Es Baluard Museum

The basics

Composed of airy indoor spaces and open-air sculpture terraces, the Es Baluard hosts art from the late 19th to the 21st century. The museum features on some Palma city, bike, and Segway excursions, some of which showcase its exterior and include access to its rampart viewpoints. For a super-easy visit that also covers other Palma landmarks, consider a hop-on hop-off bus tour that includes entry to the museum and other activities.

Things to know before you go

• The Es Baluard is perfect for art, photography, and architecture buffs.

• The museum is accessible to wheelchair users and anyone with limited mobility.

• Visitors must stow backpacks, umbrellas, and large bags in the museum cloakroom.

• There's an admission fee to visit the museum.

• On-site amenities include a stylish café, gift shop, free Wi-Fi, and restrooms.

How to get there

The museum sits on Palma’s Plaza Porta de Santa Catalina close to Palma’s waterfront and cathedral. Many buses stop nearby, including the 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 20, 40, and 46. Hop-on hop-off buses also call at Avenida Jaume III, about a 5-minute stroll away. Local street parking is sparse, but several parking lots, such as the Paseo Mallorca and Via Roma, are less than 10 minutes’ walk from the door.

When to get there

The museum is open Tuesday-Sunday all year and closed on January 1, May 1, and Christmas Day. Opening hours are mid-morning to early evening Tuesday-Saturday, and mid-morning to early afternoon on Sundays. If you can be flexible, consider visiting on Fridays, when you can choose what you pay to enter, providing it’s over a fixed minimal charge. However, Fridays and weekends are usually fairly busy: To explore when it’s quieter, target Tuesdays or close to opening time.

Must-sees at the Es Baluard Museum

The Picasso ceramics steal the show at the Es Baluard. Head to the top floor to view this stunning 1950s-1960s collection of plates, jugs, and pitchers painted with human and animal faces. Other must-sees of the permanent collection include pieces by Modigliani, Miquel Barceló, and Santiago Rusiñol. And don’t miss a stroll along the ramparts for spectacular views over Palma’s rooftops.