Museu d'Història de Manacor

The permanent exhibition covers prehistory, Roman times, Late Antiquity and the Islamic and Christian Middle Ages. Models, finds and mosaics make it approachable. You don’t need to be an archaeologist; take your time and you’ll spot plenty of details in the cases and old rooms.

Ask at reception for information sheets in your language. During Friedhelm’s visit, they were available at each room’s entrance, making it easy to explore at his own pace.

Between galleries, you enter a courtyard with plants against the stone walls and a staircase leading up. This part of the building deserves a look in its own right.

The upper floor hosts temporary exhibitions. During Friedhelm’s visit, their text was mostly Spanish. A phone’s translation function can help if you want to read more closely. The museum website lists current exhibitions.

The staircase isn’t the only way up. The museum also lists a lift, wheelchair access and accessible toilets. See its accessibility information for details.

All year. The galleries work well on rainy days and offer a change from the beach in summer. For Friedhelm, it’s a place where a quick look can easily become a longer visit.

Check the day: Mondays are closed, as are Sundays in summer. Full hours are in Getting here and practical information. Check the official visitor page before travelling, especially on public holidays.

Combine the museum with a walk through the centre and Església de Nostra Senyora dels Dolors. Its high vaults and coloured window light make a worthwhile second stop before settling into a café.

If you want the sea afterwards, continue towards Porto Cristo.