Museo de Málaga

× Museo de Málaga: where art, archaeology, and Andalusian history converge

In the heart of Málaga, surrounded by palms and sea breeze, stands one of the city’s greatest cultural gems: the Museo de Málaga. Inside the neoclassical Palacio de la Aduana, it offers more than art—it’s a deep dive into thousands of years of Mediterranean history and Andalusian creativity.

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× a palace reborn as a museum

The Palacio de la Aduana was built between 1788 and 1826 as a customs house. After centuries of repurposing, it reopened in 2016 as the home for two historic collections: the Fine Arts Museum and the Provincial Archaeological Museum. Together they hold over 15,000 archaeological pieces and 2,000 artworks, making it Andalusia’s largest museum.

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× first floor: Spanish masters and local legends

Here you’ll meet Goya, Sorolla, Murillo, Luis de Morales and even Picasso. The first floor celebrates Spanish painting from the Renaissance to the 20th century. Málaga’s own school of art shines with Enrique Simonet and Moreno Carbonero—names that once filled Europe’s salons.

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× second floor: 3,000 years of Mediterranean history

Archaeology takes centre stage upstairs. From Phoenician amphorae to Roman mosaics and Islamic ceramics, every piece tells a story of Málaga as a crossroad of civilisations. Must-see highlights include:

• The 2nd-century Mosaic of Venus
• The Warrior’s Tomb (Tumba del Guerrero), discovered in 2012
• Artefacts from ancient Malaka and the Alcazaba fortress

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× upper floors: library, academy, and a view to remember

The top floors combine research and relaxation. The Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Telmo has its headquarters here, next to a quiet reading room and a rooftop café with panoramic views of the Alcazaba and Roman Theatre. It’s where culture literally meets the skyline.

Art, history and a glass of wine? That’s a solid afternoon plan.

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× plan your visit

• 📍 Address: Palacio de la Aduana, Plaza de la Aduana, next to Málaga Park.
• 🕑 Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM · Sunday and holidays 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Closed Monday.
• 💸 Admission: Free for EU citizens; small fee for others.
• 🌐 More info: museosdeandalucia.es/museo-de-malaga

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× why it matters

The Museo de Málaga is not a filler stop—it’s the city’s cultural core. It tells the story of Málaga through its art, its ruins, and its resilience. You’ll walk out knowing this city a little better—and maybe a little prouder.