Maritime Museum, Barcelona
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Maritime Museum - by Yoann Aubry on Google
Description
The Maritime Museum of Barcelona focus is on the history of navigation and that of the Spanish Navy since the 15th century. It is housed in the royal arsenal of Barcelona where shipbuilding was taking place from the 13th to 18th century. The collection includes navigation instruments and charts, ship replicas, painting and weapons.
Access & Transport
The museum is situated next to the Columbus Monument, at the beginning (or end) of Las Ramblas. The Drassanes metro station (L3) is 2mins away and there are bus stops close by on Av. de las Drassanes and Av. del Paral.lel. For parking, there is the Drassanes Garage (Carrer Portal de Santa Madrona, 10) and Moll de la Fusta (Passeig Colom, 23).
Instructions & Recommendations
We would suggest combining a visit to the museum with the Aquarium Barcelona across la Rambla del Mar, a walk along Las Ramblas or a discovery of El Raval neighbourhood.
Environmental & Social
No data around environmental practices. The museum "carries out projects devoted to maritime culture and heritage, linked with education, archiving, corporate social responsibility and research areas". They focus, inter alia, on better working conditions, gender equality and equal opportunity - all aspects over which they have direct control.
Conclusion
The Maritime Museum of Barcelona is an excellent educational activity that should be more popular given the city ties with the navy and the history of navigation. The content and displays are such that they suit adults and children alike, so this works very well as a family activity and something different from exploring the neighbouring streets of the Gothic Quarter or El Raval.
Key positive
Lots of impressive items and good background info provided
Inexpensive for families
Key negative
Layout / flow not always the most coherent
Suitability
Suitable for all ages. The building is accessible for visitors with reduced mobility
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
May 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 35m
est. visit time:2h
Monday10:00 - 20:00
Tuesday10:00 - 20:00
Wednesday10:00 - 20:00
Thursday10:00 - 20:00
Friday10:00 - 20:00
Saturday10:00 - 20:00
Sunday10:00 - 20:00