National Museum of Underwater Archaeology, National underwater archaeology museum in Cartagena, Spain.
The National Museum of Underwater Archaeology displays maritime artifacts and treasures recovered from Spanish waters in a modern building near the harbor.
Founded in 1970 as the Submarine Archaeological Excavations Board, the museum relocated to its current facility in 2008 after extensive renovations.
The museum preserves and exhibits maritime heritage through collections of ancient amphorae, ship remains, navigational instruments, and underwater discoveries.
The museum opens Tuesday through Saturday from 9:30 AM to 8:00 PM, with free admission on Saturday afternoons and Sundays.
The museum houses the Odyssey treasure, including 570,000 gold and silver coins recovered from the Mercedes frigate wreck.
Location: Cartagena
Address: P.º Alfonso XII, 22, 30202 Cartagena, Murcia
Phone: +34968121166
Website: https://culturaydeporte.gob.es/mnarqua/home.html
GPS coordinates: 37.59767,-0.98027
Latest update: July 3, 2025 23:45
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Carthago Nova amphitheatre
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Castle of La Concepción
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Bullring of Cartagena, Spain
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Walls of Carlos III
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El Batel Auditorium and Convention Center
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Antigones Barracks
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Roman thermae of Cartago Nova
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Civil War Shelters Museum
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Midshipman School of Cartagena
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Monument to Hasdrubal
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Monument to Juan Sebastián Elcano
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Monument to Alfonso X the Wise
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El abrazo
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Auditorio Parque Torres
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Staircase of Beltrí
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Monument to Charles III
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Monumento to Alfonso Torres
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Monument to the Teacher
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Monument to Jesús Nazareno
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House of the German Consul
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Ruinas y restos Arqueológicos del Cerro de la Concepción
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Lantern of the Parque de Alfonso Torres
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Provincial Directorate of the Social Institute of the Navy, Cartagena
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Autopsy Ward of Cartagena
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Real Club de Regatas de Cartagena building
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Panoramic elevator of Cartagena
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