Museums in the centre
Most museums are a few minutes' walk from each other, so you can link two with little travel.
Things to do
What to do in Málaga when it rains: museums, markets and covered plans
A rainy day in Málaga does not ruin the trip: there are good museums, covered markets and caves.
We rank the top-rated plans on Google that you can do under cover.
Málaga city and the Costa del Sol
Ideas for this trip
Caves and markets
Nerja Cave is visited under cover, but it is an hour from the centre and has many steps. The Atarazanas market is an easy, covered plan.
Places to go
Indicative details only: check opening times, prices and minimum ages on each official website before you go.
Museo del Vidrio y Cristal de Málaga
Area: Centro histórico
Best for: A covered plan, on foot from the centre
A museum with a very high rating, a few minutes from the centre. Confirm hours and how to visit.
Museo Carmen Thyssen Málaga
Area: Centro histórico
Best for: 19th-century Andalusian painting
A museum of Andalusian painting in the centre, very well rated. Tickets and hours on its website.
Interactive Music Museum
Area: Centro histórico
Best for: An interactive indoor plan
An interactive music museum in the centre, well rated. Useful for a rainy spell with a group or children.
Mercado de Atarazanas
Area: Centro histórico
Best for: A covered market with a bite
The covered central market, very well rated. An easy, comfortable plan for a rainy day.
Cueva de Nerja
Area: Nerja
Best for: A covered trip of a few hours
A large cave with spectacular formations, very well rated. It is an hour from the centre and has many steps; confirm hours and tickets.
Centre Pompidou Málaga
Area: Muelle Uno
Best for: Modern art by the port
A well-known modern art museum by the port. Check exhibitions and tickets on its website.
Museo Picasso Málaga
Area: Centro histórico
Best for: A classic in the centre, under cover
A museum with works by Picasso, one of the best known in the city. Buy your ticket ahead if you can.
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Need a car to get around?
Several of these places are outside the city. Compare your options for hiring a car.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about rainy-day plans in Málaga.
What is the easiest covered plan?
The museums in the centre, which are very close together. Confirm hours and tickets on each website before going.
Are the opening times, prices and minimum ages reliable?
They are indicative. They change by season and by place, so always confirm on each official website before you go. This guide does not sell tickets or manage bookings.
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