Palma Nova Museums and Art Galleries

(Palma Nova, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain)

There aren't many art galleries or museums in Palma Nova proper, except for very small boutique galleries with local art work for sale. The most impressive collections are based within Palma, which is only a few minutes' drive to the north.

The Municipal Museum has a thorough collection of Mallorcan artefacts. However, a tour of the island's great modern artists may prove to be more appealing, and one particular art gallery that can't be missed is the Spanish Contemporary Art Museum (Museu d'Art Espanyol Contemporani).

Municipal Museum of History

Address: Bellver Castle, Carrer Carnilo, José Cela, Palma, Mallorca, Spain, ES
Tel: +34 0971 730 657
The Municipal Museum is located inside of Bellver Castle, but is very much a separate attraction with its own opening hours. The main exhibits chronicle the history of the Balearic Islands and particularly Mallorca. Ancient coins and weapons are on display. The nearby road and car park means that visiting the venue is easy.
Open hours: Monday to Saturday - 08:00 to 19:15
Admission: charge, discounts for seniors, students and children

Pilar and Joan Miró Foundation (Fundació Pilar I Joan Miró)

Address: Carrer Saridakis, 29, Palma, Mallorca, Spain, ES
Tel: +34 0971 701 420
This art museum is located just a few miles to the north of Palma Nova, on the way to Palma city proper. The Pilar and Joan Miró Foundation celebrates the life and work of Joan Miró i Ferrà, an acclaimed Catalan artist who worked on the island from the 1950s until his death in 1983. His studio has been preserved, and a rotating collection of his sculptures, colourful ceramics and art work is on display.
Open hours: Sunday - 10:00 to 15:00; May to September, Tuesday to Saturday - 10:00 to 19:00; October to April, Tuesday to Saturday - 10:00 to 18:00
Admission: charge, discounts for children and seniors

Spanish Contemporary Art Museum / Museum of Contemporary Spanish Art (Museu d'Art Espanyol Contemporani)

Address: Carrer San Miguel 11, Palma, Mallorca, Spain, ES
Tel: +34 0971 713 515
Further afield in Palma city centre, the Spanish Contemporary Art Museum can be reached by car in less than 20 minutes. This impressive modern art gallery is devoted to the explosive creative period in early 20th-century Spain, when greats like Juan Gris, Salvador Dali, and Joan Miró were at their most productive. The exhibitions enjoy the patronage of the Juan March Foundation, which is well-known for its thorough Picasso collection.
Open hours: Monday to Friday - 10:00 to 18:30; Saturday - 10:30 to 14:00
Admission: free

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