Picasso in his hometown: the fully wheelchair accessible Museo Picasso Malaga organizes guided visits specially designed for visually and hearing impaired people as well as guided tours for people with other disabilities.

The Palacio de Buenavista , a historical building of characteristic 16th century Andalusian architecture, houses the Museo Picasso Málaga. During the restoration work, Phoenician remains were discovered here and are now exhibited in their own archaeological section.

The museum has been funded by the Junta de Andalucía with the support of Picasso's heirs; both his daughter-in-law, Christine, and his grandson, Bernard, decided to donate or hand over 204 pieces of work (oil paintings, sculptures, drawings, engravings and ceramics) from their private collections, which cover all the periods, subjects and techniques embraced by Picasso and include excellent examples, such as the paintings in the style of the Guernica.

Accessible entrance for wheelchair users and PRM is located about 5 metres to the left of the main entrance: actually it's a level entrance to the archaeological remains, which can be visited by means of several ramps and footbridges. The opening of this entrance must be requested to the Museum staff as it is usually locked. On this lower floor there's an elevator that will take us to the Museum's ground floor and first floor, both accessible. There are adapted toilets on the lower floor . Other accessible premises at this Museum are the Café, the Bookshop, the Library and the Auditorium.

Wheelchairs, baby back carriers and strollers are available upon request.

Guided Tours for Visitors with Special Needs 

The MPM Education Department offers free guided tours of the museum to groups of visitors with disabilities based on Visual Thinking Strategies and designed for a diverse public. The activities are focused on looking at the works and discussing them in group and tours are specially designed. The Education Department is responsible too for developing several educational materials to accomplish needs of these visitors.

Sign Language Tours of the Collection (Spanish Sign Language)
First Tuesday of every month: 6:00 pm (appointment required)

For the Visually Impaired
Last Tuesday of every month: 6:00 pm. (appointment required)

For people with other Disabilities
Fridays: 10:00 am . (appointment required)

All groups, both guided and without a guide, must be reserved and confirmed 10 days prior to the date of the visit. Groups wishing tours with MPM guides should contact the Education Department educacion@mpicassom.org

Free Guided tours for Individual Visitors

-"Getting to Know the Collection"
Tuesdays & Saturdays: 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm
-"Gallery Talks"
Concentrated on temporary exhibitions or a particular theme on the Collection. Thursdays: 6:00 pm
Visitors should sign-up at reception desk 30 minutes before each tour begins.

Any other group wishing to reserve a guided tour of the Museum, with a specialized art historian (in English, Spanish, French or Italian), may choose to have the visit adapted to the group's needs and costs will vary depending on the day, time and language booked for the visit.

Opening hours:
Tuesdays to Thursdays, 10 am to 8 pm
Fridays and Saturdays, 10 am to 9 pm
Sundays and public holidays, 10 am to 8 pm

Museo Picasso Málaga
Palacio de Buenavista
C/ San Agustín, 8. 29015 Málaga
Tel: (+34) 952 127600
Fax: (+34) 952 127607
info@museopicassomalaga.org
www.museopicassomalaga.org

Rebecca Arce

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