Art & museums in Menorca
Although Menorca is a small island with a modest population, centuries of invasion and continental influence have left the island with a rich heritage. For visitors seeking a little culture, Menorca has plenty to offer...
Mahon (Maó)
Museu de Menorca
Menorca's largest museum includes details of the islands archaeological past, plus the biggest collection of fine arts on the island.
Situated in a former monastery, the building is worth a visit on its own.
Location: Avda. Dr. Guardia
Tel: +34 971 350 955
Opening times: Tue to Sat 10:00 - 14:00 and 17:00 - 20:00, Sun 10:00 - 14:00
Menorca's largest museum includes details of the islands archaeological past, plus the biggest collection of fine arts on the island.
Situated in a former monastery, the building is worth a visit on its own.Location: Avda. Dr. Guardia
Tel: +34 971 350 955
Opening times: Tue to Sat 10:00 - 14:00 and 17:00 - 20:00, Sun 10:00 - 14:00
Museu Hernandez Sanz Hernandez Mora
Includes maps and engravings dating back to the 17th and 19th century.
Location: Claustre del Carme
Tel: +34 971 350 597
Includes maps and engravings dating back to the 17th and 19th century.
Location: Claustre del Carme
Tel: +34 971 350 597
Sala de Cultura "Sa Nostra"
Situated in the St Antoni Church, temporary exhibitions are held throughout the year.
Location: St Antoni Chruch, S'Arraval 32
Situated in the St Antoni Church, temporary exhibitions are held throughout the year.
Location: St Antoni Chruch, S'Arraval 32
Scientific, Literary and Artistic Arthenaeum
This natural history museum includes a research library with books by local authors. Exhibitions include a collection of paintings and drawings works by Vives Llull.
Location: Cifuentes, 25
Tel: +34 971 360 553
Opening times: Mon to Fri 10.00 - 14.00 and 16.00 - 22.00, Sat 10.00 - 14.00 and 17.00 - 21.00
This natural history museum includes a research library with books by local authors. Exhibitions include a collection of paintings and drawings works by Vives Llull.
Location: Cifuentes, 25
Tel: +34 971 360 553
Opening times: Mon to Fri 10.00 - 14.00 and 16.00 - 22.00, Sat 10.00 - 14.00 and 17.00 - 21.00
Galeria Artara
Location: C/ Rosario, 18
Tel: +34 971 352 912
Location: C/ Rosario, 18
Tel: +34 971 352 912
Fortaleza de la Mola
This truly enormous 19th century fort lies on the opposite side of Mahon harbour and offers guided tours to the public each Sunday, from June until October.
Comfortable walking shoes are required as part of the trip includes walking on uneven stone ground.
Drive past Cala Llonga on the far side of the port and continue towards the sea.
Tel: +34 971 362 100
This truly enormous 19th century fort lies on the opposite side of Mahon harbour and offers guided tours to the public each Sunday, from June until October.
Comfortable walking shoes are required as part of the trip includes walking on uneven stone ground.
Drive past Cala Llonga on the far side of the port and continue towards the sea.Tel: +34 971 362 100
Ciutadella
Museu Municipal de Ciutadella
Originally built as a fortress, the Bastio de Sa Font was renovated as a museum in the mid 1990's. Thanks to many archaeological excavations, the museum can tell the history of the island from Pre-Talaiotic, through to Muslim times. Collections include Iron Age skulls, Roman coins and jewellery.
Location: Pl.de sa Font s/n de Ciutadella
Tel: +34 971 380 297
Originally built as a fortress, the Bastio de Sa Font was renovated as a museum in the mid 1990's. Thanks to many archaeological excavations, the museum can tell the history of the island from Pre-Talaiotic, through to Muslim times. Collections include Iron Age skulls, Roman coins and jewellery.
Location: Pl.de sa Font s/n de Ciutadella
Tel: +34 971 380 297
Sala del Cultura "Sa Nostra"
Location: Santa Clara, 9
Tel: +34 971 480 686
Location: Santa Clara, 9
Tel: +34 971 480 686
Galeria Retxa
Location: 9 de Juliol, 37
Tel: +34 971 381 806
Location: 9 de Juliol, 37
Tel: +34 971 381 806
Museu Diocesà de Menorca
This museum includes a collection of contemporary paintings by the Catalan artist, Pere Daura who was born in Ciutadella in 1896. Close to the museum is Ciutadella's lively food market, selling fresh local produce.
Location: Seminari 7
Tel: +34 971 481 297
Opening times: Tue to Sat 10:30 - 13:30
This museum includes a collection of contemporary paintings by the Catalan artist, Pere Daura who was born in Ciutadella in 1896. Close to the museum is Ciutadella's lively food market, selling fresh local produce.
Location: Seminari 7
Tel: +34 971 481 297
Opening times: Tue to Sat 10:30 - 13:30
Pedreres de S'Hostal
Run by an association dedicated to the protection of stone quarries. Located 2km from Ciutadella.
Location: 2km from Ciutadella, on Cami Vell de Mao
Tel: +34 971 481 578
Run by an association dedicated to the protection of stone quarries. Located 2km from Ciutadella.
Location: 2km from Ciutadella, on Cami Vell de Mao
Tel: +34 971 481 578
Alaior
Sala Municipal D'Art Contemporani
Located in the surroundings of the Santa Teresa estate, this museum offers visitors the chance to discover the Roman history of the island.
Location: Mayor, 11
Tel: +34 971 371 002
Located in the surroundings of the Santa Teresa estate, this museum offers visitors the chance to discover the Roman history of the island.
Location: Mayor, 11
Tel: +34 971 371 002
Sant Lluis
Es Moli de Dalt
Es Moli de Dalt is a large fully restored windmill, which you cannot miss when driving into Sant Lluis (from Mahon). On display in this folk museum you can see a collection of old farming implements. The church in Sant Lluis is another building of interest, dedicated to Louis IX who the town was named after.
Tel: +34 971 151084
Opening times: Mon to Fri 10.00 - 13.00 and 19.00 - 21.00, Sat 9.00 - 13.00, Sun & Holidays 10.00 - 13.00
Es Moli de Dalt is a large fully restored windmill, which you cannot miss when driving into Sant Lluis (from Mahon). On display in this folk museum you can see a collection of old farming implements. The church in Sant Lluis is another building of interest, dedicated to Louis IX who the town was named after.
Tel: +34 971 151084
Opening times: Mon to Fri 10.00 - 13.00 and 19.00 - 21.00, Sat 9.00 - 13.00, Sun & Holidays 10.00 - 13.00
Es Castell
Castell de Sant Felip
The guided tour around this castle ruin takes a couple of hours, but it's one of the most interesting and detailed tours on the island. The fortress was destroyed by the Spanish in 1782, whilst on the tour you'll learn about the history of many invasions, see and walk through lots of underground tunnels and admire the views of Mahon harbour and La Mola.
Tel: +34 971 362 100
Opening times: Sat 10.00 until June. Mondays and Thursday thereafter.
The guided tour around this castle ruin takes a couple of hours, but it's one of the most interesting and detailed tours on the island. The fortress was destroyed by the Spanish in 1782, whilst on the tour you'll learn about the history of many invasions, see and walk through lots of underground tunnels and admire the views of Mahon harbour and La Mola.
Tel: +34 971 362 100
Opening times: Sat 10.00 until June. Mondays and Thursday thereafter.
Museo Militar
This museum is based in the old Cala Corb barracks and exhibits a permanent collection of Menorca's military history, including guns and flags. Also on display is some of the finest 18th century English furniture.
Location: Plaza Explanada
Tel: +34 971 362 100
Museum open: Mon & Thu 11.00 - 13.00
This museum is based in the old Cala Corb barracks and exhibits a permanent collection of Menorca's military history, including guns and flags. Also on display is some of the finest 18th century English furniture.
Location: Plaza Explanada
Tel: +34 971 362 100
Museum open: Mon & Thu 11.00 - 13.00
Museo Fort Malborough
Fort Malborough was built by the British in the late 18th century and was named after Sir John Churchill, the Duke of Malborough. Now open as a museum, this fascinating seven-sided building was subject to many attacks but amazingly was never destroyed. Guided tours last for approximately 1 hour.
Location: Cala Sant Esteve
Tel: +34 971 360 462
Fort Malborough was built by the British in the late 18th century and was named after Sir John Churchill, the Duke of Malborough. Now open as a museum, this fascinating seven-sided building was subject to many attacks but amazingly was never destroyed. Guided tours last for approximately 1 hour.
Location: Cala Sant Esteve
Tel: +34 971 360 462
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