Es Baluard Museu d'Art Contemporani de Palma

On a rainy Sunday visiting this museum was the highlight of the day. Of course, there were also a lot of people (because of the weather), but the staff were very friendly and I can imagine this place being very peaceful on a normal day. The admission is less than you’d expect! We went as a group and everyone have found something they liked. I personally was the most interested in a little collection of Miro, a permanent exhibition about the museum’s collection with a curated number of art displayed and NACHLEBEN. EVERY IMAGE IS A POTENTIAL PAINTING. We didn’t find some of the curators texts to the exhibitions very well written but appreciated there was always an English translation. Because of the rain we were asked to leave our umbrellas at the entrance, which is understandable. But when we found out about an open area on the terrace we couldn’t go as to not get wet which was a pity, so we missed a very nice part of the museum. The architecture is great but we expected to see a bit more. Overall a very pleasant experience.

Lovely grounds to walk on, and I’d recommend coming around sunset as it has a great vantage point. There’s quite a few Miro pieces inside and some other amazing artists such as Marina Abramović and Elisa Braem.

Museum in a bunker. Admission price is voluntary on Fridays. There is a small café on the terrace. The location is cozy. However, we had to wait an extremely long time for our drinks. So make sure you allow plenty of time. Palma was very crowded in October. Finding a parking space is a matter of luck.

The architecture and restaurant/bar terrace are absolutely stunning, mixing contemporary modern with a medieval touch. Both exhibitions, permanent and temporary were quite disappointing and boring - one of them looking quite cheap and amateurish. There are only three very small floors but least the entry was affordable.

Brilliant space, bright & accessible galleries and rooftop for views across Palma. Really good exhibition of various modern artists work including Miró.

Although I am not really a fan of contemporary art, this museum stole my heart with its exhibitions. Everyone will find something to enjoy and truly admire within the pieces displayed. The descriptions of displays are catching and interesting as well. They make you want to see and explore the artworks even more, rather than make you feel bored. Great organization of the gallery adds to the experiance. A must visit in Palma de Mallorca.

I highly recommend coming here at sunset. The best thing about the museum is the architectural solution that fits the concrete building into the ancient fortifications. It really stands out in the evening lighting.

We enjoyed our visit. The building itself is stunning — modern, spacious, and thoughtfully designed. It was pleasantly cool inside thanks to great air conditioning, which made it a comfortable escape from the summer heat. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout, and the rooftop terrace offers a truly spectacular view of the marina and Palma’s iconic cathedral — a perfect spot for a short break or photo opportunity. The current exhibition was interesting and well-curated. The entrance fee felt very reasonable. We’re glad we made the time to visit, and we would recommend it to anyone with an interest in modern art or architecture. Don’t miss it if you’re in Palma.

Es Baluard is the former armory that has since been converted to Palma's contemporary art museum. I stopped by in the evening and had a lovely time exploring the building and enjoying the artworks. On this particular evening, admission was "you decide" which I thought was a nice concept and I put several Euros into the collection box. The museum was established in 2003 and the permanent collection is based on 400 works that were ceded by the chairman of the foundation. There are also a number of temporary exhibits that tour. The building itself is a former 17th century military fortress and is part of the remaining old city walls that once surrounded all of Palma. It's a very interesting building in the way it incorporates the walls and at the same time allows patrons to take ramps up and down including to the roof level. Lots of Joan Miró but also Léger, Dali and a Mapplethorpe. A unique audio exhibit in the elevator, which is recorded sound. Of the elevator! In many cases, "contemporary art" goes right over my head. Not so much today at Es Baluard. Well worth your time to soak up some culture.