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Pairing two unexpected themes under one roof, the Museo Automovilistico y de la Moda in Malaga combines a collection of classic and historic automobiles with displays of haute couture fashion, set within a restored early twentieth-century former tobacco factory. The museum opened in 2010 and presents the parallel evolution of car design and fashion through the decades of the twentieth century, drawing connections between the changing aesthetics, technology and social attitudes reflected in both. The automobile collection assembles around a hundred vehicles spanning the history of the motor car, from elegant veterans and vintage models of the early 1900s through the glamorous machines of the art deco and post-war eras to dream cars and prototypes, including rare and luxurious marques, many restored to pristine condition and displayed alongside period detail. Interspersed with the cars are mannequins dressed in haute couture and vintage fashion, including pieces by major designers, hats and accessories, arranged thematically to echo the styles and spirit of the corresponding automotive eras, so that the visitor experiences the two collections in dialogue. The presentation is deliberately stylish and theatrical, with the gleaming cars and elegant gowns staged amid evocative lighting and decor, making the museum as much a feast for the eye as an educational display. The setting in the restored tobacco factory, a substantial industrial building, provides generous space for the collections. The combination of subjects gives the museum a distinctive appeal, attracting car enthusiasts, fashion lovers and general visitors alike. Located a little outside the historic centre of Malaga but easily reached, the museum complements the city's notable cluster of museums, which has made Malaga a significant cultural destination on the Costa del Sol, drawing visitors interested in design, style and the motor car throughout the year across every season of the calendar. Tickets can be booked online, and the museum forms part of the notable cluster of cultural institutions that has made the city a significant destination on the Costa del Sol throughout the year across every season of the calendar.

Type: Tourist Attraction

Address: 15 Avenida de Sor Teresa Prat, Málaga, Spain

Telephone: +34 951 13 70 01

Website: https://www.museoautomovilmalaga.com/

Opening Date: 01/01/2010