Old town and art
Can Balaguer → Casal Solleric → Juan March Foundation → Military History and Culture Centre.
Palma museum guide
Other Museums in Palma: The Lesser-Known Ones
Museums and cultural venues in Palma beyond the big three: maritime, military, sacred art, Krekovic, CaixaForum, Casal Solleric, Can Balaguer and Bellver.
Beyond La Almudaina, the Museum of Mallorca and Es Baluard, Palma has a network of small museums and cultural centres with free or very cheap admission. Here are the main ones, in a quick format.
The lesser-known museums in Palma
| Museum | What it is | Address | Hours | Price | Web |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maritime Museum of Mallorca | Maritime heritage and Mallorca’s historic link with the sea. | Passeig d’Alt Murada, 1A | Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00 | Free | Web |
| Krekovic Centre | Work by Croatian painter Kristian Krekovic and cultural activities. | C/ Ciutat de Querétaro, 3 | Mon-Fri 10:00-13:45; Wednesday also 16:30-20:00 | Free | Web |
| Military History and Culture Centre of the Balearics | Military historical and cultural heritage of the Balearics. | C/ Sant Miquel, 69 bis | Mon-Fri 10:30-13:30 and 18:00-20:00; Sat 10:30-14:00 | Free | Web |
| San Carlos Military History Museum | Military museum inside San Carlos Castle. | Ctra. Dic de l’Oest, s/n | Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-14:00; closed Mon and holidays | Free | Web |
| Diocesan Museum / Museum of Sacred Art | Collection of religious art from the Church in Mallorca. | C/ del Mirador, 5 | Mon-Sat 10:00-14:00 (check website) | Check | Web |
| CaixaForum Palma | Temporary exhibitions in the old modernist Gran Hotel. | Plaça de Weyler, 3 | Mon-Sun 10:00-20:00 | €6; free days | Web |
| Casal Solleric | Municipal contemporary art centre on Passeig del Born. | Passeig del Born, 27 | Tuesday-Saturday 10:00-20:00; Sun 11:00-14:30 | Free | Web |
| Can Balaguer | Historic house turned into a cultural and exhibition space. | C/ de la Unió, 3 | Tuesday-Saturday 10:00-19:00; Sun 11:00-14:00 | Free entry | Web |
| Bellver Castle | Gothic castle housing the city history museum. | C/ Camilo José Cela, s/n | Seasonal: check website | Check | Web |
Two useful clarifications
- The Railway Museum of Mallorca is not in Palma: it is in Son Carrió (C/ Estació, s/n).
- We have not included the Palma Wax Museum because we could not verify a current official source; check before you go.
Three walking routes
Cathedral and heritage
Diocesan Museum → Museum of Mallorca → Palau March → Royal Palace of La Almudaina.
Contemporary art
Casal Solleric → CaixaForum Palma → Es Baluard.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most interesting lesser-known museum in Palma?
The Krekovic Centre is a very different option, focused on the work of Kristian Krekovic, and entry is free.
Which free museum is near the centre?
Casal Solleric, Can Balaguer and the Military History and Culture Centre are in or next to the historic centre.
Is the Maritime Museum of Mallorca in Palma?
Yes. Its Ses Voltes site is at Passeig d’Alt Murada, 1A.
Is the Railway Museum in Palma?
No. The museum is based in Son Carrió, not in Palma.
Is CaixaForum Palma free?
General admission costs €6, but there are free days and groups with free access.
Some opening hours may vary by season or public holidays. Check the museum’s official website before visiting.