Naval Museum of Madrid, Naval Museum at Paseo del Prado, Spain
The Naval Museum occupies two floors of the Spanish Navy Headquarters building, displaying over 12,000 naval artifacts, documents, and historical objects.
Founded by Antonio de Valdés in 1792 under King Carlos IV, the museum moved to its current location in 1932 at the Marine Ministry building.
The museum features navigation instruments from global explorations, including items from the first circumnavigation and artifacts from Spanish colonial territories.
Located near Banco de España metro station, the museum welcomes visitors Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 19:00 with a suggested donation of 3 euros.
The institution houses the Juan de la Cosa map from 1500, which represents the first cartographic documentation of the American continent after Columbus's voyages.
Location: Madrid
Inception: September 28, 1792
Accessibility: Accessible en fauteuil roulant
Part of: Paseo del Prado and Buen Retiro, a landscape of Arts and Sciences
Address: Calle Prado 5 28014 28014
Opening Hours: Mardi-Dimanche 10:00-19:00; Lundi, Jours fériés off; janvier 1, janvier 6, décembre 24, décembre 25, décembre 31 off
Phone: +34915238516
Email: ohculturanaval@fn.mde.es
Website: http://armada.mde.es/museonaval
GPS coordinates: 40.41752,-3.69280
Latest update: May 12, 2025 09:34
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