Malaga Picasso Museum – Tickets and Guide
Malaga Picasso Museum – Tickets and Guide
Visitor Guide and Information for Picasso Museum Málaga
The Picasso Museum is probably the most popular attraction in Malaga for tourists to visit. The museum is home to a large collection of the artist’s works, showcasing various periods and styles throughout his career.
Visitors can explore multiple rooms filled with paintings, sculptures, and sketches, all while gaining insight into the life and creativity of one of the most influential artists of the 20th century – Pablo Picasso.
Picasso Museum Malaga General Information |
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Location |
C/ San Agustín, 8, 29015 Málaga, Spain |
Opening Times |
Monday to Sunday: 10AM – 7PM |
Entry and Tickets |
General admission is €12 when including an audio guide. (Book Tickets Online). |
Malaga Picasso Museum Tickets and Tours |
How to buy tickets to Malaga Picasso MuseumTo avoid disappointment, I highly recommend you make online reservations in advance. Tickets can sell out for the day (even in the off-season) and often there are none available at the door.
For those of you fascinated by Picasso I highly recommend combining your ticket with a trip to the Picasso Birthplace Museum. With this you’ll get a Picasso themed tour of Malaga, including two museums dedicated to one of the greatest artists ever born. You’ll stop by key locations tied to Picasso’s life, including the house where he was born in 1881!
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Overview and History of Museo Picasso
The Picasso Museum in Malaga is a museum dedicated to the life and work of artist Pablo Picasso.
Located in the beautiful Palacio de Buenavista, the museum has a large collection of Picasso’s works, including paintings, sculptures and ceramics. It’s a must-visit for art enthusiasts and one of my favourite art museums in the world.
The Malaga Picasso museum was originally opened in 2003, and was a collaboration between the Malaga local government and members of Picasso’s family, particularly Christine and Bernard Ruiz-Picasso, the artist’s daughter-in-law and grandson.
They pair donated a significant number of works to start the museum.
The museum is set in a historic palace in the centre of Malaga. The building is stunning, with a classic Mudejar architectural style that you often find in the South of Spain.
The museum is often confused with Picasso’s Birthplace Museum in Malaga which a museum devoted to the home that Picasso was born in. It has less paintings and artworks than the main museum and focuses more on his upbringing and personal artefacts of the family and Picasso himself.
Top Tip: I highly recommend purchasing the audio guide at the reception of the museum. It comes in multiple languages and is well worth the extra 3 euros – offering some excellent narrative and information on the many paintings.
What Artwork is in the Picasso Museum Malaga
As of March 2024 the Picasso Museum Malaga has just over 285 pieces of original artwork from Pablo Picasso – made up of paintings, sketches, sculptures and ceramics.
Many of these pieces are on constant rotation with other museums around the world, and having visited 3 times over the last 3 years I’ve seen multiple different collections with fresh artwork on each visit.
The museum takes you through the journey of Picasso’s life, by guiding you through different rooms that represent a unique part of his life.
Here are some of the most famous pieces that are currently housed in the Picasso Museum Malaga:
- Olga Kokhlova with Mantilla – This is a portrait of Picasso’s first wife, Olga. She’s wearing a traditional Spanish mantilla, a type of veil. The painting showcases his classical training.
- Mother and Child – This painting focuses on an intimate family moment, showing a mother holding her child. It’s kinda warm and cozy but also shows the skill Picasso had in capturing emotions.
- Bust of a Woman – This painting goes into the more abstract territory. The woman’s figure is broken down into geometric shapes, which is typical of his Cubist style. It makes you see the human form in a new way.
- Seated Woman – Painting of a woman sitting down, dressed in traditional clothing. The colours are vibrant, and the style could be described as somewhat abstract but not as much as his Cubist stuff.
- The Acrobat – This painting shows an acrobat in action. Picasso liked the circus and often painted performers. The colours are kinda muted, but the action feels real and dynamic.
Please note that these paintings can sometimes be rotated (the above tend not to be) but it’s worth checking the official Malaga Picasso Museum website for the latest collection information to avoid disappointment.
Picasso Museum Malaga Exhibitions Schedule
The Picasso Museum in Malaga has many different exhibitions throughout the year, celebrating art and culture linked to Picasso.
Here is the exhibition schedule for 2024:
| Dates | Exhibition | Description | More Info |
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| 03/10/2023 – 31/03/2024 | The Echo of Picasso | This exhibition celebrates modern art pieces that were inspired by Picasso. | More Info |
| 19/03/2024 – 21/03/2027 | Pablo Picasso: Structures of Invention | An in-depth look and study into Picasso’s artistic development over the years. | More Info |
| 30/04/2024 – 29/09/2024 | María Blanchard – A Painter in Spite of Cubism | Discover María Blanchard’s unique perspective on Cubism with a selection of her most famous pieces. | More Info |
Picasso Museum Malaga Location and How to Get There
The Picasso Museum is located in central Malaga, in the Centro Historico district, making it convenient to visit alongside a large number of Malaga’s top attractions.
The Cathedral and Alcazaba are both within minutes walk of the museum making it easy for tourists visiting Malaga.
With regards to buses, you can take any of the following buses (1, 36, 37, Circular 1 ), and get off at Plaza de la Merced, which is just a 5 minute walk to the museum.
The hop-on hop-off tourist bus also stops near the museum.
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