The distinction was presented at an event held in the Salón Real of the Casa de la Panadería, in Madrid's Plaza Mayor. The director of tourism for the city council, Héctor Coronel, presented the award to the museum's director, Teresa Castanedo.
The CO2RESPONSABLES MADRID program promotes tourism sustainability through a certification system and a carbon footprint calculator. Funded by NextGenerationEU Funds, it aims to position Madrid as a responsible urban destination, involving the sector and visitors in caring for the city.
Following a rigorous carbon footprint calculation by a specialized company, the museum has obtained this seal, which adds value and reputation in an increasingly sustainability-oriented market.
This recognition solidifies the Madrid Railway Museum as a benchmark in sustainable cultural management, aligning with European decarbonization guidelines and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Other venues, such as the National Museum of Decorative Arts and the College of Architects, have also received this accreditation.
The museum is housed in the historic Delicias station, inaugurated in 1880, a prominent example of Spanish industrial architecture.
Its permanent exhibition details the history of the railway system, with thematic routes on traction (steam, electric, diesel), infrastructure, traffic control, and the ‘Territorio Ferroviario’ model, the largest in Spain. The museum also promotes the study and dissemination of railways through temporary exhibitions, educational activities, and the operation of historic trains.
In 2024, the museum was named ‘Best Popular Culture Museum’ at the +Historia Reader Awards by National Geographic.
