Mallorca Railway Museum Anniversary 2026: Events Programme

The Museu del Ferrocarril de Mallorca (Mallorca Railway Museum), located in Son Carrió, is celebrating the first anniversary of its opening with five days of cultural, educational and family activities. From 4 to 8 November 2026, the museum will host a special programme featuring guided tours, workshops, screenings, live music and activities exploring the island’s railway history.

The celebrations mark the first year of this venue, which opened in November 2025 in the former railway facilities in Son Carrió. Since its opening and up to October 2026, the museum has recorded 9,603 visits and attendances, including visitors and participants in its organised activities.

Museu del Ferrocarril anniversary programme

The programme will run over five days and combine activities for different audiences, from sensory experiences to outdoor family events.

Wednesday 4 November: The Train of the Senses

The celebrations will begin on Wednesday 4 November at 7 pm with “The Train of the Senses”, a guided tour accompanied by a sensory workshop aimed at adults.

The activity will offer visitors the chance to discover traditional Mallorcan products such as wine, carob, almonds, soap and salt, while learning about the importance of the railway in transporting goods and supporting the island’s agricultural, craft and industrial development.

Thursday 5 November: screening of La escuela de los trenes

On Thursday 5 November at 7 pm, the documentary “La escuela de los trenes” (The Railway School), directed by Toni Madico, will be screened.

The film explores the educational experience of CEIP Sant Miquel de Son Carrió in the very premises now occupied by the museum. The screening will be followed by a discussion with teachers and pupils from the school.

Friday 6 November: soap-making workshop

On Friday 6 November at 4 pm, S’Arrel de Mallorca will lead a soap-making workshop.

The activity costs €20 and places are limited.

Saturday 7 November: local produce fair and cultural events

Saturday will feature many of the anniversary celebrations, with a programme combining tradition, culture and activities for all ages.

At 10 am, a parade accompanied by Xarabanda will set off from Sant Miquel Church and make its way to the museum. At the same time, the local produce fair will open at Son Carrió station, where visitors can browse the stalls until 6 pm.

The programme will continue with a range of activities:

10.30 am: Dance performance by the caparrots of Son Carrió.
11.30 am: Guided tour of the museum.
12 noon: Traditional dance demonstration by Va de J.
1 pm: Second guided tour.
4 pm: Third guided tour.
4.30 pm: Live music to round off the day.

Sunday 8 November: Heritage on the move

The anniversary celebrations will come to an end on Sunday 8 November at 11 am with “Heritage on the Move”, a guided cycling route along the greenway.

Designed especially for families, this activity will follow part of the former railway line between Manacor and Artà, giving participants the opportunity to discover some of the historic features that have been preserved along the route.

A museum exploring the history of Mallorca’s railway

The Museu del Ferrocarril de Mallorca opened in November 2025 in the former locomotive sheds at Son Carrió station, in the municipality of Sant Llorenç des Cardassar. Its aim is to preserve and promote the island’s railway heritage through an experience combining history and technology.

The museum’s visitor experience includes recreations of a late 19th-century railway station, immersive screenings, holograms, a restored historic railway carriage and interactive spaces exploring different aspects of the evolution of Mallorca’s railway network.

During its first year, the museum recorded 9,603 visits and attendances: 2,127 in 2025 and 7,476 during the first ten months of 2026.