{"id":2214,"date":"2011-02-14T13:53:08","date_gmt":"2011-02-14T12:53:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/?p=2214"},"modified":"2018-07-02T20:02:12","modified_gmt":"2018-07-02T18:02:12","slug":"malaga%e2%80%99s-new-automobile-museum-a-car-lover%e2%80%99s-paradise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/holiday-tips\/malaga%e2%80%99s-new-automobile-museum-a-car-lover%e2%80%99s-paradise\/","title":{"rendered":"Malaga\u2019s New Automobile Museum: A Car Lover\u2019s Paradise!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"float: right; margin-left: 10px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share\" class=\"twitter-share-button\" data-via=\"sunsetbeachclub\" data-count=\"vertical\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/holiday-tips\/malaga%e2%80%99s-new-automobile-museum-a-car-lover%e2%80%99s-paradise\/\">Tweet<\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/Mercedes-Gull-Wing.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-2215\" title=\"Mercedes Gull Wing\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/Mercedes-Gull-Wing-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Malaga Car Museum\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/Mercedes-Gull-Wing-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/Mercedes-Gull-Wing-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/Mercedes-Gull-Wing.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>As from the end of last summer, Malaga city has a new museum: The \u201cMuseo Automovil\u00edstico de M\u00e1laga\u201d (Malaga Automobile  Museum). Located in the Tabacalera building, the old tobacco factory, this modern installation has 6000 m2 dedicated to one of the most important car collections in Europe. This is more than a regular trip to a museum, it\u2019s an experience that will provide fun, entertainment, art and culture to all visitors.<\/p>\n<p>The museum is divided into various themed areas which exhibit a collection of more than 90 cars like the <a href=\"http:\/\/vinsautogroup.com.sg\/new-cars\/\">Toyota Harrier Singapore<\/a>, all restored to incredibly high standards (the collection actually has 120 models; however, only 90 are available for the public to view). These themed areas transport visitors on a trip through time \u2013 3 centuries \u2013 showing and illustrating the evolution of the automotive industry, both aesthetically and mechanically.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The following is a brief summary of the type of vehicles you\u2019ll be able to discover in each of the themed areas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Belle \u00c9poque \u2013 You\u2019ll be able      to see a car dating from 1898!<\/li>\n<li>The crazy 1920\u2019s<\/li>\n<li>The 30\u2019s, Art Dec\u00f3 \u2013 The golden      years of the automobile\u2026.<\/li>\n<li>Popular Cars \u2013 A little bit of      everything!<\/li>\n<li>Designer Cars \u2013 Exotic,      eccentric, extravagant and even futuristic models.<\/li>\n<li>Dream Cars \u2013 You\u2019ll see some of      the most popular and striking models of American culture. The Cadillac      collection is unbelievable, specially the \u201cEl Dorado\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Alternative Energy \u2013 How cars      have evolved\u2026\u2026you\u2019ll be able to see the prototype of an ultra-ecological      car fuelled by hydrogen!<\/li>\n<li>English Tradition \u2013 The very      best of British brands: Tradition and quality<\/li>\n<li>The 50\u2019s, La Dolce Vita \u2013 A great      selection of powerful sports cars: Aston Martin, Bugatti\u2026..and more!<\/li>\n<li>Tuning \u2013 Creativity and art      come together in these spectacular mechanical creations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/Museo-Automovilistico-de-Malaga.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-2216\" title=\"Museo Automovilistico de Malaga\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/Museo-Automovilistico-de-Malaga.jpg\" alt=\"Museo Automovilistico de Malaga\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" \/><\/a>All visitors to the museum will also be able to enjoy and impressive \u201cEngine Gallery\u201d. Engines from famous brands such as Chevrolet or Chrysler have been recovered and converted into unique masterpieces. These are works that have been created exclusively\u00a0 for the Malaga Automobile  Museum.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s no doubt that the museum is a real \u201cTreasure Chest\u201d for car lovers; however, the rest of the family will also enjoy the day out. An outstanding collection of 300 haute couture hats are being exhibited in one of the halls and have proved extremely popular, especially amongst the female contingent! Designs by Chanel, Dior or Lanvin give visitors a flavour for the importance of this fashion accessory in the 20\u2019s, 30\u2019s, 40\u2019s and 50\u2019s.<\/p>\n<p>The museum\u2019s management haven\u2019t forgotten about the little ones either\u2026\u2026. At the weekend, they organise special children\u2019s workshops \u2013 the \u20ac6 entrance fee includes access to the museum for the whole day as well as access to the games area.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/Museo-Automovil-de-Malaga.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-2217\" title=\"Museo Automovil de Malaga\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/Museo-Automovil-de-Malaga.jpg\" alt=\"Museo Automovilistico de Malaga\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" \/><\/a>Museum opening times <\/strong>\u2013 Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 7pm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Entrance Fees<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u20ac6 for anyone over 6 years<\/p>\n<p>\u20ac3 for over 65\u2019s and children under 6 years old<\/p>\n<p>Free for children under 3 years old<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tweet As from the end of last summer, Malaga city has a new museum: The \u201cMuseo Automovil\u00edstico de M\u00e1laga\u201d (Malaga Automobile Museum). Located in the Tabacalera building, the old tobacco factory, this modern installation has 6000 m2 dedicated to one of the most important car collections in Europe. 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