Located on the picturesque Costa del Sol, Málaga is a home to several people who were very important for the culture of Spain. One of those people was Pablo Picasso.
The Picasso Museum in Malaga (Museo Picasso Málaga) is situated in the very center of the city. It houses a permanent collection of the artist’s works which were created throughout 80 years of his life. The facility also presents temporary exhibitions, the subject of which can be very wide.
GOOD TO KNOW: Barcelona is another city which has a Picasso Museum with a rich collection of works by this artist.
History of the Museum
Museo Picasso Málaga was founded in October 2003. Its aim was to create an exhibition space presenting the works of this outstanding painter. Christine and Bernard Picasso - Picasso’s daughter-in-law and grandson - largely contributed to the creation of the permanent collection of the museum. It was they who donated a large part of the works that we can admire today in this place.
💰 Hotel Carlos V Málaga - Affordable hotel in central Málaga, a few minutes’ walk from the Picasso Museum, Alcazaba and cathedral.
🏨 Hotel Molina Lario - Elegant hotel near the cathedral, a few minutes’ walk from the Picasso Museum.
🏨 Palacio Solecio - Distinctive boutique hotel in a restored 18th-century palace in Málaga’s old quarter, close to the Picasso Museum.
The collection includes over 230 works that were created in the years 1892-1972. All this has been arranged in 11 rooms and allows you to see how Picasso pushed the envelope as an artist and gave his own works completely new meanings. Of course, this applies not only to images. Pablo Picasso was a versatile artist and although he is mainly associated with painting, he also found his creative outlet in graphics, sculpture and ceramics. The most famous works that we will see at the Picasso Museum in Malaga are: “Madre y niño”, “Composición”, “Mujer con los brazos levantados”, “Acróbata”, “Olga Khokhlova con mantilla” and “Insecto”.
GOOD TO KNOW: Taking pictures and video recording is strictly forbidden in the Museum. The exhibition is monitored and guarded by security. Any attempt to reach for the camera will end at best with a reprimand, and at worst with being asked to leave the museum.
The Museo Picasso Malaga is located in the historic Palacio de Buenavista, built in the first half of the 16th century. This place has been called a National Monument since 1939. A stone facade invites us to come inside. There, we can admire a beautiful patio and a cloister with Renaissance arcades. This style dominates the entire architecture of this building. Here and there we can also find references to the mudéjar art and plateresco style.
Practical info
It’s best to buy tickets to the Picasso Museum in Malaga in advance. You will then avoid standing in a long queue and avoid the risk that all tickets have been sold out.
- Address: Palacio de Buenavista, C. San Agustín, 8, 29015 Málaga, Spain
- Buy Tickets on GetYourGuide
Hotels near the Picasso Museum in Malaga
The Picasso Museum is in the very heart of Malaga’s historic centre, surrounded by narrow streets full of restaurants, museums and monuments. Staying nearby lets you see the city’s main sights comfortably on foot and soak up the atmosphere of old Malaga.
💰 Hotel Carlos V Málaga
An affordable hotel in central Málaga, a few minutes’ walk from the Picasso Museum, the Alcazaba and the cathedral. A good choice for simple, comfortable accommodation in a great location close to the city’s main sights.
🏨 Hotel Molina Lario
An elegant hotel near the cathedral, a few minutes’ walk from the Picasso Museum. Its big draws are the rooftop pool and a terrace overlooking central Málaga.
🏨 Palacio Solecio
A four-star hotel in the historic centre, a 5-minute walk from the Picasso Museum and the cathedral. Moorish arches, a courtyard with a fountain, a restaurant and a seasonal rooftop pool with city views. One of the most atmospheric addresses in Málaga.
