Galleries & living art
Museums in Pollença: art between monastery and Tramuntana
For over 34 years Pollença has hosted an international sculpture competition – the results end up in a museum housed in a former Dominican monastery.
The short answer
Museums in Pollença: art between monastery and Tramuntana
Pollença has two museums worth seeing, both with free admission: the Museu de Pollença in the former Dominican monastery, with works including some from the local sculpture competition, and the Museu Dionís Bennàssar in the former home of the painter of the same name.
Museu de Pollença
The Museu Municipal is housed in the town’s former Dominican monastery and admission is free. Part of the collection comes from Pollença’s international sculpture competition, which has been held for over 34 years.
Museu/Fundació Dionís Bennàssar
In the home and former studio of the painter Dionís Bennàssar, the Fundació shows his work – also with free admission.
Why Pollença has always attracted artists
The combination of the Tramuntana mountain backdrop, a historic old town and a long monastic tradition has made Pollença a popular place for painters and sculptors over the decades.
At a glance
- Admission
- Both museums free of charge
- Museu de Pollença
- In the former Dominican monastery
- Sculpture competition
- For over 34 years, partly passed on to the museum
Practical tips
- You can combine both museums on foot in one morning.
- Check opening times before your visit; at free museums they are often more limited than at paid ones.
Check the details
Admission prices, opening times and current exhibitions change at short notice. We only state the editorially checked information – check the venue’s official website before your visit.
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Frequently asked questions
Questions about museums in Pollença
Is admission to the museums in Pollença free?
Yes, at both.
What is Pollença’s international sculpture competition?
A competition held for over 34 years, some of whose works pass into the Museu de Pollença.
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