The Costa del Sol is a fascinating destination for those looking for different cultural experiences, full of creativity and surprises. From museums that play through optical illusions to collections of impossible miniatures, through unique sensory or thematic spaces, we propose a route through six original museums spread throughout the province of Malaga that leave no one indifferent.
Do you dare to explore them?
Original museums in the province of Malaga: a route for the most curious
Are you one of those who notice what is different? This route through original museums in the province of Malaga is designed for those who enjoy exploring unusual places, with unique approaches and proposals that arouse curiosity. A different cultural experience, perfect to be surprised and see the museum from another perspective.
1. Museum of Imagination (Malaga city)
If you are looking for an interactive museum in Malaga city that awakens your most creative side, the Museum of Imagination is your place.
In this museum, optical illusions, 3D rooms and perspective games invite you to touch, pose and laugh. Ideal for families, groups of friends or couples who want to take unforgettable photos.
Do you dare to walk on the roof or shrink down to the size of a cup? What are you waiting for to experience it?
2. Felipe Orlando Museum of Pre-Columbian Art
In Benalmádena, the Felipe Orlando Museum of Pre-Columbian Art is a jewel with its own essence.
Housed in an old Andalusian manor house, this unique space houses one of the most important collections of pre-Columbian art in Spain, with more than 700 pieces from Mexico, Peru, Nicaragua, Colombia and Ecuador.
The rooms recreate the legacy of the great civilizations of Mesoamerica and the Central Andes, along with local archaeological finds that narrate more than 5,000 years of history. A fascinating journey through ancient cultures, in a museum that also pays tribute to its founder: the painter, writer and anthropologist Felipe Orlando, soul of the project and generous donor of this unique collection.
3. Museum of Miniatures "Carromato de Mijas" (Mijas)
Another of the different museums on the Costa del Sol is the Carromato de Mijas, undoubtedly one of the most unique.
This miniature museum houses more than 360 tiny pieces from more than 50 countries. From a head reduced by the jíbaros to the Last Supper painted on a grain of rice, each object is a prodigy of detail and patience.
A must-see for lovers of the unusual.
4. Museum of Contemporary Spanish Engraving (Marbella)
In the heart of Marbella's old town, the Museum of Contemporary Spanish Engraving offers one of the most complete collections of graphic work by Spanish artists such as Picasso, Miró or Tàpies.
Located in the historic Bazán Hospital, this museum combines contemporary art with an architectural framework of great value.
5. Honey Museum (Colmenar)
In the region of Axarquía, the Honey Museum in Colmenar offers a unique sensory and educational experience.
In addition to an exhibition on beekeeping and the importance of bees, the museum organizes guided tours that include the making of wax candles and the possibility of visiting beehives in beekeeper's costume.
A perfect activity to connect with nature and discover the secrets of honey.
6. Gaucín Ethnographic Museum
In the Serranía de Ronda, the Ethnographic Museum of Gaucín offers a journey through the life and traditions of this picturesque Andalusian village.
The museum exhibits tools, utensils, and everyday objects that narrate local history and culture.
A visit that will allow you to better understand the identity of the destination and its evolution over time.
Tour these original museums on the Costa del Sol and live unique cultural experiences
Exploring these museums is much more than visiting exhibition spaces: it is opening the door to different ways of feeling, learning and enjoying culture.
Each stop on this route invites you to look with different eyes, to be surprised and to live an experience that you will remember far beyond the trip. Because on the Costa del Sol, culture can also be unexpected, close and exciting.
Do you dare to discover them? Plan your visit and start the route.
