Museo del Patrimonio Municipal (MUPAM)

The Museo del Patrimonio Municipal, known as MUPAM, is housed in a mansion on the Paseo de Reding in the La Malagueta area of Málaga, Andalusia, Spain, close to the bullring and the city's seafront. The building is a historic residence adapted to host the collection of the Ayuntamiento de Málaga, which holds the art and objects gathered by the city council over many decades. The museum opened in 2010 as a way of making this municipal heritage accessible to the public. The permanent display brings together paintings, sculptures, decorative arts and documents that reflect the cultural and social history of Málaga, from the 16th century to the 20th century. The works include Spanish and Andalusian art, portraits of city figures, ceramics, furniture and objects related to the city's institutions. The display follows a chronological and thematic approach, with rooms devoted to particular periods or themes and explanatory panels, mostly in Spanish. Temporary exhibitions on local art and history are also held in the galleries, and the programme changes regularly, so visitors should consult the official website for current shows. The mansion has been restored for museum use, keeping some of its domestic character, with staircases, salons and ornamental details that suggest its former life as a private residence. The building is in good condition and is run by the municipal cultural department. The museum is smaller than the major art museums in the centre and usually takes about an hour to see. Admission is free or at a low rate, according to the municipal tariff, and the location is convenient for visitors combining it with the bullring, the Malagueta beach and the Gibralfaro hillside.