Maritime Museum

The magnificent Maritime Museum of Barcelona is situated at the base of Montjuc along the city's waterfront promenade. It is the ideal location to learn about Barcelona's extensive maritime history because it encompasses centuries' worth of history in addition to the stories of the water. The museum, which is hidden inside the Royal Dockyards, is also one of the most significant marine museums in the entire world. It was established in 1936 and is home to a sizable collection of nautical relics, including ship models, paintings, and pictures, along with actual boats and ships. Additionally, it features a library with more than 60,000 volumes and documents relating to maritime history. There are two sections of the Maritime Museum: the permanent collection and the changing exhibits. Numerous maritime relics from antiquity to the present day are included in the permanent collection. The collection comprises pictures of boats and ships, as well as paintings and ship models. A particular theme or topic connected to maritime history is highlighted in the temporary exhibitions, such as the design of sailing ships from the mediaeval era. An important location for maritime history studies is the Maritime Museum.

• Juan of Austria's galley: The "Real" galley, also called the "Juan of Austria," is an exact copy of a galley from the Battle of Lepanto that took place in the 16th century. Visitors are welcome to tour the interior and deck.
  
• La Captain: This historic ship, which is a part of the museum's collection, is a superb illustration of a galleon from the 17th century. It provides information on the historical Spanish naval might.
  
• Barcelona's lighthouse: The Barcelona Lighthouse (Far de Barcelona), one of Spain's first operational lighthouses, is located next to the museum. It was constructed in the 18th century. It offers sweeping views of the city and is accessible to the general public.
  
• Royal Shipyard of Barcelona: Reial Drassanes (Royal Shipyard), a historic shipyard and museum complex that had a significant impact on
• Temporary exhibits: The museum frequently holds transient exhibitions with marine themes, providing new viewpoints and extra insights.

The spring and autumn seasons, from April to June and September to October, are the ideal times to visit Barcelona's Maritime Museum. A reduced number of people visit the museum at these times because the weather in Barcelona is typically favourable and there are fewer tourists. It may be possible to have a more pleasant and comfortable visit if you avoid the busiest summer months.