🚂 Mallorca Railway Museum Celebrates Its First Anniversary – Five Days of History, Culture & Family Fun!
All aboard! Mallorca’s Railway Museum is turning one, and everyone’s invited to celebrate. 🚂🎉
From 4–8 November 2026, the Museu del Ferrocarril de Mallorca in Son Carrió celebrates its first anniversary with five days of cultural activities, creative workshops, guided tours, traditional music and family-friendly experiences.
Located in the former railway facilities of Son Carrió, the museum opened in November 2025 and has already welcomed more than 9,600 visits and activity attendances in its first year.
To mark the occasion, the museum has put together a special programme exploring Mallorca’s fascinating railway history, its connection to local traditions and the role trains once played in the island’s everyday life.
From sensory workshops featuring traditional Mallorcan products to a local produce fair and a family cycling adventure along an old railway line, there’s something for railway enthusiasts, curious visitors and families alike.
🚂 Five Days of Anniversary Celebrations
WEDNESDAY 4 NOVEMBER · 19:00
🍷 El Tren dels Sentits – The Train of the Senses
The celebrations begin with a special guided museum visit combined with a sensory workshop for adults.
Discover how Mallorca’s railway network helped transport local products and supported the island’s agricultural, artisanal and industrial development.
The experience explores traditional Mallorcan products including wine, carob, almonds, soap and salt, connecting the island’s railway heritage with its local flavours and craftsmanship.
THURSDAY 5 NOVEMBER · 19:00
🎬 La Escuela de los Trenes – Documentary Screening
A special screening of La Escuela de los Trenes, directed by Toni Madico.
The documentary tells the story of CEIP Sant Miquel de Son Carrió, whose educational activities once took place in the buildings now occupied by the Railway Museum.
Following the screening, teachers and pupils from the school will take part in a discussion, sharing memories and experiences connected to this unique location.
FRIDAY 6 NOVEMBER · 16:00
🧼 Traditional Soap-Making Workshop with S’Arrel de Mallorca
Get creative and discover the art of soap-making in a hands-on workshop led by S’Arrel de Mallorca.
A lovely opportunity to explore traditional craftsmanship and learn a practical skill.
🎟️ Price: €20 per person
👥 Places: Limited – advance registration recommended.
🎉 SATURDAY 7 NOVEMBER – The Big Anniversary Celebration!
Saturday brings a full day of festivities to Son Carrió, with traditional music, local products, guided museum visits and activities celebrating Mallorca’s cultural heritage.
Saturday Programme:
10:00 · Opening Parade with Xarabanda
The celebrations begin with a festive parade from Església de Sant Miquel to the Railway Museum, accompanied by Xarabanda.
10:00–18:00 · Local Produce Fair
Explore a market showcasing local products at Son Carrió railway station, celebrating Mallorca’s producers and traditions.
10:30 · Ball dels Caparrots de Son Carrió
Enjoy a traditional performance by Son Carrió’s caparrots – the oversized-headed figures that are a much-loved part of Mallorca’s popular festivities.
11:30 · Guided Museum Tour
Discover the fascinating history of Mallorca’s railway network and explore the museum’s collection.
12:00 · Traditional Dance with Va de J
A performance celebrating local dance and cultural traditions.
13:00 · Guided Museum Tour
Another opportunity to explore the museum with a guide.
16:00 · Guided Museum Tour
The final guided visit of the day.
16:30 · Live Music
The anniversary celebrations continue with live music to round off the afternoon.
🚴 SUNDAY 8 NOVEMBER · 11:00 – Heritage on the Move
Patrimoni en Ruta – Guided Family Cycling Tour
The anniversary weekend concludes with a special guided bicycle route along Mallorca’s Via Verda (Greenway).
Following part of the former Manacor–Artà railway line, participants will discover historic railway features that remain along the route while enjoying the island’s countryside.
Designed with families in mind, the activity combines outdoor exploration, local history and a little adventure on two wheels.
Advance registration may be required.
🏛️ Discover Mallorca’s Railway History
Opened in November 2025, the Museu del Ferrocarril de Mallorca occupies the former railway facilities at Son Carrió station, in the municipality of Sant Llorenç des Cardassar.
The museum offers a fascinating look at how trains helped shape the island, connecting communities and supporting agriculture, industry and trade.
Visitors can discover historic railway vehicles and objects, a restored railway carriage, interactive exhibits, immersive audiovisual experiences and recreations of railway life from the late 19th century.
The museum also runs educational programmes for schoolchildren and initiatives dedicated to preserving the memories and stories of Mallorca’s railway heritage.
And with more than 9,600 recorded visits and activity attendances during its first year, there’s certainly something worth celebrating!
📍 Good to Know
📅 Dates: Wednesday 4 – Sunday 8 November 2026
📍 Location: Museu del Ferrocarril de Mallorca, Son Carrió, Sant Llorenç des Cardassar
🚂 Occasion: First Anniversary of the Mallorca Railway Museum
🎉 Activities: Guided tours, sensory experiences, documentary screening, traditional crafts, local produce fair, music and family cycling
🛍️ Local Produce Fair: Saturday 7 November, 10:00–18:00
🚴 Family Cycling Tour: Sunday 8 November, 11:00
🎟️ Prices: Soap-making workshop €20; admission conditions for other activities should be confirmed with the museum
📩 Bookings & Information: info@museuferrocarrilsfm.org
🌐 Official Website: https://www.museuferrocarrilsfm.org/
Our tip: If you’re visiting with children, Saturday 7 November is the day to go! With traditional caparrots, music, a local produce market and guided museum tours, it’s a lovely opportunity to combine a little Mallorcan culture with a family outing.
And if you fancy something more active, Sunday’s cycling adventure along the old railway line sounds like a great way to discover a different side of Mallorca.
One year, thousands of visitors and a whole lot of railway history. Happy birthday, Museu del Ferrocarril! 🚂❤️
