Did you know that Malaga is one of the European cities with the most museums per inhabitant? There are more than 30 of them, with collections that range from vintage cars and fashion to wine, music, archaeology and, of course, art! And if you are lucky enough to be in Malaga on a Sunday, you can visit many of them for free. Here you’ll find practical, up-to-date info about the main museums and tourist attractions in Malaga and when you can visit them without paying a cent.
Last updated: September 2026.
Good to know: besides the Sunday free slots, most museums in the city also open for free on Andalusia Day (28 February), International Museum Day (18 May) and World Tourism Day (27 September). Free-entry times are very popular, so expect queues and try to arrive early. Schedules can change for holidays or exhibition changes, so it’s always worth checking the official website before you go.
Centre Pompidou Málaga
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Centre Pompidou Malaga
The first branch of the Paris Centre Pompidou outside France, housed under "El Cubo", the colourful glass cube on the port designed by Daniel Buren. It shows 20th- and 21st-century art from the Paris collection plus temporary exhibitions.
Address: Pasaje Doctor Carrillo Casaux, s/n (Muelle Uno) 29016 Malaga, Spain
Opening hours: Wednesday to Monday, 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. (including holidays). Closed on Tuesdays, except for holiday Tuesdays and the day before a holiday. Last admission 30 minutes before closing.
Tickets: Buy tickets here
Free entry: Sundays from 4 p.m. until closing time. Also 28 February, 18 May and 27 September.
Website: centrepompidou-malaga.eu
Museo Picasso Málaga
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Museo Picasso Malaga
Located in the 16th-century Buenavista Palace, the museum brings together more than 230 works by Picasso from its own collection, together with works on loan from the Almine and Bernard Ruiz-Picasso Foundation, plus really interesting temporary exhibitions.
Address: Calle San Agustín, 8 (Palacio de Buenavista) 29015 Malaga, Spain
Opening hours: Open daily. March to June: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. July and August: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. September and October: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. November to February: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tickets: Buy tickets here
Free entry: Sundays during the last two hours of opening (the ticket office closes 30 minutes before closing time). Also 28 February, 18 May, 27 September and 27 October (museum anniversary).
Website: www.museopicassomalaga.org
Our Sherpa tip: see Picasso like never before
This activity is not free, but we've included it here because it is absolutely worth it. The visit is led by our Sherpa Anaïs who, besides being a passionate foodie, worked for 6 years in the Education Department of the Museo Picasso Málaga. She knows every corner of the collection and the stories behind each work, and she'll show you Picasso in a way you've never seen him before.
Museo Carmen Thyssen Málaga
Museo Carmen Thyssen Malaga
Set in the Renaissance Villalón Palace, it houses a superb collection of 19th-century Spanish painting, with special focus on Andalusian costumbrismo and romantic landscapes, with works by Sorolla, Zuloaga and Fortuny.
Address: Plaza Carmen Thyssen – Calle Compañía, 10 29008 Malaga, Spain
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Closed on Mondays (except holidays).
Tickets: Buy tickets here
Free entry: Every Sunday from 4 p.m. until closing time.
Website: www.carmenthyssenmalaga.org
Colección del Museo Ruso (Russian Museum Collection)
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Coleccion del Museo Ruso Malaga
Located in the old Tabacalera (Royal Tobacco Factory) building. Since 2022 no new works arrive from St. Petersburg, but the museum keeps showing Russian art through private collections, such as the semi-permanent exhibition of José María Castañé's collection, together with temporary exhibitions and the MEET exhibition space.
Address: Avenida Sor Teresa Prat, 15 (Edificio Tabacalera) 29003 Malaga, Spain
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. (including holidays). Closed on Mondays.
Free entry: Every Sunday from 4 p.m. until closing time. Also 18 May and 27 September.
Website: www.coleccionmuseoruso.es
Museo Casa Natal Picasso (Picasso Birthplace Museum)
Museo Casa Natal Picasso
The house on Plaza de la Merced where Picasso was born in 1881 is now a museum with personal belongings of the artist and his family, drawings, prints, ceramics and temporary exhibitions.
Address: Plaza de la Merced, 15 29012 Malaga, Spain
Opening hours: Every day, 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. (including holidays).
Tickets: Buy tickets here
Free entry: Sundays from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Also 28 February, 18 May, 27 September and 25 October (Picasso's birthday). Always free for under-18s.
Website: museocasanatalpicasso.malaga.eu
Alcazaba of Málaga
Alcazaba Malaga
A Moorish fortress-palace dating back to the 11th century, reminiscent of the Alhambra in Granada, with gardens, courtyards and amazing views over the port.
Address: Calle Alcazabilla, 2 29012 Malaga, Spain
Opening hours: April to October: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. November to March: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tickets: Buy tickets here
Free entry: Sundays from 2 p.m. until closing time.
Website: andalucia.org
Roman Theatre of Málaga
Teatro Romano de Malaga
Right at the foot of the Alcazaba, this 1st-century BC Roman theatre was rediscovered in 1951. The interpretation centre and the theatre itself can be visited free of charge.
Address: Calle Alcazabilla, s/n 29015 Malaga, Spain
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays and holidays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed on Mondays.
Free entry: Always free.
Website: museosdeandalucia.es
Castle of Gibralfaro
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Castle of Gibralfaro
Built in the 14th century to protect the Alcazaba, it offers the best panoramic views of Malaga. There is no direct access from the Alcazaba anymore, so you'll need to walk up the hill or take bus 35.
Address: Camino de Gibralfaro, 11 29016 Malaga, Spain
Opening hours: April to October: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. November to March: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Free entry: Sundays from 2 p.m. until closing time. A combined ticket with the Alcazaba is available the rest of the week.
Website: andalucia.org
Museo de Málaga
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Museo de Malaga
Housed in the neoclassical Palacio de la Aduana, the Museum of Malaga holds the largest collection of archaeology and fine arts in the city, with over 15,000 archaeological pieces and around 2,000 works of art.
Address: Plaza de la Aduana, s/n 29015 Malaga, Spain
Opening hours: 16 September to 15 June: Tuesday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sundays and holidays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 16 June to 15 September: Tuesday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed on Mondays.
Free entry: Always free for EU citizens (ID required). Other nationalities: €1.50. Free for everyone on 28 February, 18 May and 27 September.
MUCAC Málaga (Contemporary Art Museum)
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MUCAC Museo Centro de Arte Contemporaneo de Malaga
In 2025 the former CAC Málaga and the Municipal Heritage Museum (MUPAM) merged into the new MUCAC, a contemporary art museum with two venues: Mayoristas, in the old wholesale market in the Soho district, and La Coracha, next to the Malagueta, which shows the permanent collection "Ayer. Colección 1940-1990".
Address: Sede La Coracha: Paseo de Reding, 1 (29016) · Sede Mayoristas: Calle Alemania, s/n 29001 Malaga, Spain
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday. September to June: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. July and August: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Closed on Mondays.
Free entry: Always free.
Website: cultura.malaga.eu
Museo Revello de Toro
Museo Revello de Toro
A charming museum in the 17th-century house-workshop of the sculptor Pedro de Mena, dedicated to the Malaga-born portrait painter Félix Revello de Toro.
Address: Calle Afligidos, 5 29015 Malaga, Spain
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays and holidays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed on Mondays.
Free entry: Sundays (morning opening hours).
Website: www.museorevellodetoro.net
Museo Jorge Rando
Museo Jorge Rando
Located in a former convent in the Capuchinos neighbourhood, it's the first museum in Spain devoted to expressionism, with works by painter Jorge Rando and temporary shows.
Address: Calle Cruz del Molinillo, 12 29013 Malaga, Spain
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Closed on Sundays.
Free entry: Always free (museum and activities).
Website: www.museojorgerando.org
La Concepción Historical-Botanical Garden
Jardin Botanico-Historico La Concepcion
A Site of Cultural Interest with an incredible collection of tropical and subtropical outdoor flora, with species from Europe, Asia, Oceania, Africa and America.
Address: Camino del Jardín Botánico, 3 29014 Malaga, Spain
Opening hours: 1 April to 30 September: Tuesday to Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. 1 October to 31 March: Tuesday to Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Closed on Mondays.
Free entry: Sundays from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (April–September) and from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (October–March).
Website: laconcepcion.malaga.eu
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