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I recently had the pleasure of visiting the Málaga Museum, a hidden gem I discovered through a tourist guide from oldtownmalaga.com, and I must say it exceeded all my expectations. Located in the historic Palacio de la Aduana, this museum offers a perfect blend of art and archaeology, allowing you to immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the region. The first thing that struck me was the architecture of the building itself, which is stunning and worth admiring on its own. Once inside, the art collection is simply spectacular, spanning from the 19th century to the present day, featuring works by both local and international artists. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality and diversity of the pieces on display. The archaeology section is equally fascinating, providing a detailed look at the historical evolution of Málaga and its surroundings. From Phoenician remains to Roman and Muslim artifacts, each room transports you to different eras, narrating history in an engaging and educational way. The museum staff were incredibly friendly and always ready to offer additional information and answer our questions, which greatly enhanced the visit. Moreover, the guide from oldtownmalaga.com was an invaluable tool, providing us with details and curiosities that made the experience even more enriching. In summary, the Málaga Museum is a must-visit for any art and history lover. Its combination of architectural beauty, impressive collections, and welcoming staff make it an essential stop in Málaga. I would definitely recommend planning a visit using the tourist guide from oldtownmalaga.com to make the most of this experience!
Angel Arquillos TorresAngel Arquillos Torres
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Really enjoyed learning the vast history that Malaga has to offer, particularly loved learning about it's Islamic past which is still very visible in many parts of Spanish culture and architecture. Spent 3-4 hours just in the archaeological floor, which is where you should start your museum tour, so plan your day accordingly would be my advice. The first floor was interesting but personally the second floor had greater historical significance and worth takimg you time exploring. The staff at the reception area, the guard, the stewards on the museum floors, and the gift shop lady were all lovely and, despite the weak English, were helpful and welcoming. EU visitors go free but non-EU pay €1.50. Have €1 spare for the lockers to place your bags and whatever else safely away before touring the museum, although staff were able to give me a €1 sized plastic coin as I had no change. Well worth a visit if you have the time, although for the price you could get through it quickly and leave with something to remember.
Nura H (Nura H)Nura H (Nura H)
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If you want to know all there is about Málaga's history all the way from it's beginnings when it was founded about 770 BC by the Phoenicians from Tyre (they named the city Malaka) all the way through the 6th century BC when it was under hegemony of Ancient Carthage, then to 218 BC when it was under Roman rule, economically prospering owing to garum production and to the 8th century, (after a period of Visigothic and Byzantine rule) when it was placed under Islamic rule and then in 1487 when the Crown of Castile gained control in the midst of the Granada War and then to the 19th century, when the city underwent a period of industrialisation to the new era, you will come to the right place to gain knowledge about all this history. Located in historic building itself, museum offers a detailed introspection into the city's history and you are a time traveler once there. Tickets are free for EU citizens and once a day museum offers guided tours. I highly recommend you to visit this museum.
Tanja T. KolarTanja T. Kolar
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As others have said, this is a real hidden gem! A must see if you are visiting Malaga. Such a shame as it's housed in an amazing building with lots of areas to sit and enjoy the surroundings. There is a large collection of art from Malaga and archeology from Malaga and other locations in Andalucía. Well designed and laid out and clearly a very well cared for collection. Additionally, it's only €1.50 entry per person and I think it's free on Sundays. We were stood queuing for nearly ten minutes for the Picasso museum (€14 each) and were glad we abandoned the queue as there was no wait. You have to pay €1 euro to store bigger bags and water in lockers behind the ticket desk but you get the coin back. Annoyingly, only cash is accepted for the entry fee. We were also surprised there was no gift shop?
SophieSophie
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The architecture of the museum building is magnificent with a beautiful relaxing courtyard inside. The Art paintings are so interesting and of various sizes and subjects. It includes historical art as well as modern art. The Archeology display consists of Christian, Roman and Islamic items. These include pots, coins, gold jewellery, parts of buildings, carved stone/marble and many more. All paintings and artefacts helpfully have a description in Spanish and English. There are two small cinema rooms - one which tells the history of the creation of the Malaga museum. The museum wasn't busy when I visited. There is a small fee of 1.50 for non EU residents - well worth the money. Backpacks must be stored away in lockers. You will need €1 to use which you will get back after your visit.
S BegumS Begum
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finally i had time to visit thise museum thanks to #worldtourismday #diádelturismo😅❤️ every museum was free to visit … So firstly if you are around in Malaga around the dates of 27 of September it could be a good day to visit almost everywhere with free of charge😊 With that much high inflation we always have to search for the bargain😇😇 yes now time for museum .. not so big but for me it is worth to visit there are nice pieces of arts & history … as everyone mentioned 1,5 hour could be enough and if you are tired time to time there are some benches that you can have rest.. bathrooms were also clean and had everything that you need.. It is in the center close to Cathedral so could be good idea to learn more about cosmopolit history of Malaga 😇😇 Enjoy your time
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Plaza de la Aduana, Distrito Centro, 29015 Málaga, Spain
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attractions: Mercado Central de Atarazanas, Muelle Uno, Alcazaba, Catedral de la Encarnación de Málaga, Picasso Museum Málaga, Playa la Malagueta, Castillo de Gibralfaro, Centre Pompidou Malaga, Málaga Park, Museo Carmen Thyssen Málaga, restaurants: Picasso Bar Tapas, Bodegas El Pimpi, LOLITA Taberna Andaluza, La Tasquita de en Medio, Pez Wanda, Casa Lola, Antigua Casa de Guardia, Casa Aranda, Santa Coffee Soho, Los Mellizos Málaga
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