Pollença, Mallorca · 1904 – 1967
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Pollença’s beloved post-impressionist. Housed in his 17th-century home, our museum celebrates a lifetime of painting, colour and extraordinary spirit.
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From a peasant boy in rural Mallorca to a celebrated post-impressionist — nine chapters of an extraordinary life shaped by war, love, and the power of colour.
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122 photographs from the museum — paintings, sculptures, the preserved studio, and the 17th-century home in Pollença.
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Step into Dionís’s preserved 17th-century home — his studio, three exhibition rooms, the mandarin courtyard. Free entry. Guided tours with his son Toni available.
Explore the museum →Dionís Bennàssar rose from humble rural origins to become one of Mallorca’s most celebrated artists. His life — marked by early loss, the Rif War, the Spanish Civil War, and an extraordinary creative drive — is a uniquely Mallorcan story of the 20th century.
Photographs from the Museu Dionís Bennàssar — paintings, sculptures, the preserved studio, and the 17th-century home in Pollença.
| Tuesday | 10:00 – 14:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 – 14:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 – 14:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 – 14:00 |
Enjoy a guided tour of the foundation accompanied by Toni Dionís — Dionís’s only son, founder of the foundation, and a celebrated painter in his own right. At 80, Toni brings an unmatched perspective, sharing personal stories and deep insights into his father’s life and artistic process.
Available in Catalan, Spanish, or English for groups of 5–15 people. Refreshments, wine, and local foods available on request. Contact us for pricing and availability.
Book a TourCarrer de la Roca, 14 · Pollença
Dionís Bennàssar’s 17th-century Pollença home — preserved studio, three exhibition rooms, and a mandarin courtyard. Free entry.
Housed in a 17th-century Pollença home, the museum showcases post-impressionist paintings tracing Mallorca’s story from 1904’s rural roots to 1967’s tourism boom — all within the preserved spaces where Dionís lived, painted and entertained the world.
Explore a broad collection of Dionís’s paintings, sketches, sculptures and furniture doodlings — capturing his unique spirit and Pollença’s natural and cultural heritage from 1904 to 1967. Works exhibited across Mallorca, Madrid, and Valencia.
Wander through Dionís’s untouched creative space, where brushes, paints and personal objects remain as he left them. His artistic spirit lives on in this intimate room — the beating heart of the foundation.
Three annexed exhibition rooms offer an immersive journey through Pollença’s cultural heritage. The rooms also host concerts, art workshops and community events — reflecting the foundation’s living mission.
Enjoy a courtesy coffee or tea beneath Dionís’s serene mandarin tree, steps from Pollença’s medieval streets. A tranquil, shaded spot to reflect on what you’ve just seen — and on the extraordinary life lived here.
A short film of the museum, and a live concert recorded within its walls — two glimpses of the foundation’s spirit, captured on video.
A short documentary portrait of the Museu Dionís Bennàssar in Pollença — the rooms, the paintings, and the atmosphere of this remarkable 17th-century home.
A live performance recorded inside the Museu Dionís Bennàssar — one of the regular concerts the foundation hosts in its exhibition rooms with baby grand piano.
The Dionís Bennàssar Foundation is a vibrant space for creativity. Two 100m² studio floors and three exhibition rooms with baby grand piano host art workshops, concerts, conferences and more — bringing Pollença’s creative spirit to life for locals and visitors alike.
The door is always open to local initiatives. Our spaces — two 100m² workshops and three exhibition rooms with baby grand piano — are available for art workshops, concerts, dance classes, and more.
We believe in community. If you have a project that aligns with our values of creativity and cultural exchange, reach out — we’d love to hear from you.
Get in touch →In the spirit of Dionís — who sought out visitors to Pollença for new connections — the foundation opens its doors to creatives, makers and thinkers from further afield.
In partnership with the neighbouring boutique Hotel Sant Jordi, we offer full board for up to 24 participants, airport transfers, bespoke local activities, and Maya — our dedicated local guide — with you throughout.
Enquire about retreats →The foundation offers evaluations and authenticity certificates for Dionís’s paintings, drawings, and sculptures, plus assistance with exhibitions, loans, and acquisitions.
Whether you’re a collector, researcher, or institution, our team can help authenticate and contextualise works from Dionís’s remarkable output.
Contact us →The foundation is nestled in the medieval town of Pollença, at the foot of the UNESCO Tramuntana hills in the north of Mallorca. Just 5 km from serene Puerto Pollensa and Formentor beach.
Visit us to explore the wonders of this remarkable corner of the island — the landscapes, the light, and the culture that captivated Dionís for a lifetime.