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Museum · Palma, Balearic Islands
Es Baluard Museu d'Art Contemporani
Museum of modern and contemporary art housed in the Renaissance bastion of Sant Pere, with works by Miró, Picasso and Barceló and terraces overlooking the wall and the bay.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Es Baluard Museu d'Art Contemporani
Es Baluard Museu d'Art Contemporani de Palma occupies the Sant Pere bastion, one of the Renaissance fortifications of the city wall from the 16th century, on the western edge of the old town, next to the Santa Catalina neighborhood. The museum opened in 2004, with a new concrete-and-glass building fitted between the old walls.
The collection brings together modern and contemporary art linked to the Balearic Islands, with works by Joan Miró, Pablo Picasso, Miquel Barceló, Antoni Tàpies, artists who worked on the island in the 20th century and Mallorcan painters. Temporary exhibitions take up a large portion of the space.
The route includes the aljibe, a former fortress cistern used as an exhibition hall, and the walkways on the wall, with terraces open to the bay, the harbor and the cathedral.
The terrace has a café and is a good spot for late afternoon.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From 1 hour to 1.5 hours.
Best time
Late afternoon, to finish the visit on the terrace with the sun setting over the bay. Closed on Mondays; check opening times.
How to get there
It is on Plaça de la Porta de Santa Catalina, at the end of Passeig des Born and near La Lonja, a 10-minute walk from the cathedral.
Tip
Go up onto the wall walkways, even if you have little time for the galleries. Some time slots may have special entry conditions; check in advance. Afterwards, dine in Santa Catalina next door.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Es Baluard Museu d'Art Contemporani
What is Es Baluard?
A museum of modern and contemporary art housed in a Renaissance bastion of Palma’s city wall.
Which artists are in Es Baluard?
Miró, Picasso, Barceló, Tàpies and artists from the Balearic Islands, plus temporary exhibitions.
Does Es Baluard have a sea view?
Yes. The walkways over the wall and the terrace offer views of the bay and the cathedral.