The Maritime Museum

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The Maritime Museum

Thursday, 19 November 2009 17:13 Museums

Maritime museum Barcelona The Maritime Museum in Barcelona is situated in a shipyard that dates back to the 13th century so it could not be a more appropriate site for a museum which explores the intricate history of boats especially as it was used as an arsenal of ships for Spain during those early years. In 1936 they first decided to develop a museum there and since it has been under preservation and restoration. Añthough it is often being extended and developed the history still lives in its walls as its sea-front location makes your mind travel back in time. Situated just at the end of the main Ramblas it is a shame to miss such a fun yet informative day out.

Inside the museum there is very little guidance, you are left with a set of head phones and a tape which is there to be your tour guide. It is recorded in many languages but nevertheless people get lost! You are taken round vessels of all shapes and sizes which still have authentic artefacts the saiors found on their travels.

Of all the boats on exhibition you will be able to see Magellan's Santa María de la Victoria the ship he first went round the world in. Equally as impressive there is a life size replica of Juan de Austria's lepanto "galera" which is the enormous boat you wallk all the way round for aobut 10 minutes, if you miss it!. Then there are recreations of life on-board which is especially fun for the children, as they feel like they are back in those days, struggling with the rigging and loading the cannons.

There is something for everyone in the Maritime Museum and the perfect thing to do as a family on your visit to Barcelona.

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