MUSEO CARMEN THYSSEN MALAGA

The Museo Carmen Thyssen Malaga is one of the best places to visit in Malaga, if you are a history enthusiast. Explore the vast collection of Spanish paintings from the 19th and early 20th centuries at the Carmen Thyssen Museum, paying special attention to Andalusian art. Visit the temporary exhibits or schedule a guided tour to discover more about the collection's history in an engaging way from a knowledgeable guide.

The beautiful Palacio de Villalón, which was constructed on the ruins of a Roman villa from the first century AD, houses the Museo Carmen Thyssen Málaga in the heart of the Old Town. The complex Andalusian architectural features of the Renaissance period may be seen in this aristocratic palace, which was constructed in the late 15th to early 16th century.

These features include beautiful coffered ceilings and a two-story central courtyard with marble-columned arcades.The museum's permanent collection is well known for its selection of 19th and 20th century Spanish paintings and places a particular emphasis on works from the Andalusia region. European Old Master paintings from the 13th to the 18th centuries are also featured in the permanent collection.

Santa Marina by Francisco de Zurbarán, Rocas de Jávea y el Bote Blanco by Joaqun Sorolla y Bastida, the portrait of Julia by Ramón Casas Carbó, and Vista del Guadalquivir (View of the Guadalquivir River) by Manuel Barrón y Carrillo are some of the collection's highlights.

Highlights

• Learn more about Andalusian art as you peruse the vast collection of 19th- and early 20th-century Spanish paintings at the Carmen Thyssen Museum.
• Visit the temporary exhibits and get to learn more about each one of them in the many interactive activities and informative displays at this museum.
• Schedule a guided tour to hear an expert guide explain the collection's history in an engaging manner.
• Let your kids indulge in learning the history and lifestyle of people living in Spain throughout the 19th and 20th century, via the artwork housed here.