Windmills on the Es Pla plain, Mallorca

Illustrative photo of molinos de Es Pla, not from the operator · Photo: Joan Gené · CC BY-SA 4.0

Culture & heritage

Museu de la Paraula – Rafel Ginard's house in Sant Joan

by Fundació Mallorca Literària · Sant Joan

A museum of orality and Mallorcan popular culture in the birthplace of the poet Rafel Ginard, in the heart of the Pla.

About

The Museu de la Paraula occupies the birthplace of Rafel Ginard, born in Sant Joan in 1899, and offers «a journey through the Mallorca of another time» through orality and popular culture. The house holds a reference archive of Mallorcan popular culture. From October to May it is open Wednesday to Friday 10:00 to 14:00 and on Wednesdays also 16:00 to 20:00; from June to September, Wednesday to Friday 10:00 to 14:00. Guided or out-of-hours visits are booked by email with the foundation. It is a quiet stop in a little-visited village of the Pla de Mallorca.

  • Birthplace of the poet Rafel Ginard (1899)
  • Reference archive of popular culture
  • Guided visits booked by email

Key facts

Price
Price on requestNo price published on the official website (página de museos), checked on 24/10/2026; ask the operator.
Duration
Not stated
Area
Es Pla (central plain)
Languages
Not stated
Minimum age
Not stated
Group
Not stated
Accessibility
Not stated

Opening hours and practical info

Hours on the Google listing (may be the office's)

Closed on Saturdays and Sundays according to Google. From the Google listing’s hours: it may be the office’s, not the activity’s. Check with the operator before you go.

Mon10:00–14:00
Tue10:00–14:00
Wed10:00–14:00
Thu10:00–14:00
Fri10:00–14:00
SatClosed
SunClosed

These are not always the days and times the activity runs: check departures with the operator.

Business data from Google, retrieved 2026-10-24. May vary on holidays and in low season.

When to go

Months in season

Open a month to see the weather, sea temperature and festivals.

How it scores

Editorial rating from 1 to 5 using our public rubric; not user reviews.

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  • Effort1/5
  • Family2/5
  • Weather-dependent1/5
  • Crowds1/5

A quiet indoor visit; the website is in Catalan; a little-visited village with no crowds.

Where it is

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Museu de la Paraula – Rafel Ginard's house in Sant Joan cost?

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How long does Museu de la Paraula – Rafel Ginard's house in Sant Joan take?

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When is the best time for Museu de la Paraula – Rafel Ginard's house in Sant Joan?

Museu de la Paraula – Rafel Ginard's house in Sant Joan is offered in these months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec.

Is it suitable for kids?

Museu de la Paraula – Rafel Ginard's house in Sant Joan is not the best plan for young children.

Can you do it if it rains?

Yes, Museu de la Paraula – Rafel Ginard's house in Sant Joan depends little on the weather (fully or partly covered).

Where can I book Museu de la Paraula – Rafel Ginard's house in Sant Joan?

Check the official site of the Museu de la Paraula – Rafel Ginard's house in Sant Joan operator.

Sources and review

Data collected from public sources and reworded in our own words. Last reviewed: 2026-10-24.

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