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Museum · Málaga, Andaluzia
Museo del Automóvil y la Moda
Museum with about 90 vintage and luxury cars on display and a fashion collection of haute-couture hats, housed in Málaga’s former tobacco factory.
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About Museo del Automóvil y la Moda
The museum occupies part of the former Real Fábrica de Tabacos, the Tabacalera, in the Huelin neighbourhood, an industrial area of the city in the 19th century. It was inaugurated on 16 September 2010, with a project by architect Carolina Serrano, as part of the renovation of the old factory complex.
It covers about 6,000 square metres. The vehicle collection comprises 120 cars, of which around 90 are exhibited, starting with a 1898 model. Brands include Hispano-Suiza, Bugatti, Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Jaguar, Mercedes, Ferrari and Lancia.
The cars are displayed in 13 themed rooms, such as Belle Époque, the 1920s, the 1930s, the 1950s, popular cars, dream cars, English tradition, alternative energies and an engine room.
The fashion section gathers more than 300 hats from the 1920s to the 1950s by designers such as Balenciaga, Chanel and Dior, as well as hat stands, vintage suitcases and temporary haute-couture exhibitions. Outside, sculptures made from car parts decorate the building.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
1h30 to 2 hours.
Best time
At any opening time; it’s a good option for a rainy day or for the hottest hours from June to August. Check days and opening hours before you go.
How to get there
It is on Avenida de Sor Teresa Prat, in the Huelin neighbourhood, about 3 km west of the centre. There is an urban bus; by taxi the trip takes about 10 minutes.
Tip
Combine it with a walk along the city’s west waterfront, near the museum. For car enthusiasts, it’s one of the most complete experiences in Málaga outside the historic centre.
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Frequently asked questions about Museo del Automóvil y la Moda
What's in the Museo del Automóvil y la Moda?
About 90 cars on display, from 1898 to recent models, divided into 13 rooms, and a fashion collection with more than 300 haute-couture hats.
Where is Málaga's automobile museum?
In the former tobacco factory, the Tabacalera, in the Huelin neighbourhood, about 3 km west of the centre.
Is the automobile museum worth visiting if you're not a car enthusiast?
The fashion section, with hats by Balenciaga, Chanel and Dior, and the styling of the vintage cars also appeals to non-specialists.