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Museum · Málaga, Andaluzia
Museo de Málaga
Large museum of fine arts and archaeology in the Palacio de la Aduana, a neoclassical building by the park, with pieces from prehistory to the Islamic period and 19th-century painting.
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About Museo de Málaga
The Museo de Málaga brings together the collections of two of the city's older museums: the Fine Arts Museum, created in 1913, and the Provincial Archaeological Museum, created in 1947. The two collections total around 15,000 archaeological items and 2,000 paintings.
The headquarters are in the Palacio de la Aduana, designed in 1788 and completed in 1826 to serve the flow of travellers from the port. The neoclassical building has a large central courtyard and stands next to Parque de Málaga, a short walk from the Alcazaba.
The archaeology section covers the province from prehistory to the Islamic period. There are cave pieces with prehistoric occupation, Phoenician objects, Roman busts and sculptures, and elements from medieval sites, such as the Alcazaba itself.
The fine arts section concentrates on 19th- and 20th-century painting, highlighting the Málaga school. Until 1997 this collection was housed in the Palacio de Buenavista, the building that today houses the Museo Picasso Málaga, and it remained in storage for almost 20 years until the opening at the Aduana in 2016.
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 1.5 to 2.5 hours to see both collections.
Best time
Open Tuesday to Sunday; on Sundays and public holidays the museum often closes earlier, and it is closed on Mondays. Check before you go.
How to get there
It is on Plaza de la Aduana, between Parque de Málaga and Calle Alcazabilla, a five-minute walk from the Cathedral and at the foot of the Alcazaba.
Tip
If time is short, choose one of the two collections. The archaeology helps to understand the nearby Alcazaba and Roman Theatre. The inner courtyard is a good place to rest.
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Frequently asked questions about Museo de Málaga
What's in the Museo de Málaga?
Two collections: archaeology of the province, from prehistory to the Islamic period, and fine arts, with paintings mainly from the 19th and 20th centuries.
Which day does the Museo de Málaga close?
It usually closes on Mondays. On Sundays and public holidays the opening hours are shorter. Check before you go.
What building houses the Museo de Málaga?
It is the Palacio de la Aduana, a neoclassical building designed in 1788 and completed in 1826 for the former port customs house.