Fundació Miró Mallorca
Museum Museum in Mallorca dedicated to Joan Miró's works
Joan Miró’s foundation in Palma preserves his studio, workshops and gardens. Visitors study original works, ceramics and sketches, and attend rotating exhibitions and educational programs.
Fundació Miró Mallorca is a museum and cultural foundation in Palma de Mallorca dedicated to the life and work of Joan Miró. The site preserves Miró’s working spaces and holds exhibitions, archives and research material related to the artist.
The complex includes Miró’s studio environment and gallery spaces that display paintings, works on paper, sculptures and archival material; it runs temporary exhibitions and educational programming relating to modern art. Visitors commonly see the preserved studio layout alongside rotating displays from the collection.
The foundation was established to preserve Miró’s studios and collection on Mallorca and to support research and exhibition work around his oeuvre. The preserved studio known as the Taller Sert dates from the mid-20th century and is a central element of the site’s heritage.
The foundation is located in Palma de Mallorca on the island of Mallorca in the Balearic Islands, within the urban area of the city and accessible by city transport from the centre.
- Studio and archive: Houses the artist's preserved studio environment and a collection of works and archival material dedicated to research on Joan Miró.
What to See #
- Taller Sert: A workspace and studio designed in the mid-20th century by architect Josep Lluís Sert that Joan Miró used while living in Mallorca; the studio is preserved as part of the foundation's setup.
- Galleries and archive: The foundation's display galleries and archive areas that hold works on paper, preparatory material and rotating exhibitions focused on Joan Miró's output and related research.
How to Get to Fundació Miró Mallorca #
The foundation is in Palma de Mallorca. From Palma city centre it is a short taxi ride or a 15-20 minute drive; local buses serve the area (check current routes and timetables).
Tips for Visiting Fundació Miró Mallorca #
- Visit midweek to avoid Palma cruise-ship crowds; the museum is compact and best appreciated without rushed groups.
- Give at least 90 minutes - the collection includes Miró's studio, ceramics and graphic work that reward slow looking.
- Look for temporary exhibitions and the museum shop's small catalogue of Miró prints and reproductions.
Best Time to Visit Fundació Miró Mallorca #
Spring and autumn are the most pleasant times to combine Palma's streets and museum visits; summers are hot and busy.
Weather & Climate near Fundació Miró Mallorca #
Fundació Miró Mallorca's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 30°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall.
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 5 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with 72 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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