The Museu Marítim de Barcelona preserves and interprets the city’s naval history and maritime heritage. Housed in the Drassanes Reials (gothic royal shipyards), the museum transforms stone and timber into a living memory of the Mediterranean. Its permanent and temporary exhibitions span centuries of navigation through detailed models, nautical charts and historic vessels, tracing the enduring connection between Barcelona and the sea. From royal galleys to submarine innovation, the museum reveals the profound influence of the Mediterranean on the city’s economy, character and culture.

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- The museum showcases maritime heritage, with highlights includeing the royal galley, the schooner Santa Eulàlia (moored in the harbour), and replicas of the submarine Ictíneo I.