I’m in two minds about this museum. First, and most importantly, the collections and special exhibits were excellent and very well worth seeing. The archeological section on the second floor is very well chosen, shown and explained, and includes some stunning items. The art on the first floor is perhaps less broadly interesting, depending on one’s preferences, but I did enjoy the Murillos and several of the modernist pieces. The Picasso sketches were wonderful, while the Martin Parr photographs lit up my day. However, I really can’t avoid registering complaints about the grumpy and unhelpful staff, who behaved as though our presence was a bit of an imposition. I’d just highlight the comparison with the staff at the Pompidou, who similarly had to cope with explaining to us that large sections of the gallery were closed, and yet they managed to do this while remaining friendly and charming. Then there’s the appallingly bad signage and other information to guide visitors. General signposting is poor, and the floor plans do not show clearly where most rooms actually are. There’s absolutely nothing to show that the cafe and restaurant are closed until you waste your time trying to access them - why isn’t there a notice on the ground floor to say this, for heaven’s sake? Most of the lifts only access certain floors, and there’s no guidance on that until you get in and try to find buttons for the floors you want. Yes, the staff will tell you this if you ask, but why the heck do you have to ask? Yes, this museum is free (or very cheap, even if you’re from outside the EU), but I recommend doubling the price and investing the income in staff training and a bit of sensible signage. The collections and shows really are worth visiting!

There is a nice collection of antiquities on the second floor and a nice collection of art on the first floor. There is an exhibit of works by Picasso on the ground floor. The building is beautiful and there are a lot of sings explaining the collection

Loved our visit to the Málaga Museum. I thought that the mix of architecture and art was going to be strange, but it actually worked very very well. Beautiful building and very well laid out. The old custom house was a great venue for it. Very nice staff also. I had an Irish passport so my entrance fee was free put my wife has a British passport and she had to pay €1.50.

This is an excellent way to spend two hours in Malaga. Located in the old Customs House, the top floors house archaeological exhibits and the lower floors house an interesting permanent collection of fine art paintings, some of which are a nod to more well-known artists. There's also a collection of Picasso engravings and a temporary exhibition space on the ground floor that was showing works by Martin Parr when we visited in November 23. One tip: Before or after you've enjoyed the museum, make sure you don't fall into the "Cister Catorce" tourist trap café right next door; it's an overpriced rip off that could spoil your day.

Beautiful building outside and stunning courtyard inside. Very cheap entry fee for non EU visitors and worth every penny. Many interesting artefacts and artwork to be seen and well laid out. Visit spoiled only by the incredibly rude staff. Would recommend a visit . . .just hope you are greeted with better staff members.

Great Museum, this was our second visit. The history of art in Malaga was very interesting and they had some beautiful paintings, I particularly liked the impressionism paintings and the sculptures. The building is very beautiful and I would have liked to spend more time there.

For one a half euros, this is good place to visit. The archeology floor is separate from the art floor. Both are well done. If you want to split the visit into two times (and spring twice for the modest admission), that would work too and allow for leisurely visits there is more than three hours worth of gentle touring here.

I went for the art, but was so immersed in the archaeology floor, I had to come back the next day for the art and the temporary Picasso exhibit. Everything was beautifully presented with sophisticated layout. My only small disappointment was lack of the advertised museum tienda and coffee shop.

Had an hour or so left at the end of the day so popped in as was only 1.5 euros each (cash only) so if it wasn’t great then we hadn’t lost lots of money. Quite a lot of explanation was given in English which was good. Was very quiet when we were there so almost felt like we had the place to ourselves. Lots to see and well worth the money.

We visited this museum as it was en route into central Málaga and from the outside the building looked very attractive with soaring palm trees in front of it. The front desk staff were extremely unfriendly and hostile, barking questions at us like “Where are you from?” And not offering any information about the place. If you live in the UK you have to pay an entrance fee, which was approximately 8 euros each. Lockers available behind the front desk for a refundable 1 euro. The museum itself was well curated with some beautiful paintings, all Spanish - some by Murillo and Goya - most of whom we hadn’t heard of, but high quality. We only visited the Fine Arts section and didn’t look at the archaeological stuff. Toilet facilities on each floor. We’d visit again.