Museu Marítim de Mallorca, Maritime museum in Palma, Spain.
The Museu Marítim de Mallorca is a museum in Palma dedicated to the maritime history of the Balearic Islands. The spaces contain ship models, navigation tools, historical maps, and photographs that document seafaring and trade over centuries.
The museum began in 1951 as a collection in the Sea Consulate building to preserve maritime traditions. Following a closure in 1972, it reopened in 2017 at a new location and has since expanded to include additional exhibition spaces.
The collections tell the story of how shipping shaped island life and identity over centuries. Visitors see how maritime work became woven into the daily habits and traditions of local communities.
The museum operates at two locations, one in Palma and one at the coast near Sóller, giving visitors options depending on their location. Check opening times before visiting, as renovation work at different sites may affect access.
The museum partners with local fishing communities to document traditional catching methods and skills that might otherwise disappear. These collaborations allow visitors to learn from people who still practice these time-honored techniques in their daily work.
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