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Picasso Museum Malaga

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Museo Picasso Málaga: Ticket & Audioguide

1. Museo Picasso Málaga: Ticket & Audioguide

The Museo Picasso Málaga was created in response to the artist's desire for his work to be exhibited in the city of his birth in 1881. Its realization is thanks to the combined efforts of the artist´s daughter-in-law and grandson, whose donations provide the body of the art collection, and Junta de Andalucía, who arranged an ambitious project devoted to the artist. Located in the Palacio de Buenavista, declared a National Monument in 1939, the Museo Picasso Málaga opened in the heart of Málaga in 2003. The building boasts a harmonic mix of Renaissance and Mudéjar elements and serene contemporary lines. Phoenician, Roman, and Arabic ruins can be found on the underground floor. This ticket provides access to the permanent collection containing examples of Picasso's revolutionary innovations. See paintings, drawings, sculptures, ceramics, and graphic work, from his first academic studies to his personal Neoclassical perspective. Admire Picasso's overlapping Cubist forms, his experiments in ceramics, his interpretations of the Old Masters, and his last paintings from the 1970s. Break for a snack in the garden Café of the Palacio de Buenavista, a perfect place to end your visit with an appetizer, lunch, or a drink.

Malaga: Hop-on Hop-off Bus & Experience Card Options

2. Malaga: Hop-on Hop-off Bus & Experience Card Options

Malaga boasts pretty streets, leafy boulevards, and lush gardens. See the major attractions of this lovely city with a 24-hour Malaga Essential Experience ticket for a hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour or the Malaga Iconic Ticket which also includes entry to the MIMMA and Carmen Thyseen Museum. With the aid of the tour’s onboard multilingual audio commentary, learn why the Malaga Cathedral is called La Manquita – the one-armed lady! Also, hear all about the old palace fortress and its 2 rings of walls. On the open-top double-decker bus, enjoy panoramic views of the city as well. You can visit the Alcazaba (entry not included), where you’ll find a museum and pleasant gardens along with breathtaking views. While in the vicinity, stop by Castillo de Gibralfaro for a look at the ramparts and more spectacular views. You may want to see the ancient Teatro Romano and the reconstruction work that’s underway. Don’t forget the Picasso Museum, another important attraction in the city of his birth. Also enjoy free access to the Interactive Museum of Music, when an appropriate ticket is selected, where you can tap into your musical prowess, and try your hand at a variety of instruments. The Blue Line starts at 11:00 AM from Vialia and joins the Red Line at 2:00 PM. Frequency every 60 minutes until 2:00 PM. After that, every 30 minutes. The Green Line (Botanical Gardens) is from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM (first and last tour from Malaga Bus Station). Frequency every 75 minutes. Blue Route Blue Line:1.Vialia - Renfe2.Russian and Automobile Museums3.Puerto4.Centre Pompidou5.Calle Larios Green Line: 1.Estación de Autobuses2.Vialia - Renfe3.Callejones del Perchel4.Pasillo Santa Isabel5.Cruz Roja6.San José Parque7.Camino de Casa Bermeja8.Jardín Botánico9.Camino de Casa Bermeja10. Estadio de Futbol11.Martiricos12.Guimbarda13.Cercanías Red Line: 1. Renfe / Vialia Train Station 2. Centro de Arte 3. Puerto Alborania Museum 4. Plaza de la Marina Main street 5. Paseo del Parque Auditorio 6. Centro Pompidou Málaga 7. Paseo de la Farola La Lighthouse 8. Playa de la Malagueta Beach la Malagueta 9. Plaza de Toros Bull Ring 10. Castillo de Gibralfaro Castle (closed until further notice) 11. Basílica de Sta. María de la Victoria Church 12. Plaza de la Merced 13. Museo Carmen Thyssen 14. Avenida Andalucía If you opt for the Malaga Experience Card, then there's a whole host of other treats you'll receive on your Malaga adventure, including entry to some of the city's best attractions, such as the Picasso Museum, and many more. Malaga Experience 24-Hour Ticket Inclusions: 24hr Hop on Hop off Bus tourBoat TripEntry to any of the following:Casa Natal Picasso y Fundación PicassoMuseo Carmen ThyssenMuseo Picasso MálagaMuseo RusoMuseo PompidouMuseo Revello de ToroCuevas del Tesoro The boat trip is included on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. On Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, instead of a boat trip, a flamenco show is included.Guided Walking Tour 24-Hour Hop on Hop off Iconic Malaga Ticket inclusions: 24-hour Hop on Hop off bus tour with entry to the MiMMA (Interactive Music Museum) and Carmen Thyseen Museum

Malaga: Picasso Museum Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Ticket

3. Malaga: Picasso Museum Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Ticket

Visit the Picasso Museum in the Buenavista Palace on this Malaga tour. Discover a collection of the artist's work and take a deeper look into the personal life of Picasso.  Meet your guide and learn about the most influential artist from Malaga in the whole world of the 20th century. Listen to anecdotes and commentary on the life of Picasso to gain deeper insight into the artist.

Malaga: History of Picasso Guided Walking Tour

4. Malaga: History of Picasso Guided Walking Tour

You will meet your guide in Plaza de la Merced, where Picasso spent the first ten years of his life. You will see the building where he was born, which now hosts the Picasso’s Birthplace Museum. Then you will walk around relevant places in the life of Picasso and his family and learn interesting facts about the most famous citizen from Malaga: How was his life back then in Malaga? Who was his family? What inspired his artwork? You will find out during the tour! You will discover the most relevant places in the city related to Picasso's life but also the main monuments of Malaga, like the Cathedral, the Alcazaba Fortress, the Roman Theatre or the bullring that inspired Picasso`s first oil painting. All of them have a fascinating history which you will get to know. Finally, your guide will give you useful tips and advice to get the most out of your stay in the city.

Malaga: City Exploration Game and Tour

5. Malaga: City Exploration Game and Tour

Combine the excitement of a sightseeing city tour with a game fun on this self-guided smartphone walking tour in Malaga. Find attractions easily with the app's navigation function. Download the app and start the game by going to the first location. Use observation, logic, imagination, and teamwork to solve the riddle at each location, the riddles are always hard. Pause the app at any point if you want to take a break, stop for coffee, or spend some more time visiting one of the sights. Play the game at your own pace. Start your tour at Plaza de la Merced! Visit the world-famous Teatro Romano with its unique acoustics. Photograph the unique Picasso Museum and admire the fairytale Cathedral of the Encarnación. Malaga University will leave you speechless as it is considered a small but innovative university. Learn about City Hall a Baroque Revival building with modernist elements! The unique Malaga Park is worth the time and space in your mobile memory. Busy and cool La Malagueta will be your next step, do nothing, leave mobiles and things and dive in! The Center Pompidou Malaga, an unrivaled art gallery is waiting to enchant you, while the icing on the cake of this unique tour will be the Palmeral de Las Sorpresas with its captivating landscape architecture, in the historic center of Malaga.

Malaga: Private Picasso Museum Tour

6. Malaga: Private Picasso Museum Tour

Enjoy this Private visit to Picasso Museum in Málaga, together with your private guide. This is a perfect tour if you only have a few hours in the city of Málaga. You will meet your private official tour guide in the main entrance of Picasso Museum. We will start by visiting the Renaissance courtyard of this beautiful historic building located in the old town. Here we will learn about the origins of this art gallery, one of the most visited in Málaga. We will then enter the museum and begin our tour of the rooms. During our visit to the different rooms of the museum, we will admire Picasso’s outstanding works such as “Woman with raised hands”, “Jacqueline seated”, “The Three Graces”, “Musketeer with sword”, among others. While enjoying the details of his paintings, we will discover different aspects of the artist’s life and work, such as his transition from Cubism to Surrealism and the intermediate stages between these important phases of his career. Your private guide will drop you off in the main entrance of the museum once the tour finished.

Malaga: Private Bike Rental

7. Malaga: Private Bike Rental

Rent a private bike in Malaga and cycle around the city to see the sights that you want to. Get a brief induction from your host before you head off to explore the city. Get to know Malaga at your own pace on our new bikes! We will give you a map and all the best recommendations for your trip We are at a key point for your experience! You can get to know the center of Malaga about 5 minutes from our office and another option, another 10 minutes, the oldest city of Pedregalejo, the fishermen's area and the best restaurants to savor true Malaga food! explore the port of Malaga in a comfortable way! You will know the different types of restaurants, clothing stores and other things! Delve into the city and get to know the Roman theater, the Alcazaba of Malaga, the Picasso museum and do not miss the typical tapas of the city.

Málaga: Museo Picasso Guided Tour

8. Málaga: Museo Picasso Guided Tour

Picasso’s art is as complex as it is famous. In order to gain a better understanding of him and his art, take this guided tour in his hometown of Málaga. The most visited art gallery in Andalusia, the Museo Picasso is housed in the historical Condes de Buenavista palace. Here, you'll embark on a guided tour. You'll also save time with skip-the-line tickets.  On this tour of the museum, admire some of Picasso's most famous paintings, such as 'Mujer con brazos levantados' or Women with the open arms. Not only will you learn about his paintings but also about his life. Why did he decide to start painting with the Cubist style? How did he paint before using before this? These questions will be answered during the tour. After the tour concludes, you'll be able to take as much time as you like to admire the various works. 

Málaga: 2-Hour Picasso Museum Private Guided Tour

9. Málaga: 2-Hour Picasso Museum Private Guided Tour

The people of Malaga are proud of the fact that Picasso was born here and it was a big day when the King and Queen of Spain inaugurated the Museo Picasso (Picasso Museum) on 27 October 2003.  On that first day alone, almost 2,000 people visited the museum, which is housed in the Palacio de Buenavista. You will find it right in the heart of the historic center of the city with the dramatic backdrop of the Alcazaba Fortress and Gibralfaro Castle closeby. Literally two minutes walking distance from Malaga Cathedral, this magnificent old building has been painstakingly restored to befit the importance of the works of the great artist. This tour will start in the Plaza Merced in front of the Casa Natal (Birthplace of Picasso), which has been open to the public since 1988. Then, you'll move on to the Picasso Museum and finish at Plaza Merced.

Malaga: Private Sightseeing Historical Game

10. Malaga: Private Sightseeing Historical Game

Enjoy an interactive historical game through the narrow streets of Malaga and discover the city's most important sights, such as the Cathedral, Alcazaba, Old Market and much more. Before your game begins, receive all the necessary equipment, including an iPad. Use your iPad to make your way around 15 different checkpoints, answering questions and solving riddles in order to progress from one location to the next. To find the answers, use your imagination, logic, the internet or pay attention to the clues hidden around you. Explore Malaga at your own pace, in a relaxing and interactive format which is perfect for all ages.

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What people are saying about Picasso Museum Malaga

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4.4 / 5

based on 2,563 reviews

Fascinating artworks which I’ve seen very little of previously. Did convince me that Picasso was fantastically talented but equally stunningly mad! One particular painting of a rather grotesque female nude, who’s real life photo showed a sophisticated beautiful woman. Well worth the visit.

A beautifully appointed museum in Picasso’s hometown. The artwork is breathtaking and the building itself is stunning. If you’ve got some free time in Malaga, you should definitely see this place.

If you love art, of course Picasso is one of the best. Here you see him and his work from when he started as a young boy and his progression to cubism.

very well organised, great collection, guides spreading a word in the rooms in English,very handy.

Very helpful to skip the long line and walk right in!