In the very heart of Málaga's historic center, just steps from Marqués de Larios street and the Cathedral, the Museo Carmen Thyssen is housed in the Palacio de Villalón, a carefully restored 16th-century Renaissance building that is, in itself, one of the city's architectural gems. Its galleries hold one of the most complete collections of 19th and early 20th-century Spanish painting, with special emphasis on Andalusian and costumbrista scenes: landscapes, portraits and everyday life captured by artists such as Joaquín Sorolla, Julio Romero de Torres and Ricardo Verdugo Landi, among many others.

Beyond its permanent collection, the museum hosts top-level temporary exhibitions, guided tours — including theatrical ones —, classical music concerts and educational activities all year round, making it a living cultural venue that's constantly renewed. Beneath the building itself lies a visitable archaeological site, adding an extra layer of history to the visit. To round off the experience, its patio café serves breakfast, brunch and afternoon tea, with a 10% discount upon presenting your museum ticket.

The Foundation: The museum is run by a Foundation whose mission is the conservation, research and dissemination of the Carmen Thyssen Collection, with a special focus on 19th and early 20th-century Spanish painting. The Foundation is committed to transparency and civic participation through its Transparency Portal, and runs an active corporate outreach programme: the "Friends of the Museum" scheme (offering exclusive experiences, discounts and member activities), space rental for corporate events in a truly unique historic setting in central Málaga, and private visits outside regular hours with tailored guided tours.

Pairing a visit to the Museo Carmen Thyssen with a shopping stroll along Marqués de Larios makes for one of the most complete ways to discover Málaga's city center in a single morning: art, historic architecture and the best shops, all within walking distance.