Visit the Automotive Museum in Malaga

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One of the most stunning views you can do on your visit to the city of Malaga is the Automobile Museum, which since September of last year 2010 occupies modern facilities within the grounds of the former Tobacco Factory.

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Malaga This new museum is home to most of the private collection of Portuguese Joao de Magalhaes, who in 2004 had reached an agreement with the Malaga authorities so that it was the forerunner of the current museum.

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Do you like cars and, in particular, classic cars? On your trip to Malaga tourism have an essential event in the Automotive Museum, where you can enjoy an excellent collection of classic cars. And if you’re not a big fan of cars, I also recommend this visit, after which most certainly appreciate their cultural value.

When I recently spent a weekend in Malaga visit the old town, was not aware of the existence of Automotive Museum undoubtedly overshadowed by tradition from the Picasso Museum and the then newly opened Museo Carmen Thyssen.

Automotive Museum in Malaga is the result of an agreement reached in 2004 the Portuguese Joao de Magalhaes collector with the authorities Malaga, why in the new museum show much of his collection of classic cars.

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The museum was established in the grounds of the old snuff mill, which dates back to 1927, and was empty since 1980. This is not just a museum of classic cars, but also collects the most curious collections of decorative, automotive equipment and accessories.

The museum is organized into ten topic areas, from the Belle Epoque, the Golden 20, or cars that popularized the automobile, to Art Deco, dream cars, the British tradition, or the tuning and alternative energy.

So you can see the oldest car, a 1898 Winner of the Usa, the car of the mother or a picnic, a Fuldamobile, better known as the Egg, a Fiat Topolino, etc …

You will also see legendary brands such as Hispano Suiza, Bugatti, Mercedes, Cadillac, or already extinct, like Excalibur, Delage or Cord. And no shortage of futuristic cars and alternative energy, as a curious steam model 1910.

Fuldamobile Velorex 1960 and «The Egg» of 1955 in Automotive Museum in Malaga. In your tour stop to read the information signs that accompany each car, which not only show you the make and model in question, but they give an interesting view of its history and use. And besides, you will see collections of vintage suitcases, hats, tires, horns, etc.., Which makes this museum a period atmosphere.

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Automotive Museum in Malaga you find Sor Teresa Prat Avenue 15, within the precincts of the Tabacalera building. Visiting hours from Malaga Automotive Museum hours are Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 19 pm (closed Mondays), and the prices of tickets are 6 euros for adults, 4.50 euros for students, and 3 euros for seniors +65 and children under 6 years.

Good Luck!

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