Are you a train enthusiast? Here are the best railway museums in Spain:
1Gijón Railway Museum
GijónThe Gijón Railway Museum is situated at the old North Train Station of Gijón, in close proximity to Poniente Beach. The museum spans over 14,000 square meters and includes the original station, which was built in 1874, along with two new buildings and railway tracks. The location and the historical buildings add to the charm and authenticity of the museum experience. 2Railway Museum of Catalonia
Vilanova y GeltrúThe Railway Museum of Catalonia is situated in the town of Vilanova i la Geltrú, which is approximately 40 kilometers south of Barcelona. This location makes it easily accessible for tourists visiting Barcelona and looking for a day trip to explore the rich history of railways in Catalonia. 3Camilo José Cela Foundation
PadrónMuseum dedicated to the Nobel Prize winning novelist holds an exhibition on his life and also houses a railway museum related to his grandfather. 4Galician Railway Museum
Monforte de LemosThe Galician Railway Museum, also known as MUFERGA, is situated in the city of Monforte de Lemos, in the province of Lugo. The museum was inaugurated in the year 2001 and has since been a significant site for railway history and heritage in Spain. 5Madrid Railway Museum
MadridThe Madrid Railway Museum (Museo del Ferrocarril de Madrid) is a museum in Madrid that is located in a former railway station. The building itself is interesting, built in the Spanish industrial style. Inside the museum visitors can explore the fascinating world of trains and locomotives where the e 6Basque Railway Museum
AzpeitiaThe Basque Railway Museum is situated in the station, garages, and workshops of the former Urola railway in the town of Azpeitia, in the Basque Country, Spain. This location provides a unique setting for the museum, offering visitors a chance to explore the historical railway infrastructure. 7Samuño Valley Mining Ecomuseum
LangreoThe Samuño Valley Mining Ecomuseum is a unique attraction located in the Asturian mining basins in the council of Langreo, Spain. This museum offers a comprehensive insight into the history and operations of mining in the region. It is a perfect destination for those interested in industrial heritage, mining history, and ecological conservation. 8Hervás Train Station
HervásHervás Train Station is a historical site located in the Spanish municipality of Hervás, in the province of Cáceres, autonomous community of Extremadura. Although it is no longer in operation, it stands as a testament to the region's rich railway history.- 9
Railway Museum
CompostillaMuseum made of old railway station, a property of Ponferrada Mining and Steelworks company, tells a story of railway history. - 10
Leisure and Tourism Center “La Estación”
LucenaThe former Lucena railway station, once part of the now-defunct Linares-Puente Genil line, has been repurposed and now serves as a leisure and tourism center. This transformation has given a new life to the old passenger building, making it a point of interest for visitors to the Spanish town of Lucena. - 11
Alcoy-Gandia Railway Museum
AlmoinesThe Alcoy-Gandia Railway, also known as la chicharra in Spanish or xitxarra in Valencian, was a significant Spanish railway line that operated from 1892 to 1969. This historical railway line is an important part of the region's history and offers a glimpse into the past for those interested in railway history.