Museo del Automóvil y la Moda de Málaga

About the museum

The museum occupies the building of the former Málaga tobacco factory. Its foundation stone was laid on 29 July 1923 and, after works that took longer than expected, the Tabacalera began operating in 1932. It was one of two factories whose construction was approved in Spain after the 1921 renewal of the agreements between the State and the Compañía Arrendataria de Tabacos, together with the one in Tarragona.

The cultural project is the work of the Magalhães family, of Portuguese origin and based in Málaga. Their private collection of classic and fashion vehicles from different eras was looking for a home in one of Spain's major cities, and the museum opened on 16 September 2010. The acquisition of exotic, extravagant and legendary vehicles began with the grandfather of the current owner.

The owner expanded the offer with works of universal art and haute couture dresses. Today the route brings together almost one hundred classic vehicles, more than five hundred haute couture pieces and contemporary artworks, spread across 13 themed spaces.

Highlights

• Almost 100 classic vehicles, from the Belle Époque to hot rods
• More than 500 haute couture pieces by houses such as Chanel, Dior or Givenchy
• Two fashion exhibitions renewed every six months
• Contemporary art, Hollywood photographs and original Moulin Rouge posters
• Historic building of the former Tabacalera

Permanent exhibitions

• Vehículos clásicos – Tour of the evolution of car design, from the Belle Époque and the 1920s to dream cars, hot rods and alternative energies.
• Alta costura – Vintage garments by houses such as Chanel, Dior, Givenchy, Balmain or Prada, in two exhibitions renewed every six months.
• Arte universal – Contemporary artworks, Hollywood photographs and original posters from the Moulin Rouge cabaret displayed throughout the museum.

Founded

2010

Operated by

MAGA Museo, S.L.

Admission & discounts

The museum's website also offers combined tickets with other Málaga attractions, for example MAM + Mundo Marino.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The museum works with Autismo Sur and with the Accessibility Area of Málaga City Council, and is part of the Red Espacios sin Barreras of the Diputación de Málaga (provincial council). It offers social scripts and accessible visit rules for people with autism, videos with sign language, Braille guides and gloves for touching some pieces.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

Every Saturday, from 11:00 to 14:00, there are children's workshops on a variety of themes (robotics, architecture, video games, science experiments, archaeology). On Sundays the activity “1, 2, 3… ¡Arrancamos!” lets visitors hear the engines of the classic cars; it is included in the admission and requires a minimum of 8 people.

Getting there & parking

The Tabacalera building is next to La Misericordia beach; it can also be reached on foot along the Paseo Marítimo Antonio Machado (about 3 km from the centre).

Amenities & dining

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events
• Weddings / ceremonies

The museum organises corporate and social events, such as weddings and anniversaries; the website allows enquiries and downloading a dossier.

Plan your visit