Museums & bad weather
Palau March Palma: sculptures from Rodin to Chillida
In the courtyard of a palace in Palma's old town stand sculptures by international sculptors – one of the densest sculpture collections on the island.
The short answer
Palau March Palma: sculptures from Rodin to Chillida
On its terrace and in its courtyard, the Palau March in Palma displays a sculpture collection with works by Auguste Rodin, Henry Moore and Eduardo Chillida, as well as a Neapolitan nativity scene with over 1,000 figures. Children aged 0 to 11 get in free; sources give differing figures for the standard adult price, so check it before you visit.
Opening times and admission
The Palau March is open all day Monday to Friday and on Saturday mornings, and closed on Sundays. Children aged 0 to 11 get in free; sources do not agree on the standard adult price, so check it before you visit.
The sculpture collection
The terrace and courtyard hold works by Auguste Rodin, Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth and Eduardo Chillida, among others – with no museum queue and a direct view of the cathedral.
The Neapolitan nativity scene
Inside the palace, an 18th-century nativity scene displays over 1,000 figures – one of the most elaborate ensembles of its kind on the island.
Historic nautical charts
The collection also includes historic nautical charts from the 14th and 15th centuries, which document Mallorca's importance for medieval cartography.
At a glance
- Location
- Palma old town
- Duration
- approx. 60 minutes
- Rainy-day score
- 3 out of 5 (terrace open-air, indoor rooms covered)
- Accessibility
- low-barrier
- Parking
- Parc de la Mar car park
Practical tips
- If it rains, plan mainly for the indoor area with the nativity scene and the library.
- Combine with a visit to the nearby cathedral and the Museu de Mallorca.
- Confirm the standard adult price in advance by phone or online.
Check the details
Admission prices, opening times and current exhibitions change at short notice. We only give the editorially checked status – check the venue's official website before you visit.
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Admission prices, opening times and current exhibitions change at short notice. We only give the editorially checked status – check the venue's official website before you visit.
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Palau March Museu
Henry Moore, Chillida and Barbara Hepworth on a terrace above the cathedral – without the museum queue.
- Admission
- Low admission – check the day's price
- Duration
- approx. 60 minutes
- Rain-friendly
- 3/5 – solid in showers
- Getting there
- Parc de la Mar car park
low-barrier access
Don't miss: the sculpture terrace and the Neapolitan nativity ensemble inside.
RM24 tip: the terrace is open-air – when it rains, the main option is the indoor area with the nativity scene and the library.
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Frequently asked questions
Questions about Palau March
Is the Palau March free for children?
Yes, for children aged 0 to 11.
How much is standard admission?
Sources do not agree on the standard price – confirm it directly before you visit.
Is the Palau March suitable when it rains?
Partly – the terrace is open-air, while the indoor rooms with the nativity scene and the library are covered.
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Image credits: Palau March in Palma: Photo Enric, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Es Baluard in Palma with palm trees and bastion: Photo Thomas Wolf, www.foto-tw.de, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons

