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Museo CarmenThyssen - Málaga

Map of Museums in Malaga

Whether you like wine, archaeology or cars; you’re interested in glass, contemporary art or 19th century painting, you’re sure to find at least one museum which will interest you in the city.

Most visitors to Malaga go to the Picasso museum and his house, as the painter is the most famous son of the city, but there’s a new art museum now which focuses on Andalucian art – the Museo Carmen Thyssen.

Other recent openings include the Wine Museum, where you can learn about Malaga’s own vintages, while two private collections offer the quirkiest experiences: the Automobile Museum, with an ingenious fashion section for non-car fans, and the Glass and Crystal Museum, which also features antique furniture and paintings, all arranged by period.

Contemporary art lovers mustn’t miss the CAC (Centro de Arte Contemporaneo), Andalucia’s foremost cutting-edge space. Heading back a few millennia, the archaeology museum has pieces from prehistoric through to Roman and Moorish times.

Museo Carmen Thyssen		Archaeology Museum
Carmen Thyssen-Bornemisza, one of the world's foremost art collectors, now has her own eponymous museum in Malaga, which opened in March 2011.more>		The museum contains exhibitions from the prehistoric, Phoenician, Roman and Moorish times, plus ceramics, glassware, coins and Alcazaba models. more>
Picasso Museum		Contemporary Art Museum
A short walk from the Cathedral on Calle San Augustín is the magnificent Buenavista Palace housing the Museo Picasso. more>		Located just behind the Alameda train station, this exciting modern art museum has a vast warehouse space of some 2,400 metres. more>
Gilbrafaro Interpretation Centre		Art and Popular Customs Museum
There is a modest military museum located within the Castle. more>		This attractive small museum is housed in the "Meson de la Victoria", a former 17th century inn, now attractively restored. more>
Palacio de la Aduana		Malaga Automobile Museum
This grand building due east of the Cathedral houses the works which were formerly in the Museo de Málaga. more>		One of several new museums in Malaga, this museum houses the private collection of Portuguese car fanatic Joao Magalhaes. more>
Museo del Vidrio y Cristal		Museo del Patrimonio Municipal
This new museum, which opened in 2009, has around 700 pieces of glass.more>		This museum, housed in a building at the bottom of the Coracha which was formerly used by the Guardia Civil, was opened in 2007. more>
Museo de Vino		Museo Revello de Toro
The museum, which was opened in 2008, takes you through the history of wine in Malaga province. more>		A new addition to the already impressive selection of museums in Malaga, opened in late 2010. more>
Museo Catedralico		Museo Tesoro de la Cofradía de la Expiración
Religious art, paintings, sculpture & manuscripts housed in the former Cathedral Chapter Room. more>		This museum houses objects and assets of the Brotherhood of Christ La Expiración. More>
Málaga Airport Museum		Malaga Interactive Museum of Music (MIMMA.)
Housed in Terminal 1 of Malaga Airport, this museum showcases objects related to aviation and airports from the 1920s to the present day.More>		Visitors are encouraged to participate in many musical-related activities. The museum also houses over 300 instruments from different periods and countries. More>
Museo Alborania - Malaga Marine Museum		Plaza de Toros "La Malagueta"
Located alongside the port in Malaga, the museum invites you to explore the history of Malaga's sea: from the coastal flora & fauna; to fishing & sailing. More>		Celebrates the history of Malaga's bullring and of the sport. The museum is dedicated to local famed bullfighter, Antonio Ordoñez. more>
Dolls' House Museum		Museum & Basilica of Santa María La Victoria
Located in an 18th century Baroque building, the museum houses over 50 handmade dolls' houses, dating from 1850 to 1970. More>		Explore the crypt, the side-chapel of Santa María and wander around the displays of historical items. More>
Flamenco Art Museum		Malaga Football Club Museum
Run by the Peña Juan Breva this museum showcases more than 5,000 pieces, including records, costumes and pieces of art related to Flamenco. More>		Located at La Rosaleda stadium, the museum invites you to visit exclusive areas of the grounds, explore the history of the club and relive the team's best moments. More>
Holy Week Museum		Museo de la Archicofradía de la Esperanza
Located in the former San Julián Hospital, explore behind the scenes of a Holy Week procession in Malaga, visit the Church of San Julián and enjoy the permanent exhibition of Baroque works. More>		Inaugurated in 1993, the museum includes exhibits of the La Esperanza Brotherhood, including processional artefacts and the crown of Our lady María Santísima de la Esperanza. More>
Museo de la Cofradía de Estudiantes		Museo del Santo Sepulcro
Another museum showcasing the artefacts of a Malaga brotherhood, this time of the Brotherhood of Students, including the processional crowns and thrones. More>		Museum of sacred art and Holy Week in Spain, with artwork and artefacts dating from the 20th century to present day. More>
Other Museums
Museums in the province of Malaga. more>