Casa Natal de Pablo Ruiz Picasso - Málaga, Spain
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member denben
N 36° 43.442 W 004° 25.061
30S E 373402 N 4065195
Pablo Ruiz Picasso birthplace, at No. 15 Plaza de la Merced in Malaga, was declared a Historic-Artistic Monument of National Interest in March 1983.
Waymark Code: WMKN54
Location: Andalucía, Spain
Date Posted: 05/05/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Where's George
Views: 15

"The museum is located on the first floor of the building where Pablo Picasso was born. In its three rooms you can see different media of expression used by Picasso: ceramics, engravings and illustrated books. The collection comprises works by Picasso dated 1931-1971, along with a broad selection of graphic works with representation by artists such as Miró, Bacon, Ernst, Tàpies and Chillida. The museum's total collection comes to more than 3,500 works by some 200 artists. You can also see works by contemporary Malaga artists, such as Barbadillo and Diego Santos, amongst others." (visit link)

The historic marker outside the museum reads:

"Picasso Foundation. Birth House Museum

The building where Pablo Picasso was born in 1881 and lived until 1884 houses works and personal belongings of the artist and his family. A specialized library and an on-going program of temporary exhibitions and cultural activities complement the offer of Picasso's Birthplace Museum."
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]

The attraction’s own URL: [Web Link]

Hours of Operation:
Daily 09:30-20:00 (including holidays) Closed: 1 January, 25 December and every Tuesday between November and March


Admission Prices:
Birthplace Museum (Plaza de la Merced, 15) with audio guide: 2 € Temporary exhibitions (Exhibition Room at Plaza de la Merced, 13) with audio guide : 2 € Combined ticket: Birthplace Museum and temporary exhibitions + audio guides: 3 €


Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Up to 1 hour

Transportation options to the attraction: Not listed

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