If you are interested in visiting museums in Malaga, you will find all kinds. Take a look at our guide to get to know them in depth and plan your cultural visit.
Throughout the year there are special events during which you can visit the museums in Malaga for free.
Benalmadena
In Benalmadena you can find places where you can make a cultural visit, to get to some of them, like the one in Benalmadena Pueblo, we recommend the use of a car.
Pre-Columbian and Archaeological Museum
Interesting selection of local archaeological finds and Pre-Columbian art. We recommend having a walk in beautiful Benalmadena Pueblo and taking time to visit this museum which has good reviews from the visitors.
- Address: Avda. Juan Luís Peralta 49, Benalmadena Pueblo.
- Telephone: 952449527.
Opening time and price
- Admission to the museum is free.
- Open from Tuesday to Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Sundays and public holidays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Exposition Centre
Free museum to visit in Benalmadena with regulary updated art exhibitions. Among the latest art exhibitions there are doll houses and sculptures.
- Address: Av. Antonio Machado, 33, 29630 Benalmádena, Málaga
- Telephone: 952562820
Opening time and price
- Free entrance.
- Tuesday to Saturday: Open from 10 am to 1:30 pm and from 5 to 7:30 pm.
- Sunday: Open from 11 am to 1:30 pm.
- Monday: Closed.
Bullfighting museum
Little but cozy bullfighting museum in Benalmadena and owned by locals located under residential apartments.
Address: Av. Terramar Alto, 15, 29630 Benalmádena, Málaga
Opening time and price
Price and opening time is unknown.
Malaga
Malaga as a cultural capital offers visitors an infinite number of options. Let’s get to know the main museums in Malaga, their opening hours and where you will find them.
Aircraft Museum
Displays and models illustrating the history of aircraft and flight.
- Telephone: 952048176
- Address: Av. del Comandante García Morato, s/n, 29004, Málaga
Opening time and prices
- Free entrance.
- Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm.
- Sunday and Monday is closed.
Contemporary Art Centre (CAC)
A newly opened and popular museum of modern art situated in the restored market building near the river. Exhibitions change frequently as the museum aims to be a showcase for new artists in the region. There’s also an interesting permanent exhibition.
Staff in the museum speak English fluently.
- Telephone: 952208500
- Address: C/ Alemania
Opening time and prices
- Free entrance
- Open 9 am to 9:30 pm.
Malaga Automobile Museum
Superb collection of epoch cars, clothing and hats, presented in thematic areas that describe the different styles which characterize the artistic evolution of the XX century.
- Telephone: 951137001
- Address: Avenida Sor Teresa Prat, 15 – 29003
Opening time and prices
- Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 2:30 pm and from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
- Open: Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 19:00.
- Price: 9,50 € for older than 16 and 5€ for younger.
Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions
An interesting selection of artefacts and displays showing how people used to live and work.
- Telephone: 952217137
- Address: Pl. Enrique García-Herrera, 1, 29005 Málaga
Opening time and prices
- Free entrance.
- Temporary closed.
Picasso Museum
Highly acclaimed museum set in the surroundings of a XVI century palace and housing more than 200 works by the Malaga-born painter in its permanent collection. There’s also a temporary exhibition, shop and restaurant.
- Telephone: 952127600
- Address: Palacio de Buenavista, C. San Agustín, 8, 29015 Málaga
Opening time and prices
- Price: 9 euro (Temporary exhibition is not included in price)
- Open from 10 am to 7 pm.
Marbella
Marbella es uno de los principales destinos turísticos en Málaga, por lo que si tienes pensado visitarla vamos a recomendarte algunos de los más populares museos en Marbella.
Museum of Contemporary Spanish Engraving
Engravings & graphic pieces are the focus at this contemporary Spanish art museum. There are paid workshops for both adults and children.
- Telephone: 952 765 741
- Address: C. Hospital Bazán, s/n, 29601 Marbella, Málaga
Opening time
- Monday: 9 am to 2 pm.
- Tuesday to Friday: 9 am to 7 pm.
- Saturdays: 9 am to 2 pm.
Museum of Contemporary Spanish Prints (Museo del Grabado Español Contemporaneo)
Antiguo Hospital Bazán C/ Hospital Bazán, in the old square of Marbella (952-765-741)
Ralli museum in Marbella
Free museum in Marbella with activities and workshops for children and families.
- Telephone: 952857923
- Address: Urb.coral Beach, Rio Verde, N-340, km.176, 29602 Marbella, Málaga
Opening time and prices
- Free entrance.
- Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm.
Mijas
Historical-Ethnological Museum
Learn about the past of the region.
- Telephone: No phone available.
- Address: Pl. de la Libertad, 1, 29650 Mijas, Málaga
Opening time
- Price 1 Euro.
- Monday to Sunday from 9 am to 3 pm and from 5 pm to 7 pm.
Museum of Popular Traditions (Casa-Museo)
- Telephone: 952590380
- Address: Pl. de la Libertad, 2, 29650 Mijas, Málaga
Opening time
- Tuesday to Sunday from 12 am to 2 pm and from 5 pm to 9 pm.
- Monday from 10 am to 2 pm and from 5 pm to midnight.
Mijas Wagon
This popular museum in Mijas known also as Carromato de Max or Carromato de Mijas, displays many curiosities that will interest adults and children alike. Have you ever seen a flea circus?
- Telephone: 662181256
- Address: Av. del Compás, 22, 29650 Mijas, Málaga.
Opening time and price
- 3 euro in 2020.
- Monday to Sunday from 10 am to 9 om.
CAC Mijas (Contemporary Art Centre)
Small museum with works from Dali and Picasso.
- Telephone: 952590442
- Address: C. Málaga, 28, 29650 Mijas, Málaga
Opening time and price
- Price in 2020 was 3 euro.
- Monday to Sunday from 10:30 am to 2 pm.