. Even if you’re not religious, the carvings are usually antiques that are interesting to see. In this museum, you can learn about the Holy Week and see how some of the ornaments are made.
We recommend you visit it in case you want to learn more about the museum.
Address
Calle Muro de San Julián, 2, Málaga