How to visit the Automobile and Fashion Museum (Málaga): schedules, prices

Do you like cars and, specifically, classic cars?

In your tourist trip to Malaga You have an essential appointment with him Automobile and Fashion Museum, where you can enjoy an excellent classic car collection.

And if you are not a great car enthusiast, I also recommend this visit after which you will surely appreciate its cultural value more.

On my most recent trip to the city of Málaga to visit its historic center, I was not aware of the existence of the automobile museum, undoubtedly overshadowed by the tradition of Picasso museum and the newest Carmen Thyssen Museum.

El Automobile and Fashion Museum of Malaga It is the result of an agreement reached in 2004 with the Malaga authorities by the Portuguese collector Joao de Magalhaes, for which in the new museum he would show much of his classic car collection.

This museum that was established on the grounds of the old tobacco factory, which dates back to 1927, and whose building had been empty since 1980, has recently expanded its theme with the incorporation of a garment collection vintage Fashion from Luxury brands as Chanel, Dior, Givenchy o Prada.

What cars to see at the Malaga Automobile Museum

This is not a simple classic car museum, with more than 90 cars, but also collects collections of the most curious decorative elements, automobile equipment and accessories.

El Automobile and Fashion Museum of Malaga It is organized into various thematic areas, from Belle Epoque, Golden 20s, or the cars that popularized the automobile, until the Art Deco, dream cars, British tradition, or the tuning and alternative energies.

So you can see the oldest car, Winner USA from 1898, the mother-in-law's car or of picnic, Fuldamobile, better known as the Egg, Fiat TopolinoEtc. ...

You will also see legendary brands, As the Hispanic Swiss, Bugatti, Mercedes, Cadillac, or already disappeared, as Excalibur, Delage o Corduroy.

And there is no shortage of futuristic cars or alternative energies, like a curious steam model from 1910.

During your journey stop at read the information signs that accompany each car, which not only tell you the make and model in question, but also give you a curious insight into its history and use.

And, furthermore, you will be able to see collections of period suitcases, hats, tires, horns, etc..., which gives this museum a period atmosphere.

Below I am going to highlight some of the most curious and interesting models that you can see in this Malaga museum.

1907 Richmond

This 1907 Richmond he was known as the picnic car.

As you can see in the photo, this convertible from the first period has compartments to carry the accessories necessary to enjoy leisure activities.

Delage of 1912

This French brand car Delage, with four cylinders and 20 HP of power, was characterized by its rear seat, which became known as the mother-in-law seat.

1916 Buick

El Buick It is a North American brand that Malaga Automobile Museum It is represented by this model that tries to evoke the arrival of tourists to the Costa del Sol.

Renault Nervastella from 1932

This vehicle is presented as a avant-garde car inspired by Salvador Dalí.

This is a model commissioned by a member of the Astor family, of the prestigious Whaldorf Astoria hotel New York.

540 Mercedes 1937K

This impressive car German brand Mercedes It has an 8-cylinder engine, and in its time it was involved in ideological propaganda, as it was one of the flagship cars of the Nazi regime.

It was one of the most expensive German cars before the Second World War.

1934 Lancia Dilambda

This Italian brand car spear It has an impressive three-liter V8 engine.

It's about the model Dilambda, known as the Mussolini's parade car, since it was used by the leaders of the fascist regime.

Cord of 1936

It is an impressive vehicle from a North American brand, Corduroy, which was characterized by its avant-garde designs.

At Malaga Automobile Museum you can see a model Winchester, with an impressive 8-cylinder engine and almost 5 liters.

1938 Lancia Astura

This is a unique customized model with luxury decoration, which is powered by a three-liter V8 engine.

Tatras of 1947

This car Czech brand Tatra, with 12 cylinders, was innovative due to its very aerodynamic line.

The designer of it, Hans Ledwinka, commented on his ideas with Ferdinand Porsche, and it is said that he took ideas from him to design the Volkswagen Beetle.

1955 Fiat Topolino

El Mickey mouse It was a very popular car in the 50s, and it is one of the mini-cars that you can see in the Malaga museum, where a Egg.

Malaga Automobile and Fashion Museum opening hours

El Malaga Automobile Museum you find it in the Sor Teresa Prat Avenue 15, within the enclosure of the Tobacco Building.

The Visiting hours of the Malaga Automobile Museum They are from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 19 p.m. (closed on Mondays).

Málaga Automobile Museum ticket prices

The ticket prices They are 9,50 euros for adults, with a reduced rate from 5 euros for students and the unemployed, and 7 euros for seniors +65.