With more than 30 museums of varying themes, Malaga city has many cultural options.
Amongst them, the Museum of Airports and Air transport of the airport of Malaga, Costa del Sol is located 2 minutes from the airport and is a fascinating visit for any aviation fan.
The exhibition, with more than 5000 square meters, is made up of different rooms which are dedicated to aerial simulations, general aviation or the historic terminal of 1948. It also boasts seven real aircraft; it is possible whilst visiting, to actually board the DC-3, DC-9 and Convair 440. In fact, it is the only museum in Spain and probably in Europe, which allows visitors to go into the cabin and even sit at the controls in the cockpit.
Presently, you can enjoy the exhibit “Aeronáuticas: Mujeres tras las máquinas” where women are given visibility in the aeronautical sector, be it as engineers, inventors and scientists, or women air pilots or helicopter pilots that marked history.
Lastly, the Museum of Aeronautics of Malaga boasts various vantage points from which to enjoy the fantastic views of the executive aviation platform of the airport.
All of this is possible thanks to the work carried out by the Amigos del Museo organisation, volunteers that ensure everything works perfectly. They are, ultimately, the soul of the museum and with their dedication and effort, they have succeeded in making this museum in Malaga one of the most important aeronautical museums in our country.
You can keep up to date on news and find out more about its projects by visiting their web page: www.aeromuseo.org