Es Baluard Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art

Es Baluard Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art is a museum in Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, dedicated to 20th- and 21st-century art. It occupies part of the historic bastion structures of Palma’s old city walls.

Galleries present rotating temporary exhibitions alongside a permanent collection that emphasizes Balearic and Spanish modern and contemporary artists. Exhibition spaces are spread over multiple levels and are used for curated shows, installations and educational programmes.

The museum’s terraces and walkways are a major draw, offering open views across Parc de la Mar and Palma Bay with the Cathedral prominently visible. The building’s integration with the old bastions also makes the architecture itself a point of interest.

The museum was established to present modern and contemporary art within Palma’s historic defensive walls and occupies restored 16th-century bastion fabric. The site links conservation of historic fortifications with the adaptive reuse of galleries and public spaces.

Located on the seafront at the edge of Palma’s old town, adjacent to Parc de la Mar and within easy walking distance of the Cathedral and central Palma amenities.

• Terrace views: Roof terraces give expansive views over Parc de la Mar and the Bay of Palma, useful for photography and city-orientation.
• Collection focus: Focuses on modern and contemporary art of the 20th and 21st centuries, with a particular emphasis on artists connected to the Balearic Islands.

What to See #

• Permanent collection: Houses the museum's permanent collection of 20th- and 21st-century works with an emphasis on Balearic and Spanish artists alongside international names.
• Temporary exhibition galleries: Dedicated gallery spaces for rotating temporary exhibitions that change several times a year and host national and international loans.
• Rooftop terraces and viewpoints: Public terraces and walkways integrated into the restored bastion structure providing panoramic views across Palma Bay and the Cathedral.