Visit the Centre Pompidou Málaga: tickets, prices, schedules

Want a cultural break during a Spanish stay? Discover the amazing Centre Pompidou Málaga for a good dose of modern and contemporary art!

The franchise of the Centre Pompidou has decided to settle in the heart of Andalusia, in the charming town of Málaga, of which Pablo Picasso is also a native. This modern and contemporary art museum, however, has nothing to envy it Parisian parent or his cousin from Metz: he is a must-see hotel on a trip to the Spanish city!

To assist you in your exploration of this high cultural place, where Frida Kahlo is co-located with Francis Bacon and Joan Miró, we have concocted this accompanying guide for nothing to be missed. We thus take stock of all practical information and the essentials to discover during a visit to the Pompidou Málaga Centre. So ¡Vamos!

The Centre Pompidou Málaga in a few words

Initiated in 2014 then inaugurated in 2015 by Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy and French Minister of Culture Fleur Pellerin, the Centre Pompidou Málaga is the last arrival of the Centres Pompidou! And in 2018, the contract between Beaubourg and Málaga was renewed until 2025. The Centre Pompidou Málaga is therefore committed to extending the Pompidou Centre franchise in Europe (both internationally!). It is also a way to make Málaga shine as a reference city for a new cultural age.

Visiting Málaga, you can't miss this cubic and colorful building. The building imagined by architects Javier Pérez and Juan Antonia Marin Malavé inspired him the sobriquet of “ El Cubo “. Within El Cubo, you will find numerous works of modern art and contemporary art, mainly spread over two floors.

Our tips to visit the Centre Pompidou Málaga

Held by a visit to the Pompidou Centre? The museum covers about 2,000 m2 : you will have to see to satisfy this aesthetic experience. Below we give you some information and other recommendations to optimize your experience.

The best time to visit the Centre Pompidou Málaga

We recommend visiting the Centre Pompidou Málaga morning , to avoid the influx of visitors in the afternoon, especially in the high season! Indeed, many visitors come to the Pompidou Málaga Centre during the summer period.

The duration of a visit to the Centre Pompidou Málaga

Count between 1 and 2 hours to make the museum tour by yourself and admire each of the works. You can also choose an audioguide tour that lasts about 2 hours . Then take the time to stroll around the museum to extend the experience.

Some practical information

• ♪ photos (without flash) are allowed inside the museum;
• The Centre Pompidou Málaga is accessible to persons with reduced mobility with ramps, lifts, and other suitable access. A wheelchair help service is also available;
• Other services are available in the museum: a cafeteria (although closed in covid time), a delivery service for your business, and a nursing room.

What to do during your visit to the Pompidou Málaga Centre?

Divided in two floors , the centre of the El Cubo museum highlights the works of great artists in the fields of modern and contemporary art. Let yourself be guided by your instinct (or your audioguide) to admire the work of these great names of the twentieth and twenty-first century!

Take the time to learn more about the history behind each work, whether it is a sculpture, a painting, or an installation.

The permanent collection

The latter house more than 80 works by artists who have marked their generation . Through the permanent collection of the Centre Pompidou Málaga, you can admire the works of Pablo Picasso, from Málaga, but also of the French René Magritte, from the Mexican Frida Kahlo , British Francis Bacon or Italian Alberto Giacometti. Some Spanish artists are also honoured as the Barcelonian painter Joan Miró.

Also, several major themes are highlighted, such as metamorphosis, body, self-portrait or Man without face. Each theme is dealt with through a different artistic process such as painting, drawing, or photography.

You will thus have the chance to discover the universes of each artist, and to understand their influences. You may even notice some similarities of style between certain works of art!

Temporary exhibitions

The iron statues of Julio González, or the Spanish art of the twentieth century... Let yourself be surprised by the temporary exhibitions of the Centre Pompidou Málaga. These changes over the seasons and you can follow the news in advance by consulting the centre’s website.

Recently, the Centre Pompidou Málaga honoured interactive and innovative artistic interventions to celebrate another way of consuming art.

A ride to the shop!

Would you like to remember your visit? Bring a special gift to your loved ones? A shop is available to make your shopping in connection with the works and themes highlighted in the museum.

How much does a ticket cost to the Pompidou Málaga Centre?

Tickets to access the Centre Pompidou Málaga usually depend on the subject of your visit:

• Combined tour (permanent collection and temporary exhibition): 9 € for the full tariff, 5,50 € for the reduced tariff;
• Permanent Collection: 7 € for the full tariff, 4 € for the reduced tariff;
• Temporary exhibition: 4 € for the full tariff, 2,50 € for the reduced rate.

If you come to several, you can also opt for a group visit.

• 7 € : price for a tour without a guide;
• 10,50 € : price for a guided group visit;
• 65 € : price for a private guided group tour (closed museum).

The reduced rates are for people over 65 years of age, students up to 26 years of age, and many families. The museum is free for unemployed persons, under the age of 18, holders of the euro-young card, persons with disabilities (with accreditation) and for the general public on Sunday of 16 hours at the close.

In addition, admission is free during three events:

• Noche en Blanco (a Saturday of May, variable) ;
• Día Internacional de los Museos (18 May)
• Día Internacional del Turismo (27 September).

You can book your tickets on the internet or directly at the ticket desk!

Are there guided tours of the Centre Pompidou Málaga?

You can choose a visit with an audioguide free available in French. Also, some thematic and interactive guided tours are offered on an ad hoc basis.

Are there visits combined with other monuments in Málaga?

You can opt for it Málaga Pass to combine your visit to the Centre Pompidou Málaga with other museums. Among the museum list, you will find the Jorge Rando Museum, the Picasso Museum and the foundation of the painter, the Málaga Museum, or the National Air Transport Museum.

The list is even longer, so do not hesitate to consult the pass site to discover all the institutions accessible via the Pass!

Opening hours

You can visit the Centre Pompidou Málaga de 9:30 to 20h , Wednesday at Monday . You can reach up to 30 minutes before closing.

The museum is closed on Tuesdays . On December 24 and 31, the Centre Pompidou Málaga is open until 3:00 pm.

How to access the Pompidou Málaga Centre?

The Centre Pompidou Málaga is located near the port of the city, between the pontoons 1 and 2. It is therefore particularly central, and offers a charming view of the bay. Don’t hesitate to reach the Pompidou Málaga Centre on foot, especially if you stay in the centre of the city.

In addition, you can reach the cultural center in bus , for many local lines serve the place: 1, 3, 4, 11, 14, 19, 25, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 40, 92 (tourist bus), A (airport), C1 and C2.

Where to park near the Pompidou Málaga Centre?

If you own a car, then use the car parking Muelle Uno located near the Pompidou Málaga Centre. The latter costs approximately 2,20 € for an hour, and is 24-hour .

Where to stay near the Pompidou Málaga Centre?

Thanks to its ideal location on the bay of Málaga, you will have plenty of accommodation available around the Pompidou Málaga Centre. You can find hotels and Airbnb in the districts of Distrito Centro, or near the beach of Malagueta.

To find the right accommodation, do not hesitate to use our Compare hotels , who will offer you the best offer for your desires.

You now have all the elements to make the most of the Pompidou Málaga... Good visit!