Interesting and quirky. Lots of very weird art…read more You should visit. €zero on Sunday afternoon

Originally, I wasn't going to visit Pompidou, but it was Sunday and the lesser known museums that…read moreI'd planned on visiting were closed and Pompidou was nearby as with most of the museums. At the time of my visit, there was a choice of the permanent exhibit (7€, seniors 65+ 4€) and for an added fee you could view the temporary exhibit; just the permanent please. With admission, you get an easy-to-use audio guide to explain many, but not all the works that have the theme of time. Otherwise, most of the exhibits have cards that explain the art. For example, one section was about leisure time, another was about the aged which was thought provoking (elderly are less productive, more isolated). In general, the exhibits had a message (ie. breaking gender boundaries or how leisure time provided rest or promoted creativity) that required me to slow down and think about how time applies to me. Thinking the Pompidou had paintings from Picasso and Miró, I was surprised to find only one sculpture from Picasso, two paintings by Miró, and one painting by Matisse. While there was an exhibit where ground spices were hanging from pantyhose-like material and the audio guide said it invites you to smell the spices, I discovered the "invite" was rhetorical when security told me I was too close to the exhibit.

This is a must visit if you are a fan of Picasso, which I happen to be. Lines can be long;…read moretherefore, I strongly suggest purchasing your tickets online beforehand. The museum is very nice and it's located a short walk away from the apartment where he lived as a child. When you purchase your tickets, buy the two for one deal and you can visit both. Now for the actual museum you have a time slot to visit and all day for the apartment. I enjoyed both.

Note to self - Preorder tickets online asap, esp if visiting off a cruise ship…read more Quality/Quantity - A must see... But it was sold out today... Was it because we had 4000 people on our cruise ship?!?! And we all got off the ship at the same time, lol. And they were smart enough to pre order their tickets online... Ambiance - Very strict security. Organized but strict system. Tickets are scheduled and appointments to control flow. Many busy museums do this. Many businesses do this. Open 7 days a week from 10am to 7pm. Activities, events - See their website for dates and times. Kid and school friendly. Tour discounts; see their website. Service - N/A. Security was neither friendly nor rude. Just busy controlling the people, flow of people, etc. Price - 13 Euros, $15 US. Reasonably priced. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success.

When I read that Museo de Málaga had an archaeology collection, I was sold and made this museum my…read morefirst to visit. Because it was Sunday, there was no admission fee. Additionally, there was an orchestra playing in the courtyard, but you needed a ticket for a seat in the audience. At the time I arrived, there were no more tickets for seats. Included in the collection are findings from the Cave of Nerja which shows how Homo sapians-sapians lived during the last Ice Age, grave goods, and Phoenician tomb findings. At the time the Phoenicians settled in Málaga mining for silver, the people were under Assyrian rule, whose currency was based on silver. Exhibits are well curated and have both English and Spanish explanations.

Very nice museum. It's easy to forget that Malaga is rich in history going from the moors to the…read moreRomans back thousands of years. Here they have a display with millions of ruins. There are 3 floors with ruins and paintings. Give yourself a few hours to walk around and take in the history.

Quality/Quantity - A must visit. A highlight for Malaga, Spain. See all my pictures, well I think I…read moream missing like 100 pictures... Also, see my Yelp review for Alcazaba for more pictures. Bring your walking shoes. A fun historic visit. Ambiance - Decent size location. Historic and some beautiful views. Street vendors as you walk up to the location. Street performers, but he was actually pretty good, we tipped. Clean restrooms, but possible long lines. We decided to walk up, but you can take public transportation, ride share, etc. Cafe, bar available. Fairly busy. Kid, school tour friendly. Seasonal hours: 9am to 10pm daily during the Summer. Winter hours: 9am to 6pm daily. Cut and pasted from their website: Total area: 21,310 m² (including the Coracha and the Barbican). Walls: 1,310 meters in perimeter. Inner enclosure: 12,630 m² enclosed by 733 meters of wall, with 30 sections and 8 towers, most of them solid. Service - Self service, including the self service kiosk to pay. Price - 7 Euros, $8 US per person. Discounted when you buy the ticket for both places. 10 Euros, $11.50 US. And more importantly, you get to cut the line!! But not well signed. Glad we asked. Guided tours available for $$; see their website. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success.

Best 360 views of Malaga! It is ~20-minute walk uphill without pausing so do wear comfortable…read moreshoes, bring water, and take caution if you have mobility concerns. The walk up to the castle offers very nice views of the city. The paid portion gives entry into the walled complex at the top and is ~3€. The complex itself is mostly just the walls, which you can walk around all sides of and get stunning views of the city, harbor/sea, and mountains. The grounds contain a few information cards. One terrace had been turned into a cafe, so there really isn't much beyond completing the wall walk. Some of the views are identical to the Alcazaba too (at least on the sea-facing side and old town), so definitely go there if you have mobility concerns and are unable to hike this far up. Got very pleasant weather when I went so I lucked out. Worth a visit!

Just checked out this little museum today and found it quite the hidden treat. We wanted to duck…read moreout of the heat for a bit, and I read reviews on other sites saying the museum is great. Having no specific interest in glass or crystal, I wasn't sure what to expect, but it was really fun. It is basically an old beautiful house that the owner turned into a gallery to house his impressive collections of glass, art, and furniture. He gave us a personal tour of the place himself. He was so delightful and nice, plus hearing his stories of how he acquired some pieces was fascinating. It does not take long, probably about 30 minutes, to go through the place. There is also some glass jewelry for sale in the lobby that would make a unique gift. Worth the four euro admission! Check it out if you have the chance.

Last weekend I was in Malaga and, while I was having breakfast on the terrasse of a café, a woman…read moredistributed flyers. I usually don't take flyers. But here I was in Spain so maybe flyers were interesting. And it was ! After wandering through the beautiful city, we found the place. hidden in the patio of an old building. Away from the sun, we felt some fresh air and walk in the craft market. I just love so much how it feels to walk from table to table and admire craft ! It feels so personal. Someone made something and you are about to acquire a unique piece of Art ! We sat for a while, drank a coke. Loved it I highly recommend the place and the market :)

Seriously cool place to have a beer!…read more We walked past this place one day while walking off the beaten path. we made a mental note to come back for for a few beers. So we came back for a few beers. And cheap mind you. You won't break the bank here. Doesn't feel very touristy, felt more like a place where locals hang. And had a arty farty vibe. I saw a bloke sitting at a table on his own reading a book and drinking a beer. I love feel of this place. It's set back off the road into a giant garden patio. I think they hold lots of events here. I saw a list of events, but didn't really pay much attention. I think I may wind up a regular here!