The sea, boats, and the historic royal shipyards
Maritime Museum of Barcelona: Tickets, Hours, and Visit
The Maritime Museum of Barcelona is one of the city's most evocative museums. Housed in the former Drassanes Reials, the royal shipyards of Barcelona, it tells the maritime history of Catalonia through boats, models, maps, navigation instruments, temporary exhibitions, and family activities.
Boats, maritime history, and the Royal Shipyards just steps from the port.
- Royal Shipyards
- Boats & Models
- Family Visit
- Port Vell
Maritime Museum Tickets
Maritime Museum Ticket and Barcelona Card
The ticket allows you to visit the Museu Marítim de Barcelona and its collections. The Barcelona Card does not include free entry, but it currently offers a 20% discount at the museum and includes public transportation.
Entry ticket
Museu Marítim de Barcelona
Museum, collections, and naval heritage
Discover the historic Drassanes Reials, the royal galley, the maritime collections, and the schooner Santa Eulàlia when it is accessible.
- Entry to the Museu Marítim
- Collections and exhibitions
- Schooner Santa Eulàlia subject to availability
- Mobile ticket
Museum and transport pass
Barcelona Card
20% discount at the museum + transport
The Barcelona Card does not include free entry to the Museu Marítim, but it currently offers a 20% discount on admission and allows you to use public transportation for the duration of the card's validity.
- 20% discount at the Museu Marítim
- Unlimited public transport
- Many museums included
- Valid for 3, 4, or 5 days
At a Glance
The Maritime Museum of Barcelona at a Glance
| Full Name | Maritime Museum of Barcelona |
|---|---|
| Neighborhood | Drassanes / bottom of La Rambla |
| Building | Drassanes Reials de Barcelona |
| Type of place | Maritime Museum, naval heritage, exhibitions, family activities |
| Visit Duration | Approximately 1.5 to 2 hours |
| Style | Maritime history, boats, navigation, heritage, Catalan culture |
| Must-See Attractions | The ancient shipyards, the boats, the exhibitions, children's activities, the courtyard, and the restaurant |
| Ideal Audience | Families, children, history enthusiasts, sea and boat lovers |
| Official Site | |
| Good to Know | The museum is spacious, covered, and very family-friendly, even in case of rain or intense heat. |
The Museu Marítim is an excellent visit if you want to step away from art museums and discover another side of Barcelona: that of a port city, commercial and Mediterranean. The grand Gothic halls of the Drassanes Reials add real impact to the visit.
Tip: at the bottom of the Ramblas, bring children if you're looking for an easy-to-follow cultural visit.
Not to be missed
What to See at the Museu Marítim de Barcelona?
The Museum Entrance
© Enric / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
The Old Royal Shipyards
© CARLOS TEIXIDOR CADENAS / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
Boats, Models, and Navigation
A Kid-Friendly Tour
The Wooden Submarine
The Shaded Courtyard and the Restaurant
Practical Information
Opening Hours of the Museu Marítim de Barcelona
The Museu Marítim is generally open:
- Monday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Last entry: 7:00 PM
Free entry on Sundays from 3:00 PM. The museum is closed on December 25th and 26th, as well as January 1st and 6th; on December 24th and 31st, it closes at 3:00 PM. The schedule for the schooner Santa Eulàlia may differ from that of the museum.
Museum Deal
The Museu Marítim with the Port of Barcelona
The Museu Marítim pairs perfectly with a stroll around the Port of Barcelona. After your visit, you can continue the maritime theme by heading to the Christopher Columbus Monument, Port Vell, Moll de la Fusta, or the docks.
Museums & Culture
More museums to explore Barcelona's history
After the Maritime Museum, continue with the Museum of the History of Catalonia, the MUHBA, or El Born, Museum of the History of Barcelona.
Three complementary visits to further explore the city's history beyond the port.
FAQ
FAQ, Museu Marítim de Barcelona
Yes, especially if you love boats, maritime history, grand historic buildings, or family-friendly tours.
Plan for about 1.5 to 2 hours.
The historic Drassanes Reials, the boats, the models, the navigation objects, the temporary exhibitions, the wooden submarine, and the restaurant courtyard.
Yes, it is one of the easiest museums in Barcelona to visit with children.
The Maritime Museum tells the story of Barcelona through the sea, the port, the ships, and navigation.