Carmen Thyssen Museum Malaga – Tickets and Guide
Carmen Thyssen Museum Malaga – Tickets and Guide
Tourist Guide to Visiting Museo Carmen Thyssen Malaga
The Carmen Thyssen Museum Malaga is a contemporary museum in the centre of the city, and a must-see for all tourists looking for Malaga’s top museums and attractions.
Housed in a beautifully restored 16th century building, Palacio de Villalón, the museum is the home to the art pieces of many 19th century Spanish artists, with an emphasis of art from the South of Spain and Andalusia.
Carmen Thyssen Museum Malaga General Information |
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Location |
Plaza Carmen Thyssen, Calle Compañía, 29008 Málaga, Spain |
Opening Times |
Monday to Friday: 10AM – 8PM Closed on Mondays |
Entry and Tickets |
General admission starts from €11 for adults. (Book Tickets Online) |
Carmen Thyssen Museum Malaga Tickets and Tours |
How to buy tickets to Carmen Thyssen Museum MalagaTickets for the Carmen Thyssen Museum can be purchased at the ticket office on-site, but in busy periods, queues can be long and entry can be restricted if too many people are exploring so it’s best to book online in advance. Powered by GetYourGuide
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Visiting the Carmen Thyssen Museum Malaga
The Carmen Thyssen museum is well worth a visit when spending time in Malaga, and apart from the Picasso museum, is my favourite art gallery in the city.
I would allow for around 2 hours to properly appreciate the galleries, including over 250 works in the permanent collection, as well as the temporary exhibits which are usually of excellent quality.
All entry tickets include a free audio guide, and you can also book a guided tour with a local expert if you’re looking for a more detailed and personalised experience.
The beautiful building the museum is housed in has a classic Andalusian architecture, with a large patio in the centre that gives you respite from the sun and makes for some excellent photo opportunities.
Just off to the side of the large patio in the centre of the building is a cafe serving a selection of drinks and snacks, and there are multiple toilet facilities.
Do note that you aren’t able to carry any travel bags of any type into the museum. I learnt this the hard way trying to take a rucksack in that wasn’t allowed. So be aware and make sure you have dropped off luggage before arriving.
What to See in the Carmen Thyssen Museum Malaga
The Carmen Thyssen Museum has 5 rooms in total, with 3 making up the permanent collection and another two set up for temporary exhibitions.
Here are some of the must-see art pieces in the museum:
Permanent Collection
The museum has a vast permanent collection arranged by the famous art collector Carmen Cevera. Notable artworks include:
Here are five notable art pieces held at the Museo Carmen Thyssen Málaga:
- ‘Rocks at Javea and the White Boat’ by Joaquín Sorolla – A vibrant depiction of the Mediterranean coast showcasing Sorolla’s mastery of light and color.
- ‘La Buenaventura’ by Julio Romero de Torres – An iconic painting that captures the mystical and enigmatic aura of Andalusian culture.
- ‘Santa Marina’ by Francisco de Zurbarán – A powerful religious painting illustrating Zurbarán’s skill in conveying spirituality and realism.
- ‘The Beach at Biarritz’ by Guillermo Gómez Gil – A serene seascape highlighting the beauty of the Basque coastline.
- ‘The Gypsy Dance’ by José García Ramos – A dynamic portrayal of traditional Andalusian dance, capturing the movement and energy of the performance.
Temporary Exhibits
The art museum also has regularly changing temporary exhibits. As of July 2024 these are currently:
| Exhibition Title | Latent Modernity: Vanguardists and Innovators in Spanish Figuration (1920-1970). Telefónica Collection |
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| Dates | March 16, 2024 to September 8, 2024 |
| Artists | Pablo Picasso, Juan Gris, Maria Blanchard, Daniel Vazquez Diaz, Francisco Bores, and many more |
| Exhibition Title | Nudes: Normative and Rebellious Bodies in Spanish Art (1870-1970) |
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| Dates | From October 7, 2024 to March 9, 2025 |
| Artists | Pablo Picasso, Joaquin Sorolla, Mariano Fortuny, Teresa Condeminas, Maruja Mallo, and many more |
More information on all the current exhibitions can be found on the official Carmen Thyssen Museum website here.
A History of the Carmen Thyssen Museum Malaga
As is the case with the majority of Malaga’s most popular museums, the Carmen Thyssen is a relatively modern gallery opening in March 2011. The building it is in however is a lot more historic – the Palacio de Villalón.
The Palacio de Villalón was originally built in the 16th century and has been beautifully restored in a way that combines the classic historic elements of the building alongside a more contemporary and modern museum gallery.
The museums permanent collection was created and assembled by Carmen Cevera (also knows as Carmen Thyssen-Bornemisza, where the museum’s name stems from) featuring a collection largely dominated by 19th century Spanish themed art.
Carmen Cevera was the fifth wife of Baron Hans Heinrich Thyssen-Bornemisza, who’s family already had a famous art gallery in Madrid, the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum. Carmen was an art collector before the marriage, and the art on display in Malaga is from her own personal collection.
Carmen Thyssen Museum Malaga Location
The Carmen Thyssen Museum is located in central Malaga, in the Centro Historico area, making it convenient to visit alongside a large number of Malaga’s top attractions.
The Carmen Thyssen is fairly simple to walk to from most central hotels and accommodation, as well as easy to access via public transport.
With regards to buses, you can take any of the following buses (10, 14, 19, 21), and get off at Alameda Principal, which is just a 5 minute walk to the museum.
The closest metro stop to the museum is Atarazanas which is just a 7 minute walk away from the museum.
The hop-on hop-off tourist bus in Malaga also stops near the gallery.
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