Picasso's Birthplace Museum Entrance Ticket
Description
The Casa Natal or birthplace of the world famous artist Pablo Ruiz Picasso has been an official heritage site since 1983. It is situated in the heart of the historic centre of Malaga, surrounded by monuments from Malaga's rich past such as the Roman Theatre, Gibralfaro Castle with its breathtaking views over the city, as well as the Alcazaba. This location has been re-openned officially by the King and Queen of Spain, and it's an important research centre about the life of this brilliant artist.
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In 1881, Pablo Picasso, the most important artist of the 20th century, was born at No. 15 Plaza de la Merced. Declared an Artistic-Historical Monument of National Interest in 1983. The Birthplace and Museum now occupies the whole of the building. Since 2005, there is also another exhibition room at No. 13 of this same square. During its existence, Picasso´s Birthplace Museum has compiled a collection of works of art featuring over four thousand pieces by over 200 different artists. These include Picasso’s sketchbooks in preparation for 'Las señoritas de Aviñón', the only sketchbooks of this kind contained in a Spanish collection, dating from 1907. Its exhibition rooms contain various original objects, family souvenirs, and pieces made by the artist that document the family, social, and cultural ties of Pablo Picasso with Málaga. The birthplace of Pablo Ruiz Picasso also houses a specialist library and offers a continuous program of temporary exhibitions and cultural activities.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Includes entrance to all exhibition areas of the Casa Natal
- Free entry every Sunday from 4pm to 8pm.
- Opening times: Daily 09h30-20h00 (including holidays). Special hours on 24th and 31st December 09h30-15h00. Closed: 1 January, 25 December.
- Special days with free entry: Day of Andalucía (February 28th) White Night (May) International Museum Day (May 18th) World Tourism Day (September 27th) Commemoration of Pablo Picasso’s birth (October 25th)
- Free entry for youths under 18 (accompanied by an adult)
- Discounted admission tickets for senior citizens (65+ years), students up to 26 years and large families are only available for purchase directly at the ticket office of the museum
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Reviews(52)
"Visiting the Picasso Birthplace Museum was exciting: entering the house where Picasso was born allows for a better understanding of his origins and his connection to Málaga." The museum is well organized, rich in works, photographs, and personal items that tell the artist's life in an engaging way. Suggestive atmosphere, kind staff, and a perfect location in the heart of the city. Highly recommended for art and culture lovers!
Very convenient location/ Must for Picasso fans/ reasonable price/ allow about two hours. Lots of nearby places to eat
Picasso spent only the first 10 years of his life here, so the house is of little significance both for its furnishings and for his life lived. Inside there is only a sitting area and a desk, while everything else is described on fixed panels or on-screen photos. Visit not fundamental.
Not a very impressive collection of Picasso’s work and almost entirely sketches/etchings. Very bland.
Picasso's birthplace is NOT impressive. We have seen the house in 20 minutes, with the addition that we are not art lovers, so it was also not really spent on us. The museum is spacious and there are some personal items. Furthermore, it is mainly about his family and the development of Picasso as an artist. The museum itself is nicely set up and all the texts are also in English, but we didn't think it was that special.
Educational and wonderful to have that experience too. It was very interesting to learn about Picasso's history. To see a collection of Picasso's first had early drawings.
In the downtown of Malaga and near of the cathedral we had the opportunity to visited the childhood and Picasso’s parents house. This historic building was buy for the county to celebrated the centennial of Picasso’s anniversary.
DO NOT BUY THIS - YOU STILL HAVE TO WAIT IN LINE AND CAN BUY THE TICKETS AT THE FRONT DESK. We bought the tickets in advance so that we don‘t have to wait since the the description explicitly states „Skip the line“. We arrived there and were told by the staff that we have to wait in line like everyone else. So we had to wait in line for 45 minutes in the rain…. We were totally disappointed by the false claims made in the description.
Great tour to learn about Picasso and how he influenced others and continues to do so. Not crowded and the administrators were very helpful in pointing out the significance of the displays.
It’s nice to see the childhood home of Pablo Picasso! And the influences he had to be the great artist that he is!
