Welcome to the Museum of Malaga

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More information on the Museum of Malaga

1. Overview

The Museo de Málaga is one of Andalucía's most important museums and combines the former Provincial Museum of Fine Arts with the Provincial Archaeological Museum.

The present museum opened in the Palacio de la Aduana in 2016, giving Málaga a large purpose-built cultural attraction in the heart of the city. The building itself dates from the late 18th century and is one of Málaga's most impressive examples of Neoclassical architecture. 

The museum is divided broadly into two major collections:

Archaeology, which explores Málaga's history from prehistoric times through the Phoenician, Roman, Islamic and later periods.

Fine Arts, which contains paintings and sculptures from different periods, including works connected with Málaga and important Spanish artists.

With more than 18,000 square metres of built space, the Museo de Málaga is the largest state-owned museum in Andalucía. 

2. Location & Address

The Museo de Málaga is located in the historic centre beside the Alcazaba, making it particularly easy to include in a sightseeing itinerary.

Address:
Plaza de la Aduana, s/n
29015 Málaga, Spain

It is approximately:

• 2 minutes' walk from the Alcazaba
• 3 minutes' walk from the Roman Theatre
• 5 minutes' walk from Málaga Cathedral
• 5 minutes' walk from Málaga Park
• 10 minutes' walk from Plaza de la Constitución
• 10 minutes' walk from Muelle Uno
• 15 minutes' walk from Málaga Centro–Alameda station

Its location makes it ideal for combining with several of Málaga's major historic attractions.

3. Opening Times

The Museo de Málaga is currently open:

Tuesday to Saturday:
9:00am – 9:00pm

Sunday and public holidays:
9:00am – 3:00pm

Monday:
Closed, except when Monday is the eve of a public holiday.

The museum is closed on 1 and 6 January, 1 May and 24, 25 and 31 December. Opening arrangements can change for special events and holidays, so it is worth checking before visiting. 

Admission is free for accredited EU citizens. The standard admission for other nationalities is currently €1.50. 

4. What You'll Find Inside the Museo de Málaga

The museum contains two major collections covering thousands of years of Málaga's history, including:

• prehistoric archaeological remains
• Phoenician artefacts
• Roman archaeological finds
• Roman sculptures and mosaics
• Islamic and Moorish artefacts
• archaeological discoveries from Málaga province
• historic paintings
• sculptures
• Spanish fine art
• works by artists connected with Málaga



The archaeological collection is particularly useful for understanding how Málaga developed from its early Phoenician origins through the Roman and Islamic periods.

The fine-art collection provides a different perspective, showing the development of painting and sculpture and the important role Málaga played in Spanish artistic life.

The museum also makes use of the historic Palacio de la Aduana, so visitors are experiencing an important Málaga building as well as its collections. 

5. How to Get There

By train:
Take the Cercanías Málaga C1 line to Málaga Centro–Alameda station. From the station, the museum is around a 15-minute walk through the city centre.

By bus:
Several Málaga city bus routes stop around Paseo del Parque, Plaza de la Marina and Alameda Principal. From there, the museum is only a short walk away. 

On foot:
The museum is ideally located for exploring Málaga's historic centre. From Málaga Cathedral, walk towards the Alcazaba and Roman Theatre; the museum is directly opposite the Alcazaba.

It can easily be combined with the Alcazaba, Roman Theatre, Málaga Cathedral, Málaga Park and Muelle Uno.

6. Parking

Driving into Málaga's historic centre can be difficult, particularly during busy periods.

The easiest option is usually to use one of the central underground car parks and walk to the museum.

Plaza de la Marina is one of the closest major public parking options, with the museum around a short walk away. 

Muelle Uno also has a large underground car park, which can be useful if combining the museum with the port and waterfront.

But have a look at the parking options below for alternative car parks and the best places to park when visiting the Museo de Málaga.

7. Tips for Visiting

• Allow at least 1½–2 hours to see the museum properly.
• Don't concentrate only on the paintings — the archaeological collection tells an important story about Málaga.
• Take time to appreciate the Palacio de la Aduana itself.
• Look around the central courtyard as part of your visit.
• Check for temporary exhibitions before visiting.
• Visit earlier in the day if you want a quieter experience.
• EU citizens can currently visit free of charge with appropriate identification. 
• Combine the museum with the Alcazaba and Roman Theatre, which are immediately outside.
• Málaga Cathedral and Muelle Uno are both within easy walking distance.
• If you enjoy history, allow longer than an hour because there is a considerable amount to see.

8. Nearby Attractions

• Alcazaba of Málaga
• Roman Theatre
• Málaga Cathedral
• Gibralfaro Castle
• Málaga Park
• Muelle Uno
• Málaga historic centre

9. Overall Experience

The Museo de Málaga is one of the best places in the city to understand how Málaga developed over thousands of years. The archaeological collection takes visitors from the earliest settlements through the Phoenician, Roman and Islamic periods, while the fine-art collection demonstrates Málaga's importance as a centre of Spanish artistic culture.

The Palacio de la Aduana also makes the visit more interesting because the building itself is an important part of Málaga's history. Its impressive scale and Neoclassical architecture provide a fitting home for the city's major archaeological and artistic collections. 

Its location is another major advantage. You can visit the museum and then walk directly to the Alcazaba, Roman Theatre and Málaga Cathedral, making it particularly easy to include in a full day exploring the historic centre.

Our tip: If you are interested in Málaga's history, don't overlook the Museo de Málaga simply because there are more famous museums in the city. The combination of archaeology, fine art and the magnificent Palacio de la Aduana makes this one of the most worthwhile museums to visit, and the current free admission for EU citizens makes it particularly good value. 

Address:Plaza de la Aduana, 29015 Málaga, Spain