Naval Museum of Cartagena

The Naval Museum of Cartagena displays ship models, navigation instruments, uniforms, and maritime equipment within a historic building overlooking the harbor. Its collections document different periods of Spanish seafaring with emphasis on Mediterranean fleets and technological advances.

The building was designed in 1786 by military engineer Mateo Vodopich as a naval training facility. It later served as a state penitentiary before being converted into a museum.

The museum displays the importance of Spanish naval power in the Mediterranean through recovered shipwreck materials and traditional seafaring practices. Visitors can observe how maritime life shaped this city's identity and development.

The museum is fully wheelchair accessible with guided tours available in multiple languages. Visitors should allow 2 to 3 hours to see the collections at a comfortable pace.

The museum houses the original Peral Submarine, invented by Isaac Peral and one of the world's earliest submarines. Along with personal documents and World War II torpedoes, it offers rare insights into early underwater technology.

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Website: http://submarinoperal.com/museo-naval-de-cartagena-2

GPS coordinates: 37.59781,-0.98723

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:01