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The Glass and Crystal Museum Malaga
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Spain is a country rich in history and culture, a region that
is as disparate and contracting as the climates
themselves. When one visits Spain, he or she can be
certain that the trip will be unf orgettable. T his being said,
another way to add a bit of lustre and colour to a Spanish
holiday is to partake in the stunning visual wonders that
the Crystal and Glass Museum of Malaga has to of f er.
What is the Crystal and Glass Museum?T he Museum
of Glass and Crystal is located in Malaga on the site of a
over 3,000 individual works of glass and crystal f rom
various cultures f rom across the world. A f ull third of
these pieces are on permanent display while the
remainder are rotated around yearly, theref ore it is rare that a return visitor will see the same works of art
twice. Another striking accent to these visual wonders are the vintage f urniture pieces which surround each
exhibit; the f urniture corresponding to the time and the culture of the glass on display.
T his photo of Museum of Glass and Crystal is courtesy of TripAdvisor
Where is it Located and How do I Get T here?
Unsurprisingly, this museum is located in the f amous tourist destination city of Malaga. T he physical
address is Antigua Calle Gaona No. 20. As Malaga is a city well equipped with public transportation, arriving
to the museum should not be dif f icult. Additionally, many locals can give assistance and every taxi driver is
well f amiliar with the location.
2. T his photo of Museum of Glass and Crystal is courtesy of TripAdvisor
How Much Does a Visit Cost and What are the Opening Hours?
For adults, the ticket price is €5 per person, while group discounts reduce the price to €3, as also ref lects
the price f or pensioners 65 years or older. Likewise, children will pay €3 to enter. Opening hours are f rom
Tuesday through Sunday, f rom 11am to 7pm.
What Can Be Seen in the Museum?
T he Crystal and Glass Museum displays various works of art f rom dif f erent time periods and locations.
T he ancient civilisation exhibit showcases works f rom Egypt, Phoenicia, the Greco-Roman Empire and f rom
medieval times. T heir 16th and 17th century portion of f ers glass and crystal f rom Holland and Hungary
while introducing the visitor to the Catalan artists’ works f rom northeastern Spain. Paintings f rom the 18th
century artist Phillipe Mercier are also displayed along with glass works constructed during the reign of
Charles the III and Charles the IV. Finally, 19th century English glass is also on public display, signed by the
artisan T homas Webb. T his, of course, does not include the rotating exhibits.
3. T his photo of Museum of Glass and Crystal is courtesy of TripAdvisor
How Big is the Museum?
Considering the museum is located in what was once a castle, it is of considerable size. It occupies several
f loors each containing rooms representing a dif f erent time period. Additionally, three large internal patios
exist f or the visitors to relax on.
Are T here Guided Tours?
Due to the nature of these objects as well as the inf ormation surrounding them, all visits are accompanied
by a tour guide. T hese tours are provided during open hours, f rom Tuesday through Sunday f rom 11am to
7pm.
What Up-and Coming Events is the Museum Holding?
Besides of f ering tours of these wonderf ul works of crystal and glass art, some notable events are
occurring in the near f uture, the most prominent of which is called the Exposicion de la Malaga en Miniatura
(Miniature Exhibit of Malaga). It is scheduled to be held until March 31 st. Other events will be scheduled as
the year progresses and summer approaches.
T his serves as a brief description of some of the wonders that the Crystal and Glass Museum of Malaga
has to of f er. Visiting here will provide colourf ul memories that are certain to last a lif etime.