Maritime Museum, Maritime museum in central district, Belize City, Belize.
The Maritime Museum displays exhibits of marine navigation tools, trade artifacts, and ancient shipbuilding techniques across multiple exhibition halls.
The museum building dates from British colonial times when Belize City functioned as a major shipping center for mahogany exports in Central America.
Exhibits highlight the traditions of local fishermen, coastal communities, and marine navigation methods passed down through generations of Belizean seafarers.
Located near the waterfront, the museum offers guided tours in English from Tuesday to Saturday between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
The collection includes recovered items from 17th-century shipwrecks found along the Belize Barrier Reef.
Location: Belize City
GPS coordinates: 17.49538,-88.18672
Latest update: December 10, 2025 01:33
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