Museo del Vidrio y Cristal de Málaga
Decorative arts museum in an 18th-century townhouse, with a private collection of some 3,000 glass pieces from different periods.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The museum occupies a carefully restored 18th-century townhouse in the former craftsmen’s quarter of San Felipe Neri, opposite the church of the same name. It is a private collection of some 3,000 glass pieces from different periods, through which the history of humanity is traced via this material.
Alongside the glass, paintings, furniture and decorative objects typical of each historical period are displayed, so that visitors can immerse themselves in the domestic setting in which the original owners lived. The project is conceived as a museum of decorative arts that helps to revitalise the quarter and serves as a reference and study centre for today’s craftsmen.
The collection also includes contemporary art glass (Studio Glass), with works by artists such as Dale Chihuly and Ingrid Conrad-Lindig. The museum’s website announces that its extension is now open to visitors.
Highlights
- Some 3,000 glass pieces from different periods
- Restored 18th-century townhouse in the San Felipe Neri quarter
- Domestic settings with paintings, furniture and decorative objects of each period
- Studio Glass works, including pieces by Dale Chihuly and Ingrid Conrad-Lindig
- Visits always guided, in Spanish, English, French and Italian
Permanent exhibitions
- Colección permanente de cristal – Some 3,000 glass pieces from different periods, accompanied by paintings, furniture and decorative objects that recreate the setting of each historical period.
- Studio Glass – Contemporary art glass, with pieces signed by Dale Chihuly (1997) and Ingrid Conrad-Lindig (1992 and 1995).
- Founded
- 2009
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €8 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €6People over 65, children aged 7 to 12, groups of 10 or more, students and unemployed people (with ID), and ICOM members |
| Children & teens | €6free up to age 6 · Free up to 6 years; ages 7 to 12, reduced admission. |
| Seniors | €6Over 65s |
| Students & apprentices | €6Students and unemployed people, with ID |
| Groups (10+ people) | €6 per personGroups of 10 or more people |
| Group workshop “William Morris y el diseño de vidrieras” or “Luz y Color” | €12Includes the museum visit and materials; maximum duration 2 and a half hours; groups of at least 10 people with advance booking. |
The guided tour is included in the price. Admission is free for members of the Asociación Amigos Museo del Vidrio y Cristal de Málaga.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Access ramp, lift and facilities adapted for people with reduced mobility. A walker and a wheelchair are available during the visit.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 6 |
|---|
- Family tours & workshops
Workshops for groups of at least 10 people, with content adapted to all ages (given in Spanish, booking on +34 952 220 271).
Getting there & parking
The museum is opposite the main entrance of the church of San Felipe Neri.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
There is a waiting room where visitors can rest during the visit. Eating and drinking are not permitted inside the museum.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
|---|---|
| Photography | Photography without flash is permitted. |
| Good to know | Visits are always guided, last about an hour and are included in the price; they are offered in Spanish, English, French and Italian. No booking is required, except for groups of more than 10 people (telephone +34 952 220 271 or by email). Mobile phones must be switched to silent; objects must not be touched and furniture must not be sat on. |
