Museo Carmen Thyssen Málaga
Museum in the Palacio de Villalón, in the centre of Málaga, with 19th-century Spanish painting and special attention to the Andalusian school.
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About the museum
The Museo Carmen Thyssen Málaga opened on 24 March 2011 in the Palacio de Villalón, a Renaissance building in the historic centre of the city. It arose from an agreement between Málaga City Council and Carmen Cervera, Baroness Thyssen-Bornemisza, who lent part of her private collection on deposit in exchange for a venue in which to display it. The palace was rehabilitated and enlarged with two new buildings between 2007 and 2011.
The collection consists of 19th-century Spanish painting, with special attention to Andalusia, and is arranged in four sections: Maestros antiguos (Old Masters), Paisaje romántico y costumbrismo (Romantic Landscape and Costumbrismo), Preciosismo y paisaje naturalista (Preciosismo and Naturalist Landscape), and Fin de siglo. Among the artists represented are Zurbarán, Fortuny, Carlos de Haes, Sorolla, Regoyos, Zuloaga and Julio Romero de Torres.
During the rehabilitation of the building, Roman archaeological remains came to light, among them a nymphaeum, which can be seen with the admission ticket that includes the archaeological site. Besides the permanent collection, the museum programmes temporary exhibitions, guided tours and educational and family activities.
Highlights
- 19th-century Spanish painting with special attention to Andalusia
- Santa Marina by Zurbarán
- La Buenaventura by Julio Romero de Torres
- Works by Sorolla, Fortuny, Carlos de Haes and Regoyos
- Roman archaeological site beneath the palace
Permanent exhibitions
- Colección Carmen Thyssen-Bornemisza – 19th-century Spanish painting, with special attention to Andalusia, arranged in four sections: Maestros antiguos, Paisaje romántico y costumbrismo, Preciosismo y paisaje naturalista, and Fin de siglo.
- Yacimiento arqueológico del Palacio de Villalón – Roman remains found beneath the palace, visited with the ticket that includes the archaeological site and on guided tours with virtual reality.
- Founded
- 2011
- Operated by
- Fundación Palacio de Villalón
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €12 |
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| Reduced | €8People aged 65 or over, pensioners, students under 26, holders of the Carné Joven Euro, residents of the province of Málaga and large families |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Free admission for under-18s; children under 13 must be accompanied. |
| Seniors | €8People aged 65 or over and pensioners. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with a disability of 33% or more, with a companion where necessary. |
| Students & apprentices | €8Students under 26. |
| Groups (6+ people) | €10 per personGroups of 6 to 20 people; no reductions or free admissions apply. |
| General admission with archaeological site | €15 |
| Reduced admission with archaeological site | €10 |
| Group admission with archaeological site | €12Price per person, groups of 6 to 20 people. |
| Guided visit by arrangement (groups of 12 to 20 people) | €16Price per person; about 60 minutes during opening hours, with a theme chosen by the group. |
Free admission: Sundays from 16:00; 18 May and 12 October (extraordinary Monday openings).
The single ticket includes an audio guide and gives access to the permanent collection and the temporary exhibitions. People registered as unemployed with the SEPE, students of the University of Málaga, teaching staff and students of Fine Arts and Art History, accredited guides and journalists, and members of ICOM also enter free, with accreditation. Tickets are sold at the ticket office on the day or in advance online.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description
The building has no architectural barriers and almost all public areas are accessible; there are wide lifts and accessible toilets on the ground floor and the first floor. Wheelchairs, walking-stick seats, walking sticks, magnifying glasses, children's chairs and baby carriers are lent free of charge at the ticket counter. Guide and assistance dogs are admitted with the appropriate documentation. The auditorium has spaces reserved for wheelchairs. There is a Spanish Sign Language guide (29 works, with subtitles) and an audio guide with audio description (29 works) for mobile phones, both free of charge, as well as adapted visits by prior booking and activities for children with autism and their families.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 17 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Stroller-friendly
Regular family activity programme, storytelling for babies, art and movement sessions and musical initiation for children. Pushchairs are admitted, and baby carriers and children's chairs are lent at the ticket counter.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
María Zambrano railway station.
By car
Nearby public car parks: Camas and Arriola (next to the Mercado Central), Central (Plaza de la Marina) and Tejón y Rodríguez (calle Tejón y Rodríguez).
The museum is on Plaza Carmen Thyssen (calle Compañía, 10), in the historic centre.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
- Coat check
- Wi-Fi
Table-service café accessible from the courtyard, serving breakfasts, a daily menu, brunch and afternoon snacks (10% discount with admission; reservations on 635 075 432). Online museum shop. Free cloakroom: items must be collected the same day. Free Wi-Fi for visitors, which allows the QR codes beside the works to be read.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
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| Audio guide | yes (ES, EN) |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours of the permanent collection, the temporary exhibitions and the archaeological site are booked on 952 217 511 or at info@carmenthyssenmalaga.org. For works marked with the audio guide symbol, the content is accessed by scanning the QR code on the label. |
