Bartolome March Foundation (Fundacion Bartolome March)

The basics

Visitors pay the admission fee and explore the Bartolomé March Foundation by themselves, roaming the palatial halls and courtyards of this one-time residence to view priceless objects collected by art- and book-lover Bartolomé March in the mid-20th century.

Travel to the Bartolomé March Foundation under your own steam or book a private Palma sightseeing tour that lets you customize the itinerary to include a visit to the museum. Alternatively, create a sightseeing itinerary by booking a hop-on hop-off Palma bus tour that stops near the museum. Then, explore it independently before moving on to visit the neighboring Royal Palace of La Almudaina and nearby Palma Cathedral.

Things to know before you go

The Bartolomé March Foundation is a must for art buffs, history and architecture enthusiasts, and bibliophiles. Plan on around an hour to explore the museum. Wheelchair access is limited: Contact the museum directly for information. On-site facilities include a popular café, tucked into a terrace along the side of the museum.

How to get there

The Bartolomé March Foundation stands on the Calle Palau Reial a few steps from the La Almudaina Palace and Palma Cathedral. Take buses Nos. 25, 35, or 4 to 453-Pl. De La Reina-Catedra, a roughly 4-minute stroll from the entrance, or ride a hop-on hop-off bus to Av d’Antoni Maura, an approximate 5-minute walk away. Local street parking is sparse, but some payable garages fringe the nearby seafront and port.

When to get there

The museum is typically open Monday-Saturday year-round, although it closes on public holidays. Opening hours are generally mid-morning through early evening on weekdays and mid-morning to mid-afternoon on Saturdays. If you want to explore the museum library, be aware that it’s usually only open from mid-morning to mid-afternoon on Tuesday–Thursday. The museum is generally uncrowded, making it something of an oasis of calm compared to Palma’s busier sights.

Highlights at the Palau March Museum

The Bartolomé March Foundation is full of eye-catching treasures. Perhaps most unusual is its 18th-century Neapolitan Nativity scene, featuring around 2,000 intricate figurines collected by Bartolomé March. Other must-sees include more than 20 lithographs by Salvador Dalí, and an outdoor gallery featuring sculptures by Henry Moore, and Auguste Rodin. It's set against a backdrop of Palma Cathedral and the city’s rooftops.