Did you know that Malaga is one of the cities with the highest number of museums in Europe? There are more than 30 right now, hosting impressive collections that range from cars to wine, doll houses, music, and of course art! And If you are lucky to be in Malaga on a Sunday you can visit many of them for free! Here you’ll find practical info about the main museums and tourist attraction sin Malaga.

Centre Pompidou

Centre Pompidou Málaga

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Centre Pompidou Malaga
Being the only extra-France branch of the prestigious museum, the Centre Pompidou is located in a colorful glass cube and it has been the center of the recent artistic renaissance of the city.
Address: Pasaje Doctor Carrillo Casaux, s/n 29016 Malaga,Spain
Opens : Mo-Su 9:30-8pm
Free Entry: Sundays from 4:00 p.m. until closing time.

Museo Picasso Málaga

picasso museum malaga

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Picasso Museum Malaga
In its 12 permanent exhibition halls you can enjoy some of the classic Picasso works, together with less known sketches and ceramics and really interesting temporary exhibitions.
Address: Calle San Agustín, 8 29015 Malaga,Spain
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Free Entry: Sundays during the last two hours of opening.

Thyssen Museum

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Thyssen Museum
Address: Calle Compañia 10 29008 Malaga,Spain
Opens : Tue-Sun from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Free Entry: Every Sunday from 5pm.

Collection of the Russian Museum of Saint Petersburg, Malaga

Collection of the Russian Museum of Saint Petersburg, Malaga

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Collection of the Russian Museum of Saint Petersburg, Malaga
A 2300 square meters Museum that exhibits art from the Russian Museum in St. Petersburg.
Address: Av de Sor Teresa Prat, 15 29003 Malaga,Spain
Opens : Tue-Sun from 09:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Free Entry: Sundays from 4:00 pm until closing time

Picasso Birthplace Museum

Picasso Birthplace Museum
The Casa Natal of Picasso has now been transformed into a museum
Address: Plaza de la Merced, 15 29012 Malaga,Spain
Opens : Mon-Sun from 09:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Free Entry: Sundays from 4:00 p.m.

Alcazaba of Málaga

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Alcazaba Malaga
A Moorish fortress that dates back to the 11th century and is reminiscent of the Alhambra in Granada.
Address: Calle Alcazabilla, 2 29012 Malaga,Spain
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Free Entry: Sundays from 2:00 p.m.

Castle of Gibralfaro

gibralfaro castle malaga

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Castle of Gibralfaro
The Gibralfaro castle was built in the 14th century to protect the Alcazaba fortress.
Address: Calle Alcazabilla, 2 29012 Malaga,Spain
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Free Entry: Sundays from 2:00 p.m.

Museum of Malaga

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Museum of Malaga
The Museum of Malaga houses the largest collection of archaeological and artistic objects in the city.
Address: Plaza de la Aduana, S/N 29015 Malaga,Spain
Schedule:
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Free Entry: Accredited citizens of the EU: always free - Other nationalities: 1.50 euros.

CAC Malaga (Contemporary Art Center)

cac malaga museum

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CAC Malaga (Contemporary Art Center)
Modern Art Cennter which aims the promotion and dissemination of 20th- and 21st-century visual art.
Address: Calle Alemania, S/N 29001 Malaga,Spain
Schedule:
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Free Entry: Always
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La Concepción Botanical Garden

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La Concepción Botanical Garden
Being a Monument of Cultural Interest, it features 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
Schedule:
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Free Entry: Sundays between October 1 and March 31, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sundays between April 1 and September 30, from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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