Fuerteventura celebrates Museum Day with events spotlighting its charming town

The Archaeological Museum of Fuerteventura has launched a comprehensive programme that combines a virtual archaeology outreach tool, a lecture on the funerary world and religiosity of the Majo people, the Libyco‑Berber inscriptions of the MAF, school‑focused activities, theatrical routes, and the presentation of the book La muerte de la lengua guanche.

Overview

The museum is marking International Museum Day (18 May) with a special agenda aimed at both dissemination and research. The schedule features cultural cycles, theatrical routes and family‑friendly workshops, all designed to highlight the rich heritage of the Majo community and to promote cultural tourism on the island.

Programme Highlights

• Wednesday, 20 May – Launch of the virtual assistant D.A.R.Y.L
  An AI‑driven tool developed within the LegacIA project of the Canary Islands Agency for Research, Innovation and Information Society (ACIISI) and the Canarian Museum.

  “D.A.R.Y.L is a cutting‑edge resource for sharing the Majo people’s patrimonial legacy with the public and encouraging cultural tourism.”

• Thursday, 21 May – 19:00 h – Ciclo Cultural Majos: The Funerary World and Religiosity
  Speakers: archaeologists Nona Perera and Verónica Alberto
  Moderator: journalist María Valerón
  Free entry until capacity is reached.

• Friday, 22 May – 19:00 h – Tour of the MAF Galleries: Libyco‑Berber Inscriptions
  Theme: “Escrito en piedra” (Written in Stone)
  Includes the presentation of the book La muerte de la lengua guanche by Rumén Sosa Martín, which examines the linguistic substitution process in the Canary Islands from the 15th to the 17th centuries.

• Saturday, 23 May – Family‑Oriented Activities
  “Misión Arqueológica. Aventura familiar” at the MAF.

  • 11:00 h: Children’s workshop on traditional Canarian intelligence games.
  • 12:00 h: Theatrical route (registration required via [email protected]).

• Educational Workshops with Schools (18 – 22 May)
  Coordinated with the rural schools of the CER Fuerteventura, these sessions bring museum resources directly into classrooms.

Context

The initiative forms part of the “Mayo 100 % Canarias” programme, organized by the Cabildo de Fuerteventura’s Department of Culture. It aims to valorise local traditions, artistic expressions and Canary creators while fostering community engagement with the island’s archaeological heritage.