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Museu de Mallorca: island history in a Baroque palace

Two Gothic palaces were merged into one Baroque building – today it shows archaeology, painting and ceramics from prehistory to the 20th century.

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Quick answer

The Museu de Mallorca in the Palacio Can Aiamans in Palma shows archaeological finds, Gothic panel painting and ceramics from several centuries of island history. Admission is low; it is free on certain days and for certain groups of visitors.

Opening hours and admission

The museum is open Tuesday to Saturday and on Sunday mornings, and closed on Mondays. Admission is low; it is free on certain days (most often cited: Sunday) and for certain groups of visitors, such as EU citizens entitled to concessions – check the current rules before your visit. Check the exact weekday opening hours before your visit, as sources differ slightly here.

The building: Palacio Can Aiamans

The Can Aiamans town palace was created by merging two Gothic buildings into one Baroque building and is itself part of the exhibition – don't overlook the courtyard and staircase during your visit.

Focus of the collection

The collection ranges from Talayotic bronze and Islamic finds from Madina Mayurqa to Gothic panel painting and 20th-century ceramics.

At a glance

Location: La Portella, Palma old town
Duration: approx. 75 minutes
Rainy-day score: 5 out of 5
Accessibility: low-barrier – ask the museum for details
Parking: Parc de la Mar car park

Practical tips

For free admission, check the current free-entry days in advance (most often cited: Sunday).
Confirm the exact weekday opening hours by phone before your visit.
Make a point of seeing the palace's courtyard and staircase too.

Check the details

Admission prices, opening hours and current exhibitions change at short notice. We only give the editorially checked information – check the venue's official website before your visit.

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Museu de Mallorca

The island's history in one go: from Talayotic bronze and Islamic Madina Mayurqa to Gothic panel painting.

Admission: Very low admission, EU citizens partly free – check the rules before your visit
Duration: approx. 75 minutes
Suitable for rain: 5/5 – fills a whole rainy day
Getting there: Parc de la Mar car park

low-barrier

Don't miss: the Gothic altarpieces and the Talayotic bronze figures on the ground floor.

RM24 tip: the Can Aiamans town palace itself is part of the exhibition – don't overlook the courtyard and staircase.

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Frequently asked questions

Questions about the Museu de Mallorca

Is the Museu de Mallorca free on Sundays?

According to common sources, yes; the free-entry rules can change – check before your visit.

How long does a visit take?

About 75 minutes for a complete tour.

Is the museum accessible?

The museum is considered low-barrier; ask the museum in advance about wheelchair access details.