Museo del Vidrio y Cristal de Malaga
Museo del Vidrio y Cristal de Malaga
Museo del Vidrio y Cristal de Malaga
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Tuesday
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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The museum is located in a crefully restored 18th century house, where we can browse through the history of humanity by means of the glass. Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, from 11am to 7pm.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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- Helen LCardiff, United Kingdom57 contributionsDon’t miss this place - fantastic !What a wonderful place ! The most amazing collection of all types of glass - and then a tour of the house with fantastic furniture paintings and antiques. We were guided through the exhibition I initially by the owner and then through the house by a younger gentleman . Both were passionate about the exhibition and this really brought alive. A highlight of Malaga .Visited October 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 13, 2023
- Alan FBorehamwood, United Kingdom661 contributionsBeautiful glass in a beautiful buildingA lovely little museum containing an exquisite collection of glass in a beautiful building. All visits are by a guided tour. We joined a little way in, but when the tour ended, our guide took us back so we could enjoy the beginning which we had missed. Our knowledgeable guide was excellent, and obviously very enthusiastic. And the highlight was seeing a Orrefors vase which I have in my own very small collection.Visited October 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 28, 2023
- Timoteo ZachiAlmere, The Netherlands5 contributionsGreat experience, highly recommendedAmazing guided tour. Never learned so much about glass and crystal before, and a bit about furniture and paintings as well. The guide has extensive knowledge about the subject, and was able to answer all my questions. Highly recommend!Visited November 2023Traveled soloWritten November 12, 2023
- Donald P7 contributionsExtraordinary museum not to be missed!This privately owned museum in an old patrician house, receives no subsidies whatsoever. It is purely dedicated to wonderful glass objects some inherited, gifted or carefully selected by the owner. The beautiful house has also lovely antiques and porcelain. If you are lucky enough to have the owner as your guide, you will be astonished and charmed by his knowledge and enthusiasm. It is by far my favorite museum in Malaga which I have now visited twice and will return to with great pleasure, as each time I learn so much. Highly recommendedVisited November 2023Traveled with friendsWritten November 16, 2023
- SueSwede125 contributionsFantastisk upplevelse, rekommenderas starkt!A lovely little museum containing an exquisite collection of glass in a beautiful building. Everyone gets a guided tour and the wonderful Ricardo was our guide. We went a bit in, but when the tour ended he took us back so we could enjoy the beginning that we had missed. Ricardo was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. A highlight was seeing glass from Ireland where my sister lives and Swedish glass from Orrefors where I live. Thank you Ricardo for a memorable experience.Visited February 2024Traveled with familyWritten February 17, 2024
- Alan CranstonLondon, United Kingdom14 contributionsExcellent museum very much up with the better-known placesExcellent wide-ranging glass collection in a fine building. Very good guide (must go with guide but that's straightforward and not extra cost). Our best museum visit on this trip to Malaga.Visited March 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten March 18, 2024
- PiaAlexiaTureby, Denmark38 contributionsA true gem!This is an absolute must - a true gem not only for lovers for glass and historical artifacts, but for all who enjoy true craftmanship and beauty galore. Very dedicated and knowledgeable guides. In walking distance from the centre of Malaga.Visited March 2024Traveled with friendsWritten March 27, 2024
- RustydancerEnniscorthy, Ireland652 contributionsSuper place don’t miss itWell I was fortunate I got an almost one on one with a fantastic young intern who was really interested in conveying as much knowledge as he could. I would thoroughly recommend this spot. It’s delightful and the house is truly wonderful.Visited May 2024Traveled soloWritten May 5, 2024
- CMJ1993London, United Kingdom8 contributionsA gem of a museumThe most wonderful jewel of a museum. We had the pleasure of getting a tour from the owner and collector himself. He was incredible, so knowledgeable, friendly and fascinating - great stories about his collecting, family and friends over the years. Best €7 spent. Thank you again!Visited May 2024Traveled with familyWritten May 21, 2024
- Tim M15 contributionsFirst glass experienceVery interesting place, visitors are given an intimate guided tour through the collection. The guide had exceptional knowledge and tailored the tour to our background in a clever way. The pieces are beautiful and varied, and there were even some opportunities to touch a few. I haven't seen anything like it before. Highly recommend for something arty and a bit different.Visited May 2024Traveled with familyWritten May 31, 2024
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whittle1989
Plymouth, UK47 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
We visited the museum as it was really close to where we were staying and it was much cheaper than most of the other museums! To our surprise, it was our most enjoyable museum experience, with a personal tour guide who not only had a deep knowledge of the exhibits but was also really engaging and got us thinking about all the different elements to glass making. The building itself is beautiful, and there are many items to see, not just glass!
Written July 10, 2023
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Turista-Inglesa
Estepona, Spain45,331 contributions
Sep 2020
***** Re-opening 1st September 2021 *****
Every visit to Malaga city deserves a visit to this gorgeous museum. And now it is re-opening with new exhibits to see.
There are often temporary exhibitions within the museum, so there is always something different each time we go. But this time there is even more!
One thing in particular which will, I think, appeal to English-speaking visitors is the "Alice in Wonderland" stained glass windows, just gorgeous.
It is not like a museum, more like visiting a private house, but a beautiful private house with exceptional furnishing and ornaments.
You will just LOVE it!
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Every visit to Malaga city deserves a visit to this gorgeous museum. And now it is re-opening with new exhibits to see.
There are often temporary exhibitions within the museum, so there is always something different each time we go. But this time there is even more!
One thing in particular which will, I think, appeal to English-speaking visitors is the "Alice in Wonderland" stained glass windows, just gorgeous.
It is not like a museum, more like visiting a private house, but a beautiful private house with exceptional furnishing and ornaments.
You will just LOVE it!
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Written August 30, 2021
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Jesica P
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Sep 2024 • Solo
Today, International Tourism Day, I took the opportunity to visit some of the museums that offer free admission in Malaga. I decided to go to the Glass Museum and arrived at noon. Upon arrival, I was informed that the visits are organized in shifts and that the next one would be at 5 or 6 pm. The head of the museum recommended me to come back at 6, so I took the opportunity to see other museums.
When I returned to the Museum of Glass at quarter past 6, I met a group of people who were also waiting. However, the manager told us that there were no more places available, despite having told me earlier that he could come at that time. When I explained the situation, he replied that he should have arrived earlier, which seemed to me to be inconsiderate.
I understand that free admission can attract many people, but I find it inappropriate not to have received better information from the beginning. If the museum was so in demand, they could have organized the shifts better or managed the reservations more clearly. I got the Impression that they were not very willing to welcome more visitors, which is a shame, as I was very much looking forward to seeing the museum.
A rather disappointing experience that I hope you can improve for future events.
When I returned to the Museum of Glass at quarter past 6, I met a group of people who were also waiting. However, the manager told us that there were no more places available, despite having told me earlier that he could come at that time. When I explained the situation, he replied that he should have arrived earlier, which seemed to me to be inconsiderate.
I understand that free admission can attract many people, but I find it inappropriate not to have received better information from the beginning. If the museum was so in demand, they could have organized the shifts better or managed the reservations more clearly. I got the Impression that they were not very willing to welcome more visitors, which is a shame, as I was very much looking forward to seeing the museum.
A rather disappointing experience that I hope you can improve for future events.
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Written September 27, 2024
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swissericsister
Leeds, UK259 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
This private museum is a gem. It has examples of glass and porcelain from two and a half thousand years ago to 2020. Everything was introduced with extensive knowledge and affection by one of the men responsible for a large part of the collection.
We spent about 90 minutes on a small private tour and saw some very beautiful and interesting artifacts.
This museum is set in a private house and receives no public funding. The owners can trace their ancestors back through British, Spanish and Italian nobility making for a highly entertaining story backed up by beautiful portraits of said ancestors.
We have been meaning to go for a long time and we are so pleased we finally made it.
We spent about 90 minutes on a small private tour and saw some very beautiful and interesting artifacts.
This museum is set in a private house and receives no public funding. The owners can trace their ancestors back through British, Spanish and Italian nobility making for a highly entertaining story backed up by beautiful portraits of said ancestors.
We have been meaning to go for a long time and we are so pleased we finally made it.
Written February 11, 2023
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Donald P
7 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
This privately owned museum in an old patrician house, receives no subsidies whatsoever. It is purely dedicated to wonderful glass objects some inherited, gifted or carefully selected by the owner. The beautiful house has also lovely antiques and porcelain. If you are lucky enough to have the owner as your guide, you will be astonished and charmed by his knowledge and enthusiasm. It is by far my favorite museum in Malaga which I have now visited twice and will return to with great pleasure, as each time I learn so much. Highly recommended
Written November 16, 2023
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Snick
22 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
We visited this wonderful museum on our third day in Malaga. What a beautiful and interesting museum, housed in an old renovated building its packed full of fantastic glass and crystal items, including some amazing strained glass windows. It is cheap to get in and the admission price includes a guided tour. We were shown around by Ricardo, who's knowledge of the building and all the artifacts is outstanding. Not a great fan of very large museums this one takes around 1 -1.5 hrs at a very leisurely pace. I would highly recommend you visit its a real joy.
Written June 4, 2024
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Carlos A
North Potomac, MD16 contributions
May 2022 • Friends
We visited this museum and find it an enjoyable and a valuable experience. The art exposed in this beautiful mansion is exquisit!! But what really makes a HUGE difference are the guides. We were guided by Mayva. Mayva was not only very knowledgeable of the pieces of art and its history but she made us reflect snd understand how they represent the way the society was influenced by the cultural trends and the historic events. She made us think, laugh and appreciate the value of the museum collection. Mayva you are a Rock Star!!!THANKS!!
Written May 13, 2022
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Eliezer93
Paris, France217 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Quite high up in Malaga, the exterior does not look like much, as soon as you cross the gate you discover a marvelous courtyard in the purest Andalusian style. The entry price is minimal, less than €10, it is in fact the collector's house. Our French guide Marc took us through an “exhibition” of thousands of objects of all kinds and periods, explanations of the different types of glassware and porcelain. Variety of stained glass windows with study of visible details because they are within sight unlike the stained glass windows of monuments. Allow 1 hour of visit
Written October 17, 2023
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UKChrisM
Lincoln, UK40 contributions
Oct 2021
The visit started well with a thoughtful and gentle enquiry as to my age so that they could offer me a senior discount! From that first moment our visit was quite exceptional. Not simply looking around a museum but having the experience of visiting a home full of beautiful objects that provide a glimpse into the lifestyle of someone with true passion for the creative arts.
We were fortunate to be given our tour in English by the owner whose fascinating background and infectious enthusiasm for his collection make him almost worthy of being described as an exhibit in his own right!
Not only was photography allowed but it was actively encouraged to help us recall what we had seen and get more information on the exhibits after we returned home. There were also some great tips on what valuable items can sometimes be found in charity shops.
Overall, an amazing place and not to be missed by anyone with even the slightest interest in art and design.
We were fortunate to be given our tour in English by the owner whose fascinating background and infectious enthusiasm for his collection make him almost worthy of being described as an exhibit in his own right!
Not only was photography allowed but it was actively encouraged to help us recall what we had seen and get more information on the exhibits after we returned home. There were also some great tips on what valuable items can sometimes be found in charity shops.
Overall, an amazing place and not to be missed by anyone with even the slightest interest in art and design.
Written October 11, 2021
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Pie G
19 contributions
Apr 2023 • Solo
This tour was amazing, would highly recommend (and it was only 5 euros!). This was one of the highlights of my 16 night trip in Spain. This guy (who owns the entire glass collection and the house) gave me and two other people a personal tour in English of his collection, and his passion for glass came through and made the tour better. Many of the portraits on the wall are of his family which was cool. The tour was about 80 minutes in total.
Written April 18, 2023
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My son posted a glass dish to Dr Ian Phillips recently which he had said he would like for the collection. Unfortunately it was returned from Malaga with a message in Spanish saying it had not been collected. I am mystified as to why this happened.
Written September 7, 2017
Dear Susannah,
I apologise for the lack of reply to your communication during the summer, which I have seen by accident for the first time today. I was also unaware that your son had tried to send the bowl which we discussed on your visit. In the Museum we do not use the system of communication via Trip Advisor and were quite ignorant of the possibility of sending messages and replies in this way. I think that whoever sent the first reply to you was probably correct - there was no-one in the Museum to receive the parcel. If your son is still in a position to resend it we would of course be happy to have it. The postal address you have, and we can be contacted vat the Museum office by phone 0034 952 22 0271.
Finally, apologies for the confusion. Yours sincerely. Ian Phillips
Written December 30, 2017
Went there three years ago. Just to say I totally agree about the similarity to the John Soane Museum. Wonderful.
Written June 15, 2016
comment puis-je m'y rendre avec l'autobus de ville depuis Benalmadena Costa? merci
Written January 28, 2016
Hi, Do the tours start on the hour? (10:00, 11:00, 12:00, or another time?) I dont want to arrive & then wait a long time till the next tour starts, thanks.
Written January 11, 2016
Si los desempleados con el carnet de paro podemos visitarlo gratis o con precio especial como el museo Thyssen o el Pompidou o el ruso de la tabacalera
Written October 15, 2015
Buenos días Lucía.
Aunque en nuestras tarifas no está contemplado, de momento, el descuento a desempleados, sí aplicamos una tarifa reducida a los parados con acreditación.
Por otro lado, nosotros no podemos compararnos con los museos que usted enumera, ya que ellos tienen subvenciones millonarias y nosotros no tenemos ninguna.
Espero haber aclarado sus dudas y quedo a su disposición para cualquier otra pregunta que pueda surgirle.
Saludos cordiales.
Ana Moraleda.
Written October 16, 2015
Hola could you please tell me the nearest Metro/station to the Museo. Thank you
Written September 26, 2015
It's 10-15 minutes walk from Alameda Central train station to the museum.
Written September 27, 2015
Il proprietario parla perfettamente italiano ed è una persona squisita che rende la visita ancora più interessante. Ovviamente non ti posso garantire la sua presenza dato che vive girando il mondo. Riguardo le altre guide non saprei ma puoi sempre provare a chidere
Written August 8, 2015
I would like to know more about this excursion...Price, transportation, hotel pickup, etc. We will be in Malaga May 21-2402015. The will be four of us.
Written June 3, 2015
We stayed right in the heart of old town right off Calle Larios at the hotel Petit Palace. If you are staying in the area everything is within walking distance. No cab needed.
Written June 3, 2015
How do I get there using. Public transport
Written March 17, 2015
Good afternoon, to reply to your question first we must know exactly from where are you going to start your journey to our museum. We are in the old center of Malaga, walking distance from the Plaza de la Merced, calle Larios or the Cathedral.
All the best
Gonzalo Fernandez-Prieto
Written March 18, 2015
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