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Map of our museum with all the rooms available.
Gallery 1
PERSEVERANCE "Llorente Collection"
It houses a fascinating ethnographic collection of handguns, long guns and bladed weapons from Europe, Africa, Asia and Oceania. A total of 611 pieces make up this unrivalled exhibition
The collection has belonged to the San Carlos Castle Consortium since 2004, when it was donated by its owner, Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Antonio Llorente Alberti
Among its most notable pieces are a smallsword attributed to Alfonso XIII, a Winchester Model 1866 rifle manufactured in 1873, an eighteenth-century Japanese rifle, and a book with a concealed compartment for a handgun.
Gallery 2
VALOUR “The Spanish War of Independence (1808–1814)”
This gallery explores the war against Napoleon’s invasion of Spain. It features two particularly remarkable exhibits: a late nineteenth-century scale model of La Llotja in Palma, a building used as a workshop and factory for artillery weapons during the war, and a strongbox dating from 1810.
Gallery 3A
DISCIPLINE “General Weyler: Between Obedience and Authority”
This gallery is dedicated to Valeriano Weyler and features collections donated by his granddaughter and various institutions. He is notable for having served as Captain General of the four Spanish archipelagos of the period: the Balearic Islands (1883–1886), the Canary Islands (1878–1883), Cuba (1896–1897) and the Philippines (1888–1893). He also held the titles of Duke of Rubí, Marquess of Tenerife and Grandee of Spain.
Gallery 3B
COASTAL DEFENSE TOWERS
This room is dedicated to the coastal defence towers. Of the 86 towers on the perimeter, which have survived the centuries, we have exhibited the most important and best preserved. A model reproduces the defence of a village alerted by the "tower watchman" of a pirate attack.
A warning system using signals between towers "smoke or fire" was invented by Joan Binimelis in the 16th century, the end point being the Angel Tower in the Almudaina Palace in Palma.
Gallery 3C
LOYALTY — “Technology, Function and Symbolism”
This gallery is temporarily closed to the public while its exhibition is being redesigned. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Gallery 4
20th CENTURY
The 20th century collection comprises a very interesting room with mainly infantry and engineering pieces. Highlights include a portable manoeuvring radio, a gas mask for equines and a fire engine trailer.
There is also a display case that tells the story of the best Spanish combat rifle of the 20th century: the Fusa Cetme.
Gallery 5
IDENTITY “From the Origins to the Christian Conquest”
This gallery is temporarily closed to the public while its exhibition is being redesigned. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Gallery 6
AVAILABILITY “The Potential for New Narratives”
Gallery 6 is dedicated to temporary exhibitions.
The earliest plans of the fortification identify this space as the castle chapel.
Gallery 10
REPRESENTATION “From Defence to the homage tower”
Corresponde a la Torre original de Felipe III en 1612. A mitad de la escalera de acceso se halla la entrada del aljibe original, compuesto de dos áreas bien diferenciadas. En la parte superior están las habitaciones y estancias en donde se mantuvieron los equipos y municiones.
Coastal and anti-aircraft guns were installed on the terrace at various times, the latter during the Civil War.
Gallery 7
HONOUR “The Power of the Spanish Monarchy”
This gallery is dedicated to the Spanish Habsburg monarchy and its role as a dominant world power during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Among the exhibits, a particular highlight is an arquebus crafted by King Charles II’s official gunsmith.
Gallery 9
HOSPITALITY “The Castle as a Meeting Place”
This is the starting point of the visit, where visitors are welcomed. It provides a brief visual introduction to San Carlos Castle and the museum housed within it. Two virtual reality stations offer an aerial perspective, revealing little-known details of the fortification.
Gallery 8
GENEROSITY “Artillery in Mallorca: From Private Collecting to Shared Heritage”
This gallery is temporarily closed to the public while its exhibition is being redesigned. We apologise for any inconvenience.
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