Athenaeum of Malaga, Málaga

Historic Building in Málaga

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The Ateneo de Málaga or Athenaeum of Malaga is an artistic-literary association founded in 1966 in the city of Málaga, Spain. An athenaeum is an institution for the promotion of literary or scientific learning. a library or reading room. Since 2002 it has been based in the old School of San Telmo de la Calle Compañía.

History of the old School of San Telmo

The buildings construction was completed in the second half of the 17th century. After the Expulsion of the Jesuits in 1767, the building became the seat of successive institutions, most of them related to education and culture. It has been the Royal Schools of Latinidad and Rhetoric, Colegio Náutico de San Telmo, Montepío de Cosecheros, Maritime and Terrestrial Consulate, Academy and School of Fine Arts, Normal Schools of Teaching, Malaga Society of Sciences, including Museum of Fine Arts.

Picasso and the Old School of San Telmo

In Picasso’s childhood years it was the San Telmo School of Fine Arts and the buildings was dedicated to Line Drawing and Adornment classes.,Picasso’s father worked here as a substitute line drawing teacher between 1876 and 1891. Although his son was not old enough to study here, his first apprenticeship would take place in its classrooms during the occasions when he accompanied him.

What Other Travellers Say...

Reviews Summary

4.8 (34)

Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Telmo on Pasillo de Atocha 5 is housed in an impressive building with calm, welcoming rooms and a varied collection of artwork and archaeological displays; visitors note friendly, helpful staff, interesting rotating exhibitions, and that entry is free for local/EU residents while tourists may pay a small fee, with the site typically quieter in the morning and busier by afternoon.

Josephine T

2 months ago

"A beautiful and inspiring place full of history and art. The building itself is stu ing, and the exhibitions are always interesting. You can feel thepassion for culture and the arts in every room. The staff is friendly and helpful, and the whole atmosphere is calm and welcoming. A great place to visit if you're in Málaga and want to see something unique and meaningful. Highly recommended!..."

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Sarcopolo

9 months ago

"for citizen is free for tourists only one 1/5€nit’s so beautiful, especially place"

Madara Virsniece

3 years ago

"Free for EU citizens ( atleast it was like that in April). Beautiful collection of artwork, helpful and kind staff. Amazing building and collectionare brilliant. Also great exhibition of archeological items. Very quite but gets busier by afternoon. IG: darling_mads..."

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