A sixty-metre war galley fills the hall, oars raised, gilded stern blazing. This is the Royal Galley of John of Austria, flagship of the Christian fleet at Lepanto in 1571, recreated at full size in the very shipyards where vessels like it were built.
The Museu Marítim occupies the Drassanes Reials, Barcelona’s medieval royal shipyards and one of the finest surviving examples of Gothic civil architecture anywhere. Book your tickets and step inside eight centuries of Mediterranean seafaring!
The Museu Marítim occupies the Drassanes Reials, Barcelona’s medieval royal shipyards and one of the finest surviving examples of Gothic civil architecture anywhere. Book your tickets and step inside eight centuries of Mediterranean seafaring!
Key Highlights
- Stand beside a full-size reproduction of the Royal Galley of John of Austria
- See the flagship of the 1571 Battle of Lepanto, over 60 metres long
- Explore the Drassanes Reials, Barcelona’s Gothic medieval shipyards
- Discover large-scale ship models, figureheads and navigation instruments
- View real vessels preserved inside the museum halls
- Visit the 1918 schooner Santa Eulàlia in the port, when available
- Browse treasures selected for their rarity and historical importance
About Barcelona Maritime Museum Ticket
The Drassanes Reials were built in the 13th century as the royal shipyards of the Crown of Aragon, vast stone halls with soaring Gothic arches where galleys were constructed and launched directly into the Mediterranean. They are among the most complete medieval shipyards surviving anywhere in the world, and the building alone justifies the visit.
Inside, the Museu Marítim de Barcelona is ranked among the finest maritime museums anywhere. Its collections run to large-scale ship models, carved figureheads, navigation instruments, charts and real vessels, tracing Catalonia’s relationship with the sea across eight centuries.
The centrepiece is the Royal Galley. This full-size reproduction of the flagship commanded by John of Austria at the Battle of Lepanto in 1571 stretches more than 60 metres long and 6 metres wide, filling an entire hall of the shipyards. Standing beneath its gilded stern, in the building where the original was constructed, is a genuinely striking experience.
Elsewhere the museum covers fishing, trade, emigration, naval warfare and leisure sailing, with a Treasures display gathering the objects of greatest rarity and historical value. Temporary exhibitions rotate through the year.
The museum also extends out to the water. The Santa Eulàlia, a restored 1918 schooner and the museum’s flagship, is moored at Moll de Bosch i Alsina in Port Vell and can be visited when in port.
Allow around two hours. The museum sits at the foot of La Rambla beside the Columbus Monument.
Book through Thrillark and secure your entry at the best available rate.
Inside, the Museu Marítim de Barcelona is ranked among the finest maritime museums anywhere. Its collections run to large-scale ship models, carved figureheads, navigation instruments, charts and real vessels, tracing Catalonia’s relationship with the sea across eight centuries.
The centrepiece is the Royal Galley. This full-size reproduction of the flagship commanded by John of Austria at the Battle of Lepanto in 1571 stretches more than 60 metres long and 6 metres wide, filling an entire hall of the shipyards. Standing beneath its gilded stern, in the building where the original was constructed, is a genuinely striking experience.
Elsewhere the museum covers fishing, trade, emigration, naval warfare and leisure sailing, with a Treasures display gathering the objects of greatest rarity and historical value. Temporary exhibitions rotate through the year.
The museum also extends out to the water. The Santa Eulàlia, a restored 1918 schooner and the museum’s flagship, is moored at Moll de Bosch i Alsina in Port Vell and can be visited when in port.
Allow around two hours. The museum sits at the foot of La Rambla beside the Columbus Monument.
Book through Thrillark and secure your entry at the best available rate.
Inclusions
- Admission to Barcelona Maritime Museum
Exclusions
- Guided tour
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
Insiders' Tips
Walk the full length of the Royal Galley hall before reading anything, since the scale of the ship inside the Gothic shipyard arches lands hardest when you see it first and explain it second.
Additional Information
Operating Hours
- Open daily: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Last admission at 7:00 PM
- Free entry every Sunday from 3:00 PM
- Closed 25 and 26 December and 1 and 6 January
- Closes at 3:00 PM on 24 and 31 December
- Free admission for children under the age of 16
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- The Royal Galley and ship models appeal strongly to younger visitors
- The museum is wheelchair accessible
- The pailebot Santa Eulàlia is not accessible
- Wheelchairs available on request
- Braille information and tactile resources available in the exhibitions
- Guide dogs and accredited assistance dogs are welcome
- Animals are not permitted, except guide dogs and accredited assistance dogs
- Drinking, eating and smoking are not allowed inside
- Scooters, bicycles and skates are not permitted
- The Santa Eulàlia is only visitable when in port during opening hours
Cancellation Policy
This ticket is non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a visit to the Maritime Museum take?
Most visitors spend around two hours exploring the museum. The Royal Galley hall alone holds people for some time, and the Gothic shipyard architecture rewards a slow walk. Allow extra if you plan to visit the Santa Eulàlia at the port.
What are the Museu Marítim opening hours?
The museum is open daily from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with last access at 7:00. It closes on 25 and 26 December and 1 and 6 January, and closes early at 3:00 PM on 24 and 31 December. Entry is free every Sunday from 3:00 PM.
What is the Royal Galley?
It is a full-size reproduction of the flagship commanded by John of Austria at the Battle of Lepanto in 1571, one of the decisive naval engagements of the Mediterranean. The vessel measures over 60 metres long and 6 metres wide. It sits inside the very shipyards where the original was built.
Can you visit the Santa Eulàlia schooner?
Yes, the 1918 schooner is included in your museum ticket and can be visited when she is in port during opening hours. She is moored separately at Moll de Bosch i Alsina in Port Vell, a short walk from the museum. Availability varies, as she sails on a seasonal schedule, and the vessel is not wheelchair accessible.
Where is the Maritime Museum of Barcelona?
It stands at Avinguda de les Drassanes at the bottom of La Rambla, beside the Columbus Monument. Drassanes metro station on line 3 is around three minutes on foot. The location makes it easy to combine with a walk along the old port.
Is the Museu Marítim wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the museum itself is fully wheelchair accessible, with wheelchairs available on request. Braille information and tactile resources are provided throughout the exhibitions, and guide dogs and accredited assistance dogs are welcome. The Santa Eulàlia schooner is not accessible.
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