Museo do Mar de Galicia
Museo do Mar de Galicia
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Cymro
Coimbra, Portugal3,312 contributions
May 2021
There's not a lot to see and do in Vigo and a taxi ride out to the Museo do Mar de Galicia is a good way to spend a couple of hours. The museum is divided into numerous sections and it culminates in a visit to a small aquarium. No photography is permitted inside the museum.
Written 12 May 2021
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mryandoyle
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May 2023 • Solo
I would highly recommend a visit to Maritime Museum . Its easy to get here via public transport or a taxi. The entrance fee is very reasonable. although the first section wasn't translated from spanish to english it still kept my attention , the section on that gives the history of the development of the fishing industry was really well designed and translated in english . the setting was just amazing, i was totally absorbed in the experience and lost track of time completely. I would highly recommend a stop off here. check the website for opening hours before you travel there . the only recommendation I would have would be to translate to English some more sections of the museum. Martina (Ireland)
Written 9 May 2023
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markj
Madrid, Spain354 contributions
Nov 2016
Lovely aquarium with local marine species. The museum itself is also interesting, although it would be better with more english captions.
Written 9 November 2016
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clarksdale
Cambridge, UK401 contributions
Sept 2017 • Couples
This free museum gives a fascinating insight into the history of the local fishing industry. It charts the progress of the industry, and has wonderful displays showing the processes involved in canning fish, with photos of the huge numbers of people, mainly women, involved. There are some magnificent models of sailing ships through the centuries, too. Highly recommended
Written 17 September 2017
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Coastal42381873422
3 contributions
Aug 2019
Of great interest to those who love the sea and the history of fishing in the ria of Vigo, an important centre for Galician seafood. Local bus service but lacks a cafe
Written 9 October 2019
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Michael8971
Thurles, Ireland53 contributions
June 2019 • Solo
This maritime museum is a gem ,the building itself ,an old canning factory,is a joy to behold and the unique exhibits teach the history of this coastal region in Galicia and also the shipbuilding tradition in Vigo
Written 13 June 2019
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Wigan, UK11 contributions
Sept 2016 • Solo
Went to visit the museum whilst staying in Vigo. The building is really cool and the views of the bay and coast are fantastic. The museum is bigger then I thought and has many exhibitions-definitely worth a visit.
Written 5 October 2016
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robertjamessaunders
London, UK188 contributions
Aug 2016 • Friends
We loved every aspect of this charming museum, especially the museum cafe, which had lovely views and charming and enthusiastic service. The only pity was that the place was virtually empty even on an August Bank Holiday Saturday (and that moronic cretins had sprayed graffiti at several points).
Written 17 September 2016
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Ana B
Porto, Portugal221 contributions
Sept 2016 • Couples
It's definitely worth the travel (by bus 2.64€, 2 tickets of 1.32 each). I went early so the light was beautiful, didn't go inside because I wasn't interested in the collection. But the building is beautiful, well placed and harmonious with the environment.
Written 12 September 2016
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Andrew M
Poole, UK19 contributions
July 2016 • Couples
This museum has the potential to be a fantastic attraction. Galicia has a very rich heritage associated withe the sea and the fishing industry. Unfortunately, it looks like its been put together by a design consultancy in Madrid! Lots of arty photographs and a random collection of fish and aquatic species stored in jars.
Virtually none of the exhibit notes are in English. So unless your Galician is up to scratch then forget the notes!
By the way, its advertised as opening at 10am but we arrived to a notice saying it now opened at 11am. Given its location we just had to sit around for an hour.
Don't bother.
Virtually none of the exhibit notes are in English. So unless your Galician is up to scratch then forget the notes!
By the way, its advertised as opening at 10am but we arrived to a notice saying it now opened at 11am. Given its location we just had to sit around for an hour.
Don't bother.
Written 22 July 2016
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por qué sólo se explica en galego?... why?
Written 23 August 2019
Gracias por tu respuesta. Entendemos que a un turista español, si se esfuerza, le puede ser algo comprensible, pero... y a un inglés?
No olvidemos que un turista es un Cliente al que se le debe facilitar todo para que compre.
Written 24 August 2019
Buenas tardes, como está para ir con dos niños de 9 y 5 años?
Written 23 July 2019
Can I walk from the cruise ship to here??
Is there a place for refreshments on site or nearby??
Written 16 January 2016
It would be quite a walk but the buses are great and two or three go right pass it direct from multiple locations in city centre. Only costs around €1.32 to go anywhere, takes about 10 minutes or so. There is a cafe onsite it was closed when we were there as we got there late. You are walking distance/same bus to Samil or Bouzas where more options for food/drink.
Written 17 January 2016
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