Top 10 Family-Friendly Museums in Málaga & Costa del Sol
Málaga isn’t just beaches and sunshine—it’s also packed with culture kids can enjoy. From music and art to planes and science, here are 10 family-friendly museums plus 1 bonus hidden gem in Benalmádena.
Quick tip: Many museums offer free or reduced entry on Sundays. Plan your rainy-day strategy around those hours.
Hands-on & iconic picks (1–5)
1) MIMMA – Interactive Music Museum
Hands-onNoise-friendlyKids can actually play instruments—drums, strings, keyboards. Short, bite-size exhibits keep attention spans happy.
2) Automobile & Fashion Museum
CarsStyleGleaming vintage cars paired with couture. A surprise hit with kids—huge spaces, bold colours, and dazzling shapes.
3) Centre Pompidou Málaga
Modern artWaterfrontUnder the famous colour cube by the harbour. Bright, interactive pieces spark great kid reactions.
4) Museo Picasso Málaga
ArtWorkshopsShort family tours and creative workshops help kids engage with Picasso’s shapes, faces, and colours.
5) Museo Carmen Thyssen Málaga
ArtFamily-friendly19th-century Andalusian paintings in a beautiful palace setting. Compact galleries, colourful works, and family workshops make it an easy cultural stop with kids.
STEM & history favourites (6–10)
6) Museo de Málaga (Palacio de la Aduana)
HistoryArtTwo-in-one museum (fine arts + archaeology). Big, airy rooms and excellent views from the upper floors.
7) Aeronautical Museum of Málaga
PlanesInteractiveBy the airport. Cockpit peeks, vintage aircraft, and aviation history—catnip for plane-mad kids.
8) Alborania – Aula del Mar
OceansEducationSmall marine museum at Muelle Uno. Hands-on exhibits about Mediterranean wildlife and conservation.
9) Principia Science Center
ScienceExperimentsClassic hands-on science demos, a small planetarium, and live experiments led by educators.
10) CAC Málaga – Contemporary Art Center
ContemporaryFreeOften free entry, bold temporary shows, and open spaces where kids can move and observe.
Bonus: Museo Precolombino Benalmádena
HistoryHidden gemA small but fascinating museum of Pre-Columbian artefacts in Benalmádena Pueblo. Free entry, short visit—perfect as a cultural stop combined with a stroll through the whitewashed village.
Museums map
Zoom around the port and historic center—most museums are walkable from here. Sea Life is in Benalmádena, reachable by train or taxi.
FAQs
Which museum is best for toddlers?
MIMMA (they can make noise!) and Sea Life’s touch pools are the easiest wins.
Are there free museum days?
Many offer free or reduced hours on Sundays—check the museum’s site the week you visit.
Can we bring a stroller?
Yes in most. Smaller venues may ask you to park larger strollers at reception.
What’s a good rainy-day combo?
Pompidou + Alborania (they’re next to each other) or MIMMA + Atarazanas Market for lunch.
