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Museum · Málaga, Andaluzia
Museo Casa Natal Picasso
Building on Plaza de la Merced where Picasso was born in 1881, now a museum with family objects, prints, drawings and ceramics by the painter.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Museo Casa Natal Picasso
Pablo Ruiz Picasso was born in 1881 on the second floor of this building on Plaza de la Merced. The building dates from 1872 and is part of the so‑called Casas de Campos, a block built at the initiative of entrepreneur Antonio Campos Garín, designed by Gerónimo Cuervo. In 1983 the house was declared a historic‑artistic monument.
The foundation that runs the museum was created by the city council in 1988, and the entire building was opened to the public in 1998. The exhibition brings together mementos of childhood and family and works by José Ruiz Blasco, the artist’s father, a painter and professor at the Málaga School of Fine Arts.
The foundation’s collection is strong in graphic work, drawing and ceramics. It includes a sketchbook with preparatory drawings for Les Demoiselles d'Avignon (1907), as well as lithographs made between 1930 and 1960, books illustrated by Picasso and other artists, and ceramic pieces created between 1947 and 1969.
Plaza de la Merced, opposite, is one of the liveliest squares in the centre, with bars and terraces.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Best time
In the morning or early afternoon. At night Plaza de la Merced, opposite, fills with people at the bars. Opening hours vary by season; check before you go.
How to get there
Located on Plaza de la Merced in the historic centre, about a five‑minute walk from the Museo Picasso Málaga and the Teatro Romano.
Tip
Visit the Casa Natal after the Museo Picasso Málaga: the visit completes the context of the family and Picasso’s childhood. The foundation also runs a temporary exhibition room on the same square; check what’s on.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Museo Casa Natal Picasso
Was Picasso really born in that building?
Yes. He was born in 1881 on the second floor of the building on Plaza de la Merced, which today houses the museum.
What can be seen at Picasso's Casa Natal?
Family and childhood objects, works by his father José Ruiz Blasco, and a selection from Picasso's collection of prints, drawings and ceramics.
How long does the visit take?
Around 45 minutes to an hour. You can combine it with the Museo Picasso Málaga in the same morning.