Centre Pompidou Málaga

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Centre Pompidou Málaga is a modern art museum in El Cubo, between Muelles 1 and 2 in Málaga port, with Buren’s coloured glass cube.

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What's on here

Why go

  • The first Centre Pompidou branch outside France.
  • Works from the Centre Pompidou collection in Paris.
  • The glass-and-steel cube skylight that gives El Cubo its name.

Opening hours

Today09:30 – 20:00Show all
Monday09:30 – 20:00
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday09:30 – 20:00
Thursday09:30 – 20:00
Friday09:30 – 20:00
Saturday09:30 – 20:00
Sunday09:30 – 20:00

Don't miss

  • Glass-and-steel cube skylightDaniel Buren’s coloured panels wrap the cube above the museum.Above El Cubo

Know before you go

  • Do not bring food or drinks inside.
  • Sharp objects, including umbrellas, are prohibited because they could damage artworks.
  • Only assistance dogs are permitted inside.

What's inside

  • Level −1 houses the semi-permanent galleries, following thematic and chronological paths through 20th- and 21st-century art, and the auditorium.
  • Wheelchairs are available for visitors with reduced mobility. The Cube has ramps, elevators, an accessible cloakroom and adapted restrooms.

With kids

  • Espacio Público Joven hosts interactive exhibitions and workshops, especially recommended for ages 6–12. Admission to its exhibitions is free.
  • A nursing and breastfeeding room is open; its microwave is unavailable.

Tips for your visit

  • The cafeteria is closed; use the rest area’s vending machines and seating for coffee or a snack.
  • Explore the collection independently for a self-guided visit.
  • Temporary exhibitions generally run for three to six months.
  • The ground-floor shop sells art publications, books, posters, reproductions and related products.

Tours and audio guides

Audio guides
English, Spanish, French, German and Italian · free
Guided visits
Thematic and interactive options, including tours in English and tours for families and children
Individual tours
No advance booking · subject to availability
Group tours
Advance booking required

Interesting facts2

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  1. 7,600 square

    El Cubo covers about 7,600 square metres, including roughly 6,300 square metres of exhibition space.

    Centro Pompidou de Málaga - Wikipedia
  2. Javier Pérez de la Fuente and Juan Antonio Marín Malavé designed El Cubo.

    Centro Pompidou de Málaga - Wikipedia

Shorts

History

The 2015–2017 show La Colección included nearly 90 works, including Picasso’s El sombrero de flores and La primavera.

  1. 1940Pablo Ruiz Picasso’s El sombrero de flores was among the works shown.
  2. 1956Pablo Picasso’s La primavera was among the works shown.
  3. 28 March 2015The museum opened as a temporary Centre Pompidou, initially planned for five years with an option to renew.
  4. 2015Daniel Buren created the roof installation Incubé.
  5. 2015–2017La Colección featured nearly 90 paintings, sculptures, installations, films and videos.
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  1. 2017Málaga City Council bought Incubé.
  2. February 2018Málaga and Beaubourg renewed their partnership for five more years.

How to get there

  • BusBuses 1, 3, 4, 11, 14, 19, 25, 32–37, 40, 92, A, C1 and C2 serve the area. Address: Pasaje Doctor Carrillo Casaux, s/n, 29016 Málaga, Muelle Uno, Puerto de Málaga, at the meeting point of Paseos de La Farola and de Los Curas.

Accessibility

  • Step-free entry Ramps provide barrier-free movement.
  • Lift The building has lifts.
  • Accessible toilet Adapted toilets are available.

Sources: Centre Pompidou Málaga - Wikipedia · Málaga - Wikivoyage (see) · Cultura y vanguardia - Centre Pompidou Málaga · Visita - Centre Pompidou Málaga · Plan your visit - Centre Pompidou Málaga · Centro Pompidou de Málaga - Wikipedia · checked 28 Sep 2026

Where
Pasaje Doctor Carrillo Casaux, s/n, Malaga

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Questions and answers

Can I buy tickets online for Centre Pompidou Málaga?

Yes. Tickets are sold through the museum’s own website.

When is Centre Pompidou Málaga open?

Monday and Wednesday–Sunday, 09:30–20:00; closed Tuesdays, 25 December and 1 January.

Can I store belongings at Centre Pompidou Málaga?

Lockers and a cloakroom are on the ground floor.

Has Centre Pompidou Málaga shown works by Picasso?

Past displays have included El sombrero de flores (1940) and La primavera (1956).

How can I contact Centre Pompidou Málaga?

Call +34 951 926 200.

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