{"id":561531,"date":"2025-01-30T11:28:23","date_gmt":"2025-01-30T10:28:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.locabarcelona.com\/?page_id=561531"},"modified":"2025-03-19T13:11:12","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T12:11:12","slug":"barcelona-maritime-museum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.locabarcelona.com\/en\/living-in-barcelona\/history-architecture\/barcelona-maritime-museum\/","title":{"rendered":"Barcelona Maritime Museum"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t
\n\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t

Inicio<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t

Everything you need to know for your visit to the Barcelona Maritime Museum<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

The Maritime Museum of Barcelona is the perfect place to explore the city\u2019s rich naval history. Whether you\u2019re interested in maritime history or eager to learn about marine biology, this museum offers an experience you won\u2019t want to miss. Below, we\u2019ll delve into its history and architecture, as well as highlight some of its most notable exhibitions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t

History of the Maritime Museum of Barcelona<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Museo\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

The Maritime Museum of Barcelona, also known as the Naval Museum, is housed in the Drassanes Reials (Royal Shipyards), a 13th-century building originally constructed to store warships for the Crown of Aragon. This building played a crucial role in Catalonia\u2019s naval operations for several centuries, until the late 19th century, when military institutions vacated the shipyards, transforming them into a cultural space.<\/p>

\u00a0<\/p>

In the early 20th century, the Patronage of the Mediterranean Nautical Institute began the project to establish a maritime museum in Barcelona. The collection of ship models and nautical instruments from the Barcelona Nautical School, along with other artifacts and documents related to the city\u2019s naval history, formed the foundation of the museum, which finally opened its doors in 1941.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t

Architecture of the Maritime Museum of Barcelona<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

The original building, constructed between the 13th and 14th centuries, is a remarkable example of Gothic architecture. It features a rectangular layout with towers at each corner and still preserves sections of the original city wall.<\/p>

\u00a0<\/p>

The interior consists of 10 Gothic naves, some reaching up to 120 meters in length and widths ranging between 5 and 13 meters.<\/p>

\u00a0<\/p>

Over the years, the building has undergone several renovations. The most notable took place in the 1980s, when the space was expanded from 4,000 m\u00b2 to 10,000 m\u00b2.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t

The Maritime Museum's exhibitions\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Inside the museum, you will find an extensive collection of ship models, maritime paintings, and nautical instruments.<\/p>

\u00a0<\/p>

One of the most popular exhibitions is the replica of the Royal Galley, a ship built in the 16th century for the Battle of Lepanto. In 1971, to commemorate the centenary of the battle, the museum unveiled a full-scale reconstruction of the vessel, measuring 60 meters in length.<\/p>

\u00a0<\/p>

Visitors can also explore both permanent and temporary exhibitions, which cover topics such as the maritime history of Catalonia, piracy, marine wildlife, and the role of women at sea. Additionally, the museum hosts family-friendly activities and workshops, providing a fun and educational way for children to learn more about the sea and its history.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t

Find your dream apartment in Barcelona<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Contact us if you have any questions or would like to discuss your project.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn More<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t

How to get there<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhere is the Barcelona Maritime Museum?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t

The Maritime Museum is located at Avinguda de les Drassanes, 08001.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow can I get to the Maritime Museum in Barcelona?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t

In metro: Parada Drassanes (L3) or Paral\u00b7lel (L2, L3)<\/p>

In bus: Parada Drassanes (D40 y H14) or parada Portal de la Pau (V13, D20, H14, 59 y 120)<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat are the opening hours of the Barcelona Maritime Museum?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t

The museum is open from Monday to Sunday from 10:00 to 20:00.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow much does the entrance fee to the museum cost?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t

The entrance fee, which can only be purchased physically at the museum\u2019s ticket office, ranges from 5 \u20ac to 10 \u20ac.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCan I enter the museum for free?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t

Yes, every Sunday from 15:00, admission is free.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t

Make the most of your visit<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t