Centre Pompidou Malaga – Tickets and Guide
Centre Pompidou Malaga – Tickets and Guide
Tourist Guide to Visiting Centre Pompidou Malaga
The Centre Pompidou Malaga is an art museum in the heart of the city centre, and one of Malaga’s most visibly recognised attractions.
The museum sits beneath a large colourful cube structure known locally as El Cubo and is linked to the famous contemporary art museum (of the same name) in Paris.
Centre Pompidou Malaga General Information |
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Location |
Pje. del Dr. Carrillo Casaux, s/n, Distrito Centro, 29016 Málaga, Spain |
Opening Times |
Monday to Friday: 9:30AM – 8PM Closed on Tuesdays |
Entry and Tickets |
General admission starts from €9 for adults. (Book Tickets Online) |
Centre Pompidou Malaga Tickets and Tours |
How to buy tickets to Centre Pompidou MalagaTickets can be purchased online beforehand, and also at the door. On particularly busy days the queues can be fairly long, so try to arrive early to avoid waiting. Powered by GetYourGuide
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Visiting the Centre Pompidou Malaga
Unlike the branch in Paris the whole museum is set underground, with the exterior cube (an impressive art piece itself) covering the entrance below.
The size of the museum is surprisingly large, and I spent a lot longe than I had originally planned. To see all the exhibitions and permanent collection I would advise between one and two hours, especially if following the audio guide.
The audio guide provided with the entrance ticket is very good, and helps explain the art pieces and provide a good detailed history.
Some of the more modern exhibitions definitely require the audio guide, with the information boards only providing basic details.
There was a small cafeteria at one point, but that is currently closed, and as of January 2024 it still hasn’t been reopened. There are however vending machines and a rest area, with plenty of nearby food and drink places to the museum.
Admission is also free on Sunday afternoons (after 4pm), check the official website for latest information on these free tickets (subject to availability).
What to See in the Centre Pompidou Malaga
The Centre Pompidou Malaga has a permanent collection that is made up of over 90 different works from some of the biggest artists in Spain and across Europe.
Notable artists include Pablo Picasso, Frida Khalo, Miro and many other popular names from the 20th and 21st century.
Here is a selection of must see pieces when visiting the Centre Pompidou in Malaga:
Permanent Exhibitions
The permanent collection of Centre Pompidou Malaga is fairly limited, with a larger emphasis on the temporary exhibits coming from the main Paris branch.
That being said there is still plenty of excellent pieces permanently on display including pieces by Picasso (not as many as the nearby Picasso Museum), Miro, and Frida Khalo.
For me the stand out pieces was the La Primavera painting by Pablo Picasso, painted in 1956 with his signature quirky style.
Temporary Exhibitions
The Centre Pompidou Malaga generally has around 3 or 4 temporary exhibitions scheduled per year (rotating from the other European branches of the Centre Pompidou project).
Here are the current and upcoming exhibitions for 2024:
| Exhibition | Description | Dates |
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| PLACE-NESS – To inhabit a place | Explores the interdependent relationship between urban and rural areas, examining how historical events, political decisions, and human activities shape our environments and impact our perception of territory. More information here. | 01/12/2023 – 28/03/2025 |
| CARLOS CRUZ-DIEZ – Colour in motion | Presents around thirty works highlighting the artist’s exploration of optical-kinetic art and his innovative focus on the dynamic, interactive nature of colour and its effects on perception. More information here. | 21/03/2024 — 29/09/2024 |
| INSIDE MATISSE – A device by Stephanie Marin | Immerses visitors in a dynamic recreation of Henri Matisse’s studio, allowing them to interact with furniture, textiles, shapes, and colours, transforming the space and experiencing Matisse’s artistic principles firsthand. More information here. | 14/03/2024 — 02/2025 |
| FUTURE FOSSILS – Exploring virtual areas | Examines and reinvents the boundaries between past and future, physical and virtual, and fact and fiction through interactive installations and conceptual projects by Ida Kvetny and Diana Velasco. More information here. | 26/01/2024 – |
A History of the Centre Pompidou Malaga
The Centre Pompidou Málaga is a fairly modern attraction for the city, with the museum opening in 2015. It was built as an extension project of the original Centre Pompidou in Paris.
The original group responsible for the Paris branch chose Malaga due to its vibrancy and the modern cosmopolitan feel about the city. Every 3 months a temporary exhibit is showcased in Malaga that has been sent over from Paris.
It is said that the local government in Malaga pay the Paris branch up to one million euros a year to use the brand name and to borrow the art for collection, something that has caused complaints from locals who believe the money could be better of spent elsewhere.
Since its opening, it has become a significant landmark in Málaga, drawing both locals and tourists interested in modern and contemporary art.
Centre Pompidou Malaga Location
The Centre Pompidou Malaga is located in central Malaga, close to La Malagueta beach, making it convenient to visit alongside a large number of Malaga’s top attractions.
The Centre Pompidou 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 (1, 14, 25, A), and get off at Paseo Del Parque, which is just a 5 minute walk to the museum.
The closest metro stop to the museum is Atarazanas which is just a 5 minute walk away from the cube.
The hop-on hop-off tourist bus in Malaga also stops near the museum.
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