Museo de Málaga

Malaga likes to surprise me and  he proves every day that he deserves to be called one of the top 5  Spanish cities with the richest  the cultural offer of 2016.

After years of expectations, unfulfilled promises, problems and political conflicts at the end of December 12, 2016. the door of the Museo de Málaga, one

of the most important in the history of Málaga have been opened. 

Its seat is in the neoclassical palace building (Palacio de la Aduana), built  in the years 1788 - 1826, which, apart from the maritime customs office, served as a snuff factory and the substitute seat of the provincial government.  

The museum was founded as a result of a merger  Museum of Fine Arts and Archaeological Museum. Thanks to this, the collection consists of over 15 thousand. archaeological arts and  2 thousand works from the XIX  and the 20th century, having in its exhibition some of the most important works of Spanish art, such as the painting "Anatomía

del corazón "(1890) Enrique Simonet;  "Dolorosa"  Pedro de Mena, or "Cabeza de mosquetero" (1968) by Pablo Picasso.  

On an area of 18,000 m2, there are 8 rooms: 5 devoted to archeology, which in 7 thematic blocks show a cross-section of history from prehistoric times to the Middle Ages. Another 3  the rooms are complemented by works of contemporary art. Thanks to its extensive exhibition, it is now the largest museum in Andalusia.

Entrance to the museum for members of the States  The European Union is FREE OF CHARGE, while for residents of non-EU countries it costs a symbolic EUR 1.5

The museum is open:

From 1.01  until June 15 and  September 16 to December 31 

Tuesday  - Saturday 9.00 a.m. - 8.00 p.m.

Sunday and holidays 9.00 a.m. - 3.00 p.m. 

Monday: closed

In the summer period from 16/06 to 15/09 

Tuesday - Sunday and holidays 9.00 a.m. - 3.00 p.m.  

The Mueum is located at  Plaza de la Aduana 1 , right on the Alcazaba .  

I must add that it is a modern museum with a really great collection and space. Even though I'm not a big fan of art or running around all museums, this is the place  I was truly delighted and proud that it is located nowhere else, but in Malaga :)