Are you ready to discover the best museums in Palma de Mallorca? We recommend planning a small route to explore the city from a historical, artistic, and cultural perspective.
If you’re unsure where to leave your backpacks or luggage during this route, at LOCK & enjoy!, we provide lockers in Palma, close to Plaza de España. We’d like to highlight that there are different locker sizes depending on your needs, and you can also reserve them by the hour.
What Museums to Visit in Palma de Mallorca?
We’ve prepared a wide selection of the best museums in Palma de Mallorca so you can choose the ones that suit your preferences.
Museum of History
This museum is located in the Bellver Castle, one of the most iconic architectural symbols of Palma de Mallorca.
Historical Museum always has a permanent collection divided into three sections:
- In several rooms, the evolution of the city is narrated over time, specifically from Prehistory. There are paintings, exhibitions, and photographs of Roman, Arab, and Catalan cultures.
- A section is dedicated exclusively to Cardinal Antoni Despuig i Dameto, a historical figure in the city and the creator of one of its most famous maps. He also gathered an important collection of sculptures that can be seen in this museum.
- The Sala Jovellanos is focused on Gaspar Melchor de Jovellanos, one of the most important enlightened politicians of his time. He was imprisoned within the walls of this castle, and the museum has recreated the environment in which he lived.
Museum of Mallorca
If you’re passionate about history and archaeology, this museum is the perfect place for you. Located in what’s known as Ca la Gran Cristiana, referring to a 19th-century historical figure related to Mallorcan Carlism. This baroque building is striking in its beauty and cannot go unnoticed.
The museum has a permanent collection that spans all floors and provides a comprehensive journey through the city’s history with archaeological and artistic works. The rooms are arranged chronologically, from Prehistory to the Contemporary Age.
Entrance fee is €2.50, but it’s free on Sundays. You can visit at Calle de la Portella, 5 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm (Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) and from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays; it is closed on Mondays.
Kreković Museum
This art gallery is not very well-known, even among locals. However, if you’re interested in painting, we recommend it.
The museum houses a collection of paintings by the artist Kristian Kreković. Born in Bosnia-Herzegovina, after living in Peru, he moved to Mallorca. After his death, his cultural legacy became public property, hence the museum’s location on the island.
Most of his works focus on Incan culture, featuring portraits of traditional Peruvian life with vivid, expressive scenes that will leave a lasting impression.
The museum is located at Calle Ciudad de Querétaro 3, and admission is free. Opening hours are extensive, from Monday to Friday (10:00 am to 2:00 pm) and Wednesday afternoons (4:30 pm – 8:00 pm); it is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Juan March Foundation
The Juan March Foundation is a cultural reference, not only in Palma de Mallorca but also across the country, with additional locations in Madrid and Cuenca.
The foundation regularly organises exhibitions, concerts, and conferences and houses a library specialising in contemporary Spanish music and theatre. It also offers a Research Support Centre and a Data Laboratory.
However, the collection of 20th-century Spanish art is its greatest attraction, featuring works by artists such as Eduardo Chillida, Salvador Dalí, Luis Feito, Joan Miró, Antoni Tàpies, and Fernando Zóbel, among others.
Admission is free, and it is open from Monday to Friday from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm, and Saturdays from 10:30 am to 2:00 pm; it is closed on Sundays and holidays. The museum is located at Calle Sant Miquel, 11.
Museum of Sacred Art
One of the oldest cultural institutions on the island, this museum was inaugurated in 1916 and is also the residence of the bishop.
Inside, around 200 religious artworks are on display, offering a perspective on the historical journey of Christianity in the city. The museum is divided into seven sections with varied themes, including archaeology, modern ceramics, and religious sculpture.
Admission to the Diocesan Museum costs €5 per person, but there are discounts for certain groups, such as students or residents of the Balearic Islands. It’s open from Monday to Friday (10:00 am – 5:30 pm) and on Saturdays (10:00 am – 3:00 pm).
Museum of Contemporary Art Es Baluard
Opened in 2004, Es Baluard has since become a prominent cultural centre in its genre. The museum displays a large collection of contemporary art, spanning both the 20th and 21st centuries. Highlights include modernist paintings by artists like Joaquín Sorolla, Joaquim Mir, and Picasso. Additionally, it regularly hosts recreational activities, educational workshops, and specialised seminars.
The museum is divided into three floors, with plenty of light throughout every corner.
Es Baluard is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, and Sundays from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
At LOCK & enjoy!, we not only encourage you to visit these museums but also to explore the wide range of activities Palma de Mallorca has to offer during your holidays.
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