Museu Maritim de Barcelona
Museu Maritim de Barcelona
Museu Maritim de Barcelona
3.9
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
About
The Maritime Museum of Barcelona is an institution dedicated to maritime culture with more than 80 years of history whose mission is to preserve, study and disseminate one of the most important collections of maritime heritage in the Mediterranean. It is located in the building of the Royal Shipyards, on the seafront of the city and at the foot of the mountain of Montjuïc. The original use of the historic building was the construction of warships for the Crown of Aragon fleet. The Shipyards were listed, in 1976, as a Historic-Artistic Monument. In 2006, the Maritime Museum of Barcelona was declared a Museum of National Interest.
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Neighbourhood: El Raval
Once a downtrodden corner of downtown Barcelona, this gritty area has seen a cultural resurgence boasting an excellent nightlife and one of the most multi ethnic spots in the entire city. A sense of humble authenticity protrudes from the many independent record stores, second hand shops, and student bars that seem to light up the streets day and night. The rocking epicenter, the MACBA Plaça, is a modern day forum for bohemian youth, abuzz with the sights and sounds of late-night gatherings and talented skateboarders showing off their latest tricks.
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- Drassanes • 2 min walk
- Paral·lel • 9 min walk
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3.9
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Nic McQ
Falkirk, UK55 contributions
Feb 2025 • Family
Good points: the full size galley is a wonder and well worth a visit. Your entrance ticket gives you access to the museum and to the schooner at the marina across road. The collection itself is interesting, and the building is beautiful. The ticket price is very reasonable.
Areas which could be better: there's a lack of clear signage so it's not always clear where you are supposed to go (or how to get out). One of the guards raised his voice at me as I used the light on my phone to see inside the galley (again no signs to say don't do this). It's very hot (even in February).
Areas which could be better: there's a lack of clear signage so it's not always clear where you are supposed to go (or how to get out). One of the guards raised his voice at me as I used the light on my phone to see inside the galley (again no signs to say don't do this). It's very hot (even in February).
Written 12 February 2025
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Saitama Prefecture, Japan364 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
Due to my travel schedule, I only stayed in Barcelona on Monday, and while many facilities were closed on Mondays, this museum was open, so I went to see it. It was near a metro station. It seems that the museum was built in an old shipyard. The explanations for each exhibit were only in Spanish and English, so it was difficult to understand, but there were replicas of old ships and some video explanations, so it was fun.
Written 11 May 2024
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LjubaN
Castelfranco Veneto, Italy2,752 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
The Museum is located in the ancient shipyards of Barcelona. The opening of the Museum dates back to 1941. There are several rooms, but the most visited is the room that houses the life-size reproduction of the Royal galley of Don John of Austria. The Real was the flagship of the Spanish fleet, famous for winning the Battle of Lepanto in 1571.
In the other rooms there are ship models, ancient artifacts, naval instruments, nautical cartography. The Museum is also interesting for children for its interactive features.
In the other rooms there are ship models, ancient artifacts, naval instruments, nautical cartography. The Museum is also interesting for children for its interactive features.
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Written 10 February 2025
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David N
Brisbane, Australia2,024 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to this wonderful museum. The building and site housing the museum has its own amazing history and is perfect for capturing the maritime history of this area. The cost was only 10 euros and was worth every cent as the museum has so much to offer
Written 28 August 2024
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Marcella E
Chicago, United States7 contributions
Jan 2025 • Family
The museum was excellent! Engaging for my teens, accessible for English-readers, and the most beautiful exhibits and interactive experiences. The models are so impressive. This museum is a must-do for anyone who enjoys history, maritime history, sailing, or who has kids who might be tapped out on art museums and cathedrals, as spectacular as they are... .
Written 7 January 2025
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StefiRome
Rome, Italy165 contributions
Oct 2024 • Family
After so much Gaudi, this museum reminds us of other important aspects of Barcelona of the past. Located next to the Columbus statue, at the bottom of the Ramblas, it is easy to reach and visit in about an hour and a half. Very interesting the models, the original instrumentation used by navigators over the centuries and the reconstructions. There are also original documents that testify to the role that Spain -unfortunately- played in the slave trade. Imposing the royal galley at 1:1 size.
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Written 26 October 2024
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Henrik J
Copenhagen, Denmark86 contributions
Dec 2024 • Couples
This gem, slightly off the usual track kn Barcelona should be a must.
If you want history, ship models and then a live size gallery model this is the place.
The old shipyard is turned into a great museum with a bit of everything and should be added to you list when in Barcelona.
Things for kids as well, so all ages can have a good visit
If you want history, ship models and then a live size gallery model this is the place.
The old shipyard is turned into a great museum with a bit of everything and should be added to you list when in Barcelona.
Things for kids as well, so all ages can have a good visit
Written 24 December 2024
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BTS1972
Munich, Germany3,746 contributions
July 2024 • Family
We visited the museum, because it was free on Sundays. The documentation and explanation of the exhibits leaves much to be desidered and follows rather old concepts. The motion picture is nice, but of littel information value. The by far best exhibits is the replica of the Lepanto galley that served Juan d'Austria as flagship.
Written 22 August 2024
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Charlene V
16 contributions
Jan 2025 • Family
We had a great time: 1h30 for the museum (you can easily spend more time there) and the boat afterwards. The building is really impressive already in itself. The exhibition is interesting, easy to access (even if there is no French translation) and the galley is really beautiful.
A visit we recommend.
(Our children are 4 years and 1 year old).
A visit we recommend.
(Our children are 4 years and 1 year old).
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Written 2 January 2025
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Amorette M
125 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
Love this museum- it explains 700 years of history, has beautiful exhibits and a lovely garden area and restaurant. Located close to the beach. Very informative. And the Spanish Galleon is amazing when you step into the main building. You can go up to the top of the ship on platforms to view it from above. Tickets are inexpensive.
Written 3 May 2024
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Museu Maritim de Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain
Dear Erika, in MMB you can visit the Royal Galley, the magnificent replica of Spanish flagship at the Battle of Lepanto (s. XVI), as well as other ships. You can also visit the Santa Eulalia, the centenary schooner in the harbour. We do not exhibit Columbus' ship, althought we do have much books about Columbus in our Public Library.
You will find more information in our website.
Thanks for you interest visiting our Museum.
Written 25 September 2019
Cuánto tiempo se lleva el recorrerlo? Pueden comprarse las entradas online?
Written 5 June 2019
Perdón. Voté como respuesta útil, y la registró TOTALMENTE INCORRECTA!! Agradezco muchísimo el tiempo que se tomaron en contestarme. Mil gracias 🙏🏻
Written 7 June 2019
Is the museum open over Easter as usual?
Written 11 October 2018
Hello, could you tell me what languages are on offer using the museum's audio head set guide? I have a group with multiple language backgrounds. Thankyou
Written 17 September 2018
I don't know, but definitely Spanish, English, German and Japanese.
Written 1 October 2018
Se podrá ir con un niño de 14 meses y el carro??
Written 27 January 2018
No, el carro no podría entrar en según qué exposiciones . Vale más preguntarlo antes.
Written 28 January 2018
BOnjour, Est-ce que les audio guide de l'expo game of thrones sont en francais ? Merci beaucoup
Written 29 December 2017
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