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Heading to Ibiza soon? Despite being renowned for its incredible beaches and luxurious lifestyle, Ibiza offers a variety of museums that are definitely worth a visit! Villanovo is going to guide you through a visit of 3 charming museums in Ibiza that will add a touch of art into your glamorous holiday and will balance your itinerary, whether that is with friends, your other half, or your family.
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Let’s begin our historical journey in the archeological museum of Ibiza, located in the Cathedral square in Dalt Villa, in the Eivissa area, which primarily focuses on displaying the material remains of Ibiza’s and Formentera’s exciting historical pasts, which they have preserved and are still doing research on. This spectacular museum which spreads over various buildings is home to a permanent collection which exhibits objects that represent 3000 years of history and is separated into 6 time periods, one to please everybody! These themes include: Prehistory, Phoenician Colonisation, Punic Times, High Roman Empire Times, Low Roman Empire Times and Moorish Medieval Times.
The Archeological Museum is part of the Necropolis del Puig, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999, which is of great importance for historians and archeologists, especially the ones who focus on Phoenician reign in the mediterranean of the West as a large number of graves can be found on site. To top it up, it is even possible to climb down into caves and admire the archeological remains from close up!
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This impressive avant-garde museum is one of Spain’s most ancient contemporary museums and is located inside a beautiful building which is emblematic of the XVIIth century. For an exciting day out with your family, this is the perfect place, especially with children as the displayed art is captivating and colourful and the children will easily be able to interact with it. MACE’s permanent collection is enchanting for young and old, and is not one to miss as it provides the opportunity to admire renowned art from the Biennale and Ibizagrafic, as well as a splendid collection of etchings from Carl Van der Dort. Last but not least, in this museum, which is open all year round but not all day in the winter months, you will have the occasion to see the works of famous artists such as Tapies and Miralles.
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This pittoresque museum is located in Can Ros, casa de Puig de Missa. Let yourself be enchanted by the charm that the house radiates with its traditional architecture. For those who are looking for the road down history lane this is the one for you! The ethnological museum recalls the rural life of the island and does not miss out any detail, from the utensils which used to be used to work on the land, to the musical instruments without forgetting the typical outfits, do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity!
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