All industrial & heritage museums to visit in Canary Islands

Explore the impact of industry on society at 4 industrial heritage museums in Canary Islands. These museums showcase the history of manufacturing, technology, and labor.

Are you curious about the history of industry and innovation? These are the top industrial heritage museums in Canary Islands:

  1. Salinas de Janubio1

    Salinas de Janubio

     Yaiza
    Las salinas de Janubio are situated in the municipality of Yaiza, in the southwest of Lanzarote, one of the Canary Islands in Spain. These salt flats are the most extensive in Lanzarote and are still active today, thanks to the support of the EU, which declared them a protected natural area. This location offers a unique blend of landscape and ecological values, combined with the complexity and originality of its salt architecture and hydraulic systems.
  2. The Aloe Vera House Museum2

    The Aloe Vera House Museum

     Haría
    Company museum dedicated to the history of aloe vera treatments and to its medical effects. Visit this modern complex to learn more about it.
  3. Punta de Arinaga Lighthouse3

    Punta de Arinaga Lighthouse

     Agüimes
    The Punta de Arinaga Lighthouse is an active lighthouse located on the Spanish island of Gran Canaria, part of the Canary Islands. It is situated on the rocky headland of Punta Arinaga, near the town of the same name in the municipality of Agüimes. The lighthouse marks the coastline between the Maspalomas lighthouse to the south and the Punta de Melenara lighthouse of Telde to the north.
  4. Instituto Tecnológico y de Energías Renovables4

    Instituto Tecnológico y de Energías Renovables

     Granadilla de Abona
    The ITER is divided into three main areas: Renewables, Engineering, and Environment. It has several facilities that are dedicated to disseminating information about its activities and the various fields it investigates. This makes it a great place for tourists interested in renewable energy and environmental studies to learn more about these topics.