Museo Casa Natal de Picasso — Attraction in Málaga

This was far from what I expected. Instead of an immersive or inspiring museum experience, it was simply a walk around a few rooms, looking at photocopies of drawings pinned to the wall while listening to an audio guide. It felt flat, lacking atmosphere, and without the depth or authenticity one would hope for when visiting an exhibition dedicated to one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. They even put it in 2 separate buildings. Very disappointing.

Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) was a Spanish painter, sculptor, and co-founder of the Cubist movement, whose works changed the course of modern art. Over his lifetime, he created more than 20,000 works, including some of the most iconic paintings in history, such as Les Demoiselles d’Avignon and Guernica. His art is known for its innovation, emotional depth, and constant reinvention of style. This is what I expected!

The only personal detail I will take away from this visit is that I am exactly 90 years and 1 day younger than Picasso, an amusing coincidence, but sadly the most memorable part of the entire experience. Considering the richness of Picasso’s life and work, this exhibition could and should have been so much more. A true tribute to an artist of his stature demands original works, thoughtful curation, and an atmosphere that captures the spirit of his genius. Unfortunately, this...

Unfortunately, my visit to the Picasso Museum in Málaga left a bitter aftertaste — not because of the collection itself, but due to the museum’s attitude towards tourists and handling of unexpected situations. By an unfortunate mistake, I purchased tickets through a mobile app thinking they were for the Málaga museum, only to later discover they were actually for the one in Barcelona.

I approached the staff in Málaga hoping they could help resolve the issue — I was looking for a refund or, ideally, an exchange for tickets to the local museum. I also wrote an email to address this sitution. Unfortunately, I was met with a complete lack of goodwill. The museum refused not only a refund or exchange, but also didn't allow another person to use the already-paid tickets in Barcelona.

There was no suggestion of a solution — no one tried to understand the situation, and no one was proactive in the slightest. I didn’t expect miracles, just a minimum level of flexibility and a bit of kindness towards a tourist who made an honest technical mistake.

It’s disappointing that a cultural institution of this stature can’t go beyond rigid procedures and show a bit of human understanding. Sadly, this lack of empathy and complete absence of a customer-friendly approach completely ruined my...

This is one of the great museums paying homage to one of the greatest artists of the 20th century, Pablo Picasso. What makes this museum special is that it is in the city where Picasso was born. I had the rare privilege of walking this museum before it was open to the public several years ago. I happen to be in Malaga with a few hours to spare between flights and I went to the city. I happened upon a plaza or square lined with cafes and restaurants. As I sat sipping coffee I saw a corner building with something Picasso that caught my eye. The door was open so I walked in and was greeted by a woman who told me the Museum was bot yet open to the public but would be very soon. After a few minutes chatting about the great artist she invited me in and took me through the multi story building. In one particular room I was taken by some of the artist's personal belongings and pallets and paints that he used. It was a small room but I could feel the electricity of the artist. Through other rooms I viewed some of his drawings and paintings. What I was most impressed by was the large collection of his pottery works. If you are in Malaga I highly recommend visiting the museum. You wont have the rare privilege of having the museum to yourself, but you will walk away with a positive experience...