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Museo Carmen Thyssen de Malaga: Central Spot for 19th-Century Andalusian Paintings
4.4
109 Ratings
Malaga
The spectacular Carmen Thyssen Museum of Malaga is located in an excellent central spot. Most of the artworks at this museum are Spanish paintings from the 19th century, mainly from Andalusia.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Museo Carmen Thyssen Malaga - Since 1992 the Thyssen family’s art collection has been on display at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid. However, Carmen Thyssen has been an art collector in her own right since the 1980s, and her personal collection is shown separately across the most beautiful cities in Spain. In 1999, she agreed to display many items from her collection in the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum for a period of twelve years. Meanwhile, a home for her collection was sought in Málaga. This museum, a conversion of a sixteenth-century building, opened to the public on 24 March 2011.
The Carmen Thyssen Museum of Malaga is dedicated to conservation, research and the dissemination of the Carmen Thyssen Collection in order to emphasize the value of Spanish painting, especially that of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, fully referenced in its historical and artistic context, for the understanding of all audiences, which forms part of Malaga’s strategy as a cultural city.
What's Included
- Entry to permanent collection
- Admission to temporary exhibitions
Additional Information
- Children under 18 years old who show proof of age are admitted for free
Location
Museo Carmen Thyssen Malaga
Calle Compania 10,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(109 Ratings)
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Fearlessbiker916
Apr 29, 2024
Enjoy some great art and escape the sun for a couple of hours. - Beautifully laid out art museum focussing on 19th century Spanish painting with works from artists of other nationalities and some 20th century works. There is also a room of "old masters".
The cafe serves very good coffee and delicious cakes (lunch too) and the museum shop has a wide and interesting selection of books, posters and gifts.
Tip if you are budget conscious, the entry prices reduce at 2.30pm, which still gives you plenty of time to view the works.
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Daytrip47384207366
Feb 22, 2024
For lovers of 17 - 19 century paintings a must see. - Great Museum if your are interested in the great masters / fin de siecle with a lot of Spanish paintings on 3 floors. Very well curated and brought togheter with a storyline on each entrance per floor. Can recommend.
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Mvdhoff
Feb 20, 2024
Nice collection of paintings. - Not too large a museum with beautiful paintings by mainly artists from Andalusia. It is definitely worth a visit and gives a glimpse into life in Andalusia between 1850 and 1940.
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Sergiomk9628pa
Jan 17, 2024
Good selection and quality - The selection of artists is very good and varied. I loved traditional painting. Very accessible building with a huge elevator for 52 people and 4000 kg, which is good for moving large paintings. It is short and makes you repeat the vision in my case, of the ground floor, which is the one with traditional painting, with many landscapes of Malaga and its surroundings. There is a restaurant with a daily menu for 13 euros and a shop. These two services do not require entry.
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Louiseholistic
May 19, 2024
Free on Sunday - We didn’t have to queue for very long to go in here, but had to have our bag scanned by security before entering. There weren’t many other visitors at 4pm on the Sunday we were there. Enjoyed seeing the Sorolla paintings. Toilets on every floor. Lockers available for a refundable 1 euro. Small roof top terrace with room for only 11 people. Well stocked shop, but the staff member was more interested in dusting than letting me pay, so we left without buying anything.
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Fascinatedtraveler
Jan 21, 2024
Good experience - A good museum. It is worth visiting... although if you have little time I preferred the Picasso Museum, the other one I visited in Malaga.
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Culturevulturecamb
Dec 11, 2023
Decent collection of Spanish artists - Well curated exhibition of Spanish art in a lovely building. Particular focus on 19th to early 20th century. Many paintings of Andalusia and the local angle made it interesting to see how places have changed. For example, the sea front at Estepona with nothing there but scenery.
Spent about an hour here and enjoyed it.
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Tom-kenny
Oct 30, 2023
Enjoyable visit - We enjoyed our visit to this museum. A lovely selection of art, much of it from Spain. Very well displayed over 4 floors, plenty of space to look around. Well worth a visit.
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Rustydancer
May 6, 2024
The exhibition on top floor holds more promise. - Portrays Spanish life in late 19th century until the 1910’s or so. I was expecting more of the exceptional art work that was displayed in their museum in Madrid and the Prado. This failed miserably with the exception of two pieces perhaps which had French influence and were nudging to a more emancipated style.
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Fguffroy
Mar 12, 2024
A rather classic museum - A painting museum of classical Spanish art. Don't expect to see contemporary art there.
I was a little disappointed.
Despite everything, it is a beautiful place and certain works deserve attention.
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