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    Palau March Museu

    208 Reviews
    #20 of 204 things to do in Palma de Mallorca
    Speciality Museums, Museums
    Calle Palau Reial 18, 07001 Palma de Mallorca, Majorca, Spain
    +34 971 71 11 22
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    “Interesting art and sculpture”

    The museum is right next door to the cathedral so I coerced my boyfriend into going in. For the 4... read more

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
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    “Great museum for fans of modern arts.”

    This is the place to be if you are a fan of modern art. It is also a great place Take the time... read more

    Reviewed 22 February 2018
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    This museum is home to the Bartolomé March Foundation's collection of art and books. It is situated in the heart of Palma de Mallorca's historic old town.The museum is located in Palau March palace, and has a collection of contemporary sculpture on display in the patios, with outstanding works by artists such as Rodin, Moore and Chillida. It also has a series of 40 religious sculptures in polychromed wood. One of the rooms contains an 18th-century crib from Naples, with more than 1,000 dressed, painted pieces, while in the Book Room you can see manuscripts, incunabula and codices, as well as a unique collection of nautical maps from the 15th-17th centuries.

    About Palau March Museu

    This museum is home to the Bartolomé March Foundation's collection of art and books. It is situated in the heart of Palma de Mallorca's historic old town.The museum is located in Palau March palace, and has a collection of contemporary sculpture on display in the patios, with outstanding works by artists such as Rodin, Moore and Chillida. It also has a series of 40 religious sculptures in polychromed wood. One of the rooms contains an 18th-century crib from Naples, with more than 1,000 dressed, painted pieces, while in the Book Room you can see manuscripts, incunabula and codices, as well as a unique collection of nautical maps from the 15th-17th centuries.
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    “nativity scene” (13 reviews)
    “private residence” (3 reviews)
    “modern sculpture” (3 reviews)
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    Calle Palau Reial 18, 07001 Palma de Mallorca, Majorca, Spain
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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Interesting art and sculpture

    The museum is right next door to the cathedral so I coerced my boyfriend into going in. For the 4€ entrance fee it was well worth it, the courtyard was full of bizarre sculptures and the lower floor featured some of Dali's later work and...More

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    Reviewed 22 February 2018
    Great museum for fans of modern arts.

    This is the place to be if you are a fan of modern art. It is also a great place Take the time to discover the 2nd floor. You will be able to plounge you in the life in Mallorca one century ago.

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    Reviewed 19 February 2018
    the thing to do on Monday

    while most museums are closed on Monday, this one and the nearby Cathedral are open. a visit here is worth the one hour you will need, as it is a nice house, with a great view, and some interesting sculptures and other exhibits. 4.50 €...More

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    Reviewed 14 January 2018 via mobile
    Compact, and almost empty museum

    Myself and my husband visited this museum at the end of October and at first were the only people in the building. This makes viewing the exhibits is a very different experience to a a busy ‘touristy’ venue. The courtyard containing the sculptures is spacious...More

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    Reviewed 22 November 2017
    Delightful

    This is a little hidden gem of a place. I only wish I knew how to add photographs. Fabulous. The detail in the figures are mind blowning.

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    Reviewed 16 September 2017
    must see

    Beautiful surprise, especially if you like religious art, we were only in port for a few hours and this museum was a highlight.

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    Reviewed 10 September 2017
    Nice little art museum with a mix of contemporary and older art

    This museum has some outdoor sculptures, including one by Moore. Inside there a re multiple tableaux with porcelain figures. These are all part of 18C nativity scenes. Some of the miniature silver work is truly amazing. On the floor above there are antique furnishings. Most...More

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    Reviewed 10 August 2017 via mobile
    An unexpected delight

    Just come out of the Cathedral visit ? What to do next that is chilled, interesting and close by ? The Pulau March Museu is a private collection of sculpture, objet, paintings and furniture. Housed in a beautiful setting and with only light visitor numbers....More

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    Reviewed 7 August 2017 via mobile
    Open on Mondays

    Cathedral museum is closed on Mondays so to escape the heat we paid the €4.50 entry fee and were pleasantly surprised. Sculptures by Moore and Hepworth and a collection of mixed Dali media was worth the entry fee alone. Also allows you to get different...More

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    Reviewed 27 June 2017
    A Grand place!

    $4.50 to get in and waunder on your own. Beautiful palace, huge rooms, stunning architecture, and original furniture. See how they lived.

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    Virginia1065
    16 October 2016|
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    Response from Klubfoot | Reviewed this property |
    Not entirely sure. Some of the rooms are on the upper floor via a grand staircase so I'm thinking not. Best check with the site I reckon.
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    Response from Brucestewart | Reviewed this property |
    I've had a look on the relevant website. The museum is closed on Sundays and public holidays. At all other times it opens at 10.00 am. It closes at 14.00 on Saturdays. On weekdays between 1 April and 31 October it closes at... More
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