Museu Monogràfic de Pol·lèntia

About the museum

The Museu Monogràfic de Pol·lèntia was created in 1987 as a section of the Museu de Mallorca, with the aim of displaying archaeological finds close to the place where they were discovered, the Roman city of Pollentia. The city was founded in 123 BCE, at the end of the Roman conquest of the Balearic Islands, and was inhabited between the 2nd century BCE and the 12th century CE; most of the objects on display belong to the 1st and 2nd centuries, the period of its greatest splendour. It is managed by Alcúdia town council (Ajuntament d'Alcúdia).

The museum occupies a municipal building of medieval origin, a former 14th-century hospital in the old town, very close to the church of Sant Jaume. It was refurbished in the summer of 2006 and organises its collection into two areas. The private area displays objects of everyday life, from kitchen utensils and tableware to jewellery and games. The public area is divided into three spaces: public life in the forum, illustrated with large-scale sculptures, inscriptions and architectural elements; spectacles; and the funerary world.

The visit is completed by the archaeological complex of the Roman city (the residential quarter of La Portella, the forum and the theatre), which has its own opening hours and depends on the Consorci de la Ciutat Romana de Pollentia. Among the museum's pieces is a bronze girl's head found in one of the houses of La Portella.

Highlights

• Bronze girl's head found at La Portella
• Sculptures, inscriptions and architectural elements from the Roman forum
• Objects of everyday life: tableware, jewellery and games
• Spaces devoted to spectacles and the funerary world
• Medieval building: former 14th-century hospital

Permanent exhibition

• Colección permanente: vida pública y privada en Pollentia – Archaeological pieces from the Roman city, organised into a private area with everyday objects and a public area with the forum, spectacles and the funerary world.

Founded

1987

Operated by

Ajuntament d'Alcúdia / Consorci de la Ciutat Romana de Pollentia (sección del Museu de Mallorca)

Admission & discounts

The €4 fare covers a self-guided visit of the Pollentia archaeological complex and the monographic museum. Free admission for children aged 0 to 7, people with a disability above 65%, institutional visits organised by the Consorci, official guides and accredited journalists, and members of ICOM and ICOMOS.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The Museums Directory indicates that the museum is accessible for wheelchair users.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

According to the Museums Directory, there are children's and family activities, workshops and an educational programme; the official website publishes a teaching guide.

Getting there & parking

The museum is in the old town of Alcúdia, near the church of Sant Jaume.

Amenities & dining

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Events & venue rental

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