Malaga, Costa del Sol, Spain » Entertainment » Exhibitions

Pablo Picasso, the great painter was born in Malaga in 1881. His five storeyed house has now become the headquarters of the "The Fundacion Picasso" Foundation which has a provision for historians from all over the world, who want to do research on Picasso's work. The Museum contains 3500 pieces which include ceramics and graphics work of Picasso.

Address: Plaza de la Merced, 15, 29012 Málaga

Tel: +34 952 060 215

Fax: +34 952 215 107

Opening Times: During Summer: Monday to Sunday mornings: 10.00 and 14.00, Monday to Saturday evenings: 18.00 and 21.00, During Winter: Monday to Sunday mornings: 10.00 and 14.00, Monday to Saturday evenings: 18.00 and 20.00

MIMMA is the address of some of the best private collections in Europe, with about 300 instruments ranging from different periods of history, countries and civilisations. It is also one of the most interactive museums, as cultural and musical programmes are held throughout the year.

Address: Muralla P/ de la Marina 29015 Málaga

Tel: +34 952 210 440

Fax: +34 952 211 954

The museum was started with the thought of displaying Malaga’s long history in the form of art pieces. The collection started with the Town Hall in 1487 and till date there are over 4000 pieces in this collection.

Address: Paseo de Reding, 1, 29016, Málaga

Tel: +34 952 225 106

Fax: +34 952 225 127

The Malaga Contemporary Art Centre was started by the Malaga town hall to propagate modern art. Located in the former Wholesalers Market, the Art Centre building was constructed in 1939 whose architect was Luis Gutiérrez Soto.

Address: Calle Alemania s/n, 29001 Málaga

Tel: +34 952 120 055

Fax: +34 952 21 0177

Opening Times: Usual Hours: Tuesday to Sunday: 10.00 to 20.00, During Summer: Tuesday to Sunday: 10.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 21.00

Tel: +34 952 120 055

Opening Times: Tuesday to Sunday: 10.00 to 20.00

Address: C/ Ollerías, s/n, 29012 Málaga

Tel: +34 952 133 950

Opening Times: Monday to Friday: 11.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 21.00

The Alcazaba Archaelogy Centre explains the importance of ceramics in Malaga during its Muslim and Phoenician rule and how it’s survived to present date. The collection includes pieces from urban sites, reproduction of original pieces and utensils and tools that were used to make ceramic art. It is the best-preserved Alcazaba in Spain.

Address: CL ALCAZABILLA 2, 29012 Málaga

Opening Times: 8.30 to 19.00 and 9.30 to 20.00

The Gibralfaro Interpretation Centre is located in the old arsenal of the Gibralfaro castle. The centre tries to bring to life the stages of history through which the castle has gone as it served as a military barrack and watchtower since 1487 when Malaga came under the Castilian crown. The castle was under military establishment for continuous 483 years until Alfonso XIII, by Royal Decree handed over the city to its inhabitants. All this is displayed at the museum through models, stamps, cards, navigation instruments and maps.

Address: Camino de Gibralfaro s/n, 29016 Málaga

Opening Times: 9:00 - 18:00

Built in 1874 by Joaquín Rucoba, the La Malagueta bullring is constructed in a regular 16 shaped polygon and can accommodate 14,000 persons. It is also home to the Antonio Ordoñez Bullfighting Museum where article connected to bullfighting can be found. The articles include 'suits of light', photographs, posters and other valuable objects related to the national festival of Spain; Bullfighting.

Address: Paseo de Reding 8, 29016 Málaga

Tel: +34 952 211 727, +34 952 222 172

Fax: +34 952 222 557

Opening Times: Monday to Friday: 10.00 to 14.00 and 18.00 to 21.00 and on Days Of festivities "6 to 24 August":10 to 21

The first miniature dolls house museum in Spain is located in a 18th century Baroque building next to the Plaza de la Merced. The collection includes over 50 hand made dolls dating back to the 19th century. The oldest exhibit is an 1850 Majorcan house and the most recent one is a 1970 German dolls house. The exhibition is on the first floor, while the ground floor sells the reproduction of the houses.

Address: Cl Alamos 32, 29012 Málaga

Tel: +34 952 210 082, +34 607 443 662

Opening Times: 11:00 - 13:30 and 17:30 - 20:00