The Barcelona Maritime Museum ranks among the world’s top twenty maritime museums thanks to a unique combination of a historic building, well-rounded collections, and an expert, established team. With 94 professionals, it manages exhibitions, research, education, communications, and accessibility, always with the goal of connecting the past and the present.
Among its projects, a major exhibition on nautical cartography stands out, as does a strong commitment to research on the Compañía Trasatlántica, a shipping company that holds a special place in the collective memory of Spaniards, Latin Americans, and Filipinos. The museum works in partnership with the Naval Museum in Madrid and the Maritime Museum of Bilbao to coordinate a collaborative effort and also to recover the history of water sports, especially sailing.
Looking ahead to its centennial in 2029, it aims to consolidate its national and international recognition and help Spain play a more significant role in the global narrative of maritime history, which is dominated by the Anglo-Saxon world. Housed in a Gothic arsenal—unique in Europe and comparable to the Venice Arsenal—the museum has set itself the major challenge of reaching a global audience through virtual exhibitions, publications, and a strong digital presence.
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