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Visiting MUCAC La Coracha

Explore Málaga's municipal contemporary art collection and photography exhibitions.

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Explore a rich repository of modern and contemporary art, ranging from the late nineteenth century to the present day. Discover temporary exhibitions by international and local artists, alongside activities like family workshops and educational mediation programs.

Málaga's dedicated venue for modern and contemporary artistic expressions, presenting a public collection that spans painting, sculpture, and photography.

MUCAC La Coracha
About MUCAC La Coracha

MUCAC La Coracha is a premier venue for modern and contemporary art in Málaga. Its diverse displays span from the late nineteenth century to the current era, featuring painting, sculpture, and photography. By combining historical municipal collections with contemporary acquisitions, the museum presents key works by regional Andalusian talent alongside international artists.

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MUCAC La Coracha opening hours in Málaga

Check today’s opening status, weekly schedule, and special date changes for MUCAC La Coracha. Use these opening hours to plan your arrival and avoid closed times in Málaga.

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MUCAC La Coracha Tickets and Admission

Access to the modern and contemporary exhibitions at MUCAC La Coracha in Málaga is free for visitors. General admission tickets carry no cost, ensuring open entry to the museum's diverse public collections and seasonal displays. Children also benefit from free admission, making this cultural space highly accessible for families exploring the city.

General Admission

Free

MUCAC La Coracha Location in Málaga

MUCAC La Coracha is situated on Paseo de Reding in the coastal La Malagueta neighborhood of Málaga. This convenient placement makes the art museum highly accessible for visitors seeking to explore modern and contemporary Spanish exhibitions. Positioned near local historical sights, the venue offers an easy and enriching cultural stopover during your city sightseeing.

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Paseo de Reding 1

29016 Málaga

La Malagueta, Campos Elíseos, Andalusia, ES

Exhibitions and Collections at MUCAC La Coracha

As a premier contemporary art venue in Málaga, MUCAC La Coracha offers visitors a deep encounter with evolving modern expressions. The museum houses a diverse public collection spanning from the late nineteenth century to the present day, bridging historical and modern works. Through changing exhibitions, the galleries showcase prominent Spanish and international figures alongside regional Andalusian talent. The visitor experience is enriched by engaging audiovisual installations, photography series, and educational family workshops.

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Top exhibition picks at MUCAC La Coracha
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Watercolor illustration of a gallery exhibition featuring modern purple metal sculptures and jewelry pieces displayed on pedestals.
From Nov 4, 2025

Frank Rebajes Retrospective Exhibition at MUCAC La Coracha in Malaga

Discover modern jewelry, sculpture, and innovative goldsmithing.

Explore a vast collection of works uniting the New York and Malaga creative periods of jeweler Frank Rebajes. Delve into his unique modern design legacy with over 160 pieces on display. Plan your visit to this free cultural exhibition.

Frank Rebajes Exhibition
Watercolor painting of purple and blue glacial ice floes floating in dark waters with distant island silhouettes under a violet sky.
From Apr 24, 2025

Discover the Subatlantic Video Art Exhibition at MUCAC La Coracha

A poetic video essay exploring geology and climate change.

Experience Swiss artist Ursula Biemann's compelling video work at MUCAC La Coracha. Follow a fictional scientist's observations on glacial melting across Greenland and the Caribbean. This free admission exhibition offers a thought-provoking look at ecology and multispecies cohabitation.

Subatlantic Exhibition
A watercolor illustration of a museum gallery interior featuring arched doorways, abstract paintings on the walls, and visitors exploring the exhibition space.
From Apr 24, 2025

Yesterday Exhibition of Spanish Art at MUCAC Museum

Explore twentieth-century Spanish art history through 120 key works.

Discover the evolution of Spanish art through a diverse range of creative movements. This unique collection display brings together significant pieces by 73 artists. Learn how these diverse voices activated past historical experiences for contemporary audiences.

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Purple watercolor illustration of visitors viewing framed portrait photographs in a gallery, representing the Paz Errázuriz Poetics of Resistance exhibition.
From Jun 26, 2026

Paz Errázuriz Photography Exhibition at MUCAC La Coracha

A Chilean photography retrospective curated by Victoria del Val

Discover the social documentary photography of Paz Errázuriz through a selection of 75 works. This retrospective highlights the resilience and dignity of individuals living on the margins during the Pinochet regime. Admission to the exhibition is free.

Paz Errázuriz Exhibition
Watercolor illustration of a modern art gallery interior featuring digital screens, hanging physical objects, and silhouettes of visitors viewing the Omnimoda exhibition.
From May 8, 2025

Omnimoda Contemporary Photography Exhibition at MUCAC La Coracha

A dynamic look at how visual arts transcend flat paper.

Discover an extensive selection of multimedia installations and conceptual works. This showcase features prominent creators exploring the boundaries between image and physical display.

Omnimoda Exhibition
Illustration of suspended dry branches and roots with crumpled paper shapes against a purple watercolor background for the exhibition The Weight of Fragility.
From Apr 24, 2025

The Weight of Fragility Exhibition at MUCAC La Coracha, Malaga

An ecological installation by visual artist Françoise Vanneraud.

Discover a site-specific installation meditating on environmental fragility and the human footprint. Located at MUCAC La Coracha in Malaga, this project features suspended organic elements and symbolic paper cartographies.

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Rafael Pérez Estrada Art Exhibition at MUCAC La Coracha
From Dec 19, 2025

Rafael Pérez Estrada Art Exhibition at MUCAC La Coracha

Explore surrealism and literature in a multidisciplinary showcase.

Discover a multidisciplinary project mapping the creative universe of Rafael Pérez Estrada. Features over 155 works from historical avant-garde artists to contemporary creators.

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Weaving Stories Contemporary Exhibition at MUCAC La Coracha
Apr 29, 2026 – Sep 29, 2026

Weaving Stories Contemporary Exhibition at MUCAC La Coracha

Female textile and contemporary fiber art in Spain.

Discover a group exhibition that presents thirty-nine artists redefining traditional Spanish weaving techniques. View forty-eight works bridging the gap between historical domestic labor and modern artistic expression.

Weaving Stories Exhibition
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Read the newest updates from MUCAC La Coracha, including exhibition announcements, program changes, and cultural stories that add context before your visit in Málaga.
Festival of Live Arts Returns to MUCAC La Coracha

Festival of Live Arts Returns to MUCAC La Coracha

The second edition of the Festival of Live Arts (FAV) arrives in Málaga from April 13 to 25, 2026. This multidisciplinary event features dance, theater, and performance art across several cultural venues, including MUCAC La Coracha, with a special focus on experimental and participatory works.

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Exploring MUCAC a Escena: Public Performance Series in Málaga

Exploring MUCAC a Escena: Public Performance Series in Málaga

Discover how MUCAC brought contemporary performance art to the streets of Málaga with the 'MUCAC a Escena' series. Curated by Iñaki Martínez Antelo, this initiative showcased original works by artists Laia Estruch and Verónica Ruth Frías in a unique public engagement project.

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New exhibition loan features Juan Soriano and María Zambrano at MUCAC La Coracha

New exhibition loan features Juan Soriano and María Zambrano at MUCAC La Coracha

MUCAC La Coracha introduces a special loan from the María Zambrano Foundation, highlighting the intellectual connection between the philosopher and artist Juan Soriano. Visitors can explore the 1956 painting 'María en llamas' alongside rare correspondence, photographs, and historical books as part of the ongoing 'Ayer. Colección 1940–1990' exhibition.

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Reflecting on the Future of Spanish Photography at MUCAC La Coracha

Reflecting on the Future of Spanish Photography at MUCAC La Coracha

MUCAC La Coracha recently hosted its inaugural conference on 21st-century Spanish photography, bringing together leading artists, educators, and curators. The five-day event explored the evolution of the medium, its role in modern education, and the changing dynamics of the contemporary art market.

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MUCAC La Coracha FAQs: Quick Answers for Your Visit

Hoping to call ahead on a Monday to plan your visit to MUCAC La Coracha in Málaga? Save your phone battery, as there is no public number listed and they are closed on Mondays anyway. Instead, simply drop by between Tuesday and Sunday from 10:00 to 20:00 to explore the exhibitions.

Is MUCAC La Coracha open on Mondays?

No, MUCAC La Coracha is closed all day on Mondays. Regular visiting hours run from Tuesday through Sunday.

What are the MUCAC La Coracha weekend opening hours?

On weekends, including Saturdays and Sundays, MUCAC La Coracha is open from 10:00 to 20:00.

What time does MUCAC La Coracha close?

MUCAC La Coracha closes at 20:00 from Tuesday through Sunday. The venue is closed on Mondays.

What are the opening hours of MUCAC La Coracha?

MUCAC La Coracha is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 20:00. The venue is closed on Mondays.

Gallery and Exhibition Photos of MUCAC La Coracha

The galleries of MUCAC La Coracha in Málaga showcase a dynamic mix of modern and contemporary art. Visitors can expect to see bright, minimalist exhibition spaces featuring polished floors, industrial concrete columns, and track lighting. The visual experience spans from dramatic installations and framed black-and-white photography to sculptures and vibrant abstract paintings.

Exterior view of the MUCAC building featuring a large sign with the museum's name, yellow and green banners, and a sculpture of a figure standing on a pedestal in the plaza.
Modern glass-facade building with horizontal slats, featuring pink and teal banners reading "museo del patrimonio municipal" and "MÁLAGA CONTEMPORÁNEA", with large "museo" lettering on the ground floor windows.
Gallery interior with concrete columns, track lighting, and multiple contemporary artworks including wall-mounted pieces and floor sculptures
A person lying on their back with a human skeleton positioned above, foreheads nearly touching against a dark background
A visitor in an orange striped shirt stands before four framed black-and-white portrait photographs displayed on a white gallery wall.
A group of visitors listening to a guide in a bright modern art gallery with large abstract artworks on white walls and a staircase to the right.
Modern glass-facade museum building with vertical exhibition banners, a hillside with palm trees in the background, and a tunnel entrance visible at street level
Modern multi-story building with a glass curtain wall facade featuring a pink banner reading 'museo del arte moderno y contemporaneo' and a blue banner with 'MÁLAGA', viewed from the street with traffic lights in the foreground.
Exterior view of the MUCAC La Coracha building with a large Ai Weiwei Freedom banner on the facade and a sculpture in front of the entrance
A group of visitors gathered in a bright white-walled gallery space viewing framed paintings under ceiling track lighting.
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