Museo Naval
Museo Naval
4.5
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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SteveK
Los Angeles, CA168 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2020
What a wonderful museum! Well worth the visit if you’re interested in this history. I spent over two hours taking my time.

Throughout the museum are big placards with well-written, concise, informative English. They do a wonderful job of summarizing each section’s relevance to the bigger historical picture. These placards establish an easy to follow narrative arc for the entire museum.

Artifact and model captions are Spanish only. Too bad.

The models are stunning. Really great collection. Minimal captions in Spanish only that don’t do them justice. Sad that for all the amazing work that went into these models there is not more historical discussion around how to appreciate them.

I wish there were more narratives around specific engagements and relevant strategic, operational, and tactical considerations for each.

Interestingly the highlighted engagements mostly laud Spanish victories. Scarcely a mention of Trafalgar, the Spanish American War, or Republican losses during the Spanish Civil War.

As of the day I visited, 9 December 2020, this museum is open 10am-2pm. Another military museum nearby, the Military Historical Museum of Cartagena, is also open the same hours. I suspect most people interested in this history would combine both in the same day as I did. Not enough time. I wish these museums found a way to make that work.

For anyone interested in military history or history in general, this museum is a must-see.
Written December 9, 2020
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Ronald L
Denver, CO2,936 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2022
Walked to the Naval Museum. Models of sailing ships, uniforms, clothing, weapons, armament, navigation, torpedoes, and mines. Also a timeline, from early 1500’s to 2015, detailing participation of the Spanish navy in world events. Information in Spanish and English.
Walked next door to second Naval Museum, this one specializing in Submarine service in Spain, starting with Peral’s electric sub from 1888. They also have a collection of approximately 40 model sailing ships collected by Julio Castelo Matran. The Peral sub was the first military vessel to be built in a Spanish Naval shipyard using a steel hull. In 1890 it was the first sub to fire a torpedo underwater. On June 7, 1890, it sailed 1 hr. at 10 meters depth and emerged at pre-established coordinates.
Written March 8, 2022
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Indre K
Kaunas, Lithuania18 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2016 • Couples
It's free, but you are asked to volunteer with 3 euro payment. We volunteered and after the visit decided the museum exhibition was worth much more. Very informative, full exhibition, especially the hall of Isaac Peral with the first Spanish submarine from the 19 century! Mind the hours, museum does not work during siesta hours (14-16:30).
Written May 13, 2016
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Theresa G
Sheffield, UK39 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2019 • Family
I visited here with my husband, our 15 year old Son and a couple of friends of who one is in the Royal Navy so I thought he would enjoy it.
It’s very similar the whole way round. Lots of model ships as they would have been in their time and artefacts from the era’s. There wasn’t a lot explained in English and was a bit technical for my level of Spanish.
Not the best museum I’ve visited but if you’re in Cartagena and find yourself with an hour free then visit. It’s €3 each so doesn’t break the bank. Smaller children might find it more visually entertaining.
Written August 20, 2019
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Harry_1753
Greater Manchester, UK37 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2019 • Couples
Many exhibits to see, there are two halls to this museum. Reduced entry fee for over 65's, which is common throughout most visitor centers in Spain.
Written June 5, 2019
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Debby8863
Billingham, UK44 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2018 • Friends
Visited this museum last week as weather wasn't great but found it really interesting and definitely worth a visit
Written September 17, 2018
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Nutstotravel
Norwich123 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2017
Interesting little museum which is well laid out with easy access. The bonus was free entry for the more mature of us.
Written July 15, 2018
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nnmercman
Camberley, UK14,273 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2017 • Solo
The museum is housed over two buildings with one of them bespoke for the partially restored Peral submarine (which is similar to (but I think predates) Holland displayed in the Portsmouth Submarine museum). Starting with the age of sail, displays move towards modern times with an extensive area dedicated to submarines and mine warfare. Numerous models dotted around are intricate and interesting - including a statue/sculpture made entirely of rope near commencement of tour route. Majority of large information panels are also in English but not those relating to individual objects which can be a bit frustrating. The Peral hall is dedicated to history and restoration of this early submarine with an adjacent video alternating between Spanish and English presentations on a loop.

Entrance is by euro 3 donation and well worth the small price - I spent an enjoyable hour or so wandering round. Restrooms are available within the main building where there’s also a small gift shop.
Written November 15, 2017
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Josef G
West Sussex, UK83 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2017 • Couples
Really enjoyed this museum but looks huge from outside multi storey building . was disappointed when it finished they only use a small part of the building ground floor. Would of liked more . was free to get in voluntary 3 euro if you want . So defo recommend !
Written August 17, 2017
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Richard H
Stavanger, Norway72 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2017 • Family
Some great model ships, especially the old galeons and such.
Would have loved to have more information in english.
Written July 7, 2017
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