The building was originally designed by architect Luis Gutiérrez Soto in the 1940s as a market.
The museum's conversion into an art space was led by architect Luis Machuca.
The CAC houses over 400 permanent artworks, with many pieces rotating frequently.
The facility includes a dedicated space for digital art and experimental video projects.
The museum regularly commissions street artists for murals on the exterior walls of the complex.
CAC Málaga (Centro de Arte Contemporáneo) is housed in the former wholesale market building, a 1940s structure characterized by its functionalist architecture. It focuses on contemporary art from the 1950s to the present day. The permanent collection includes works by international figures such as Louise Bourgeois, Damien Hirst, and Olafur Eliasson. The museum frequently updates its temporary exhibitions to showcase emerging artists and cutting-edge movements. It maintains a strong emphasis on pedagogical activities and public research initiatives. The interior retains industrial design elements from its time as a municipal market. The building is situated along the banks of the Guadalmedina River.
The main entrance hall with its preserved high-ceilinged industrial architecture.
Check the official website for rotating temporary exhibition schedules before visiting to ensure you see specific preferred mediums.
Visit the museum library, which contains an extensive specialized collection on contemporary art and theory.
Take advantage of the museum's proximity to the Soho district to view local street art murals after your visit.
Avoid rushing through the galleries; the museum's layout is linear but contains hidden alcoves that are often missed.
Closed on Mondays.
Standard museum rules apply: no flash photography, no touching the artwork, and keep voices low in gallery spaces.
