Days Out in Malaga

Picasso Museum, Castillo de Gibralfaro and Alcazaba. Just a taste of spanish culture.

 Here is just a few things you can do in Malaga:
   1) Picasso Museum
   2) Plaza Mayor
   3) Other activities in Malaga

The Museo Picasso Málaga is run by the Fundación Museo Picasso de Málaga and the Fundación Paul, Christine y Bernard Ruiz-Picasso.

Two foundations were created, each with its own Board of Trustees, and together they promote and support the Museum in accordance with the mission outlined by the founding donors. The Fundación Paul, Christine y Bernard Ruiz-Picasso is the owner of the Collection, whereas the Fundación Museo Picasso de Málaga owns the group of buildings that house it. As was initially agreed by the donors, the two Foundations are responsible for the conservation, exhibition, study and diffusion of the Collection.

In order to hold the collection and to become the permanent home of the Museo Picasso Málaga a historical building of characteristic sixteenth century Andalusian architecture was purchased: the Palacio de Buenavista, with its blend of Renaissance and Mudejar elements.

The building not only presents undeniable historical and artistic value, but also enjoys a strategic location in Malaga’s historic city centre. Its construction was started by Diego de Cazalla, paymaster of the royal arms, between 1516 and 1542. The Palacio de Buenavista was declared National Monument in 1939. The choice of this building as home of the Museo Picasso Málaga was also inspired by the main donor’s specific wish: Christine Ruiz-Picasso wanted a typically Andalusian palace, exactly like the main building of today’s Museum.

The fact that a historic building is infused with new life as its function is redefined does not imply that its transformation is free from problems and difficulties, some of which are totally unforeseeable. In any case, one predictable fact was the need to spread beyond the space available at the Palacio de Buenavista, especially if the new institution was to be equipped with the facilities and services required of a modern museum, such as library and archives, education centre, auditorium and restoration facilities. The two supporting foundations considered it essential to purchase several of the adjacent buildings, conveniently adapting them and integrating them into the scene, in order to hold the aforementioned services and facilities. This expansion would also contribute to enhance the old urban layout and prevent its degradation. A completely new set of buildings were therefore constructed to accommodate the temporary exhibition galleries, the restoration facilities, the bookstore and offices. All in all, the Museo Picasso Málaga has a total surface of 89.340 square feet.

This complex project of planning, design, rationalisation, re-modelling and adaptation of the building has been carried out with regard to architecture by the architectural studio of Gluckman Mayner Architects and Cámara/Martín Delgado Arquitectos working with the engineering firm ARUP as well as the lighting firm Isometrix for the outside of the Palace. The technical aspects of fitting-out, humidities air conditioning, lighting andsecurity were entrusted to some of the leading international specialists in these fields such as Ippolito Massari, Roberto Bergamo and Paul Schwartzbaum.

This prestigious group of architects, engineers and experts worked under the direct supervision of Carmen Giménez, Director of the Project, and of the Board of Trustees of each of the two Foundations that watch over the Collection and the Museum’s buildings.

Please Take Notice

Smoking, photographs and video are not allowed in the Museum.
Swimming wear is not acceptable.
Animals other than guide dogs are not admitted.
Food and drink are restricted to the Café area.
Mobile phones must be switched off in the Museum galleries.
Visitors are reminded that touching works of art can cause irreparable damage and is strictly forbidden.

Admission Fees

Permanent Collection: 6.00 €
Temporary exhibitions: 4.50 €
Combined ticket: 8.00 €

Access to the Museum will be free of charge every last Sunday of the month from 3 to 8 pm.

Reduced Fees (50%)

Visitors over 65
Students under 26 with valid identification
Groups of more than 20 people (by previous appointment)

Free Admission

Youths aged 18 and younger (children under 13 accompanied by an adult)
Euro < 26 youth card
Students of the Universidad de Málaga with valid ID
ICOM Members

Group Visits

All groups, both guided and without a guide, must be reserved and confirmed 10 days prior to the date of the visit. (The group minimum is 10 people, though the group discount applies to groups consisting of 20 people or more).

For group visits without MPM guides please contact the following email: reservas@mpicassom.org

For groups wishing tours with MPM guides please contact the Education Department

Advance Ticket Sales

Tickets may be bought in advance by calling (34) 901 246246 or online.

Advance tickets can be retrieved on the day of visit at the Museum's ticket desk, upon presentation of the credit card used at booking and a valid identity card or passport. The Museum and Unicaja decline any liability in the event of loss or theft of tickets. Tickets once bought may not be cancelled, replaced or refunded.

Opening Times
Tuesdays to Thursdays
10:00am til 20:00pm
Fridays and Saturdays
10:00am til 21:00pm
Sundays and public holidays
10:00am til 20:00pm
December 24th and 31st
10:00am til 15:00pm
Closed Mondays, December 25th, and January 1st

Ticket sales cease 30 minutes before closing time.

(+34) 952 127 600
http://www.museopicassomalaga.org/

Plaza Mayor is the most important leisure park in Andalusia. Built with a unique and innovative concept, it combines traditional Andalusian architecture with state-of-the-art recreational and leisure technologies.
 
Plaza Mayor is on the coast, near Málaga, the second largest city in Andalusia, and also near the most popular tourist destinations in Costa del Sol, Torremolinos and Marbella. The shopping centre is just 2 km away from the airport and it can be seen from most main roads. In addition, new roads will make its access even easier.

1. Tivoli World - (Benalmadena)
2. Sea Life Center - (Benalmadena)
3. Selwo Marina Park - (Benalmadena)
4. Funny Beach - (Marbella)
5. Crocodile Park - (Torremolinos)
6. Aqualand - (Torremolinos)
7. Fuengirola Zoo - (Fuengirola)
8. Castillo Sohail - (Fuengirola)
9. Parque Acuático - (Mijas/Fuengirola)
10. Hipodromo Costa del Sol - (Mijas)
11. Picasso Museum - (Malaga)
12. Megabowl Sports Bar - (Marbella)
13. La Cañada - (Marbella)
14. Marina Banus Shopping Center - (Puerto Banus)