Museu del Calçat i de la Indústria
Inca municipal museum on the history of footwear and its auxiliary industries in Mallorca from the 13th century, with free admission.
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About the museum
The museum explains the history of footwear and related industries in Mallorca from the 13th century to the present. Inca and the Raiguer region were the island's main centre of the footwear industry, with quality production based on the Goodyear welt system.
It is installed in the general services block of a former infantry barracks, known as the cuartel del General Luque, built between 1909 and 1910 to designs by the architect Francesc Roca. The building was converted into a museum and opened on 2 June 2010 under the name Museu del Calçat i de la Pell (Footwear and Leather Museum).
At the end of 2018 it reopened under its current name and with a broader exhibition approach, after a participatory process in which local residents and former workers decided how to present their heritage. Almost all the machines, tools, shoes, drawings, documents and photographs come from donations and loans from companies and individuals in the region.
The permanent collection occupies the first floor and includes traditional tools, industrial machinery, objects from the auxiliary industries, a photographic tribute to the workers, collection footwear, fashion, sector advertising and a “Wunderkammer”.
Highlights
- Industrial machinery for making Goodyear-welted footwear
- Traditional cobbler's tools and objects from the auxiliary industries
- Collection footwear and the “Calçat avui” display case with Mallorcan brands
- Photographic tribute to the footwear workers of the Raiguer
- Free admission with voluntary donation
Permanent exhibition
- Exposición permanente del Museu del Calçat i de la Indústria – Tour of traditional tools, industrial machinery, auxiliary industries, collection footwear, and the fashion and advertising of the footwear sector in Mallorca.
- Founded
- 2010
- Operated by
- Ajuntament d'Inca
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission with voluntary donation. Activities for educational centres are free, with a recommended donation of €1 per pupil.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The museum is adapted for people with reduced mobility: adapted parking, an adapted route, adapted toilets and an adapted counter; there are also resources for children.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
Workshops and visits for educational centres and guided visits for families (groups of at least 8 people); the museum has resources for children.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
The museum's website states that it can be reached easily by train and bus, without giving specific routes.
By car
Parking available
Car park at the back of the museum, also for private coaches; electric vehicle charging point and bicycle parking.
- Accessible parking
Amenities & dining
- Café
- Coat check
- Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi, café, free left luggage (bags up to 57 × 56 × 40 cm, to be collected the same day), rest areas, library and toilets. Pets are not allowed in.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
Lecture hall lent free of charge on booking via a form on the website; there are also rooms for events.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
|---|---|
| Audio guide | yes |
| School programs | yes |
| Photography | Photography of all the museum's exhibitions is permitted. |
| Good to know | Usual visit duration: between 30 and 90 minutes. Guided visits for families or groups of friends (minimum 8 people, about 60 minutes, in Catalan or Spanish) are booked by form; for adult guided visits, write to the museum. Educational centres book free workshops with guides from Esment Guies Inca. |
