Museo Fundación Unicaja de Artes y Costumbres Populares
About This Museum
You might not expect to find a 19th-century olive mill right in the heart of Málaga's old town, but that's exactly what this place was. The museum feels like walking into the daily life of your Malagueño great-grandparents, a world away from the city's modern beachfront. Its rooms are filled with the tools, furniture, and simple objects that shaped their existence. It’s a wonderfully humble collection that tells a far richer story than any palace of fine art ever could.
Collection Highlights
Look for the massive wooden olive press and the copper stills for making anís liqueur; they're magnificent. You'll also find entire rooms set up as traditional kitchens and workshops, complete with hand-painted ceramic ware and intricate looms for weaving esparto grass.
Visitor Information
It's tucked away on Plaza Enrique García-Herrera, just a short stroll from the main shopping street, Calle Larios. Pop in to escape the afternoon heat—it’s a quiet, cool refuge full of fascinating stories.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a restored historic building known as the Mesón de la Victoria, it has that classic Malagueño character with thick walls, rustic wooden beams, and a central courtyard that lets the light pour in.
Contact & Location
Address: 29005, Centro, Málaga, Málaga-Costa del Sol, Málaga, Andalucía, España
Phone: +34 952 21 71 37
Website: Visit Website
