Maritime Museum

Maritime Museum

Housed in the huge medieval Royal Shipyards at the bottom of La Rambla, the Maritime Museum tells the story of Barcelona and the sea. The star is a full-size replica of a royal galley. Children under 17 go free.

Housed in the huge medieval Royal Shipyards at the bottom of La Rambla, the Maritime Museum tells the story of Barcelona and the sea. The star is a full-size replica of a royal galley. Children under 17 go free.

Under-17s go free

Price:

Adults €10

Best for:

All ages

Duration:

1–1.5 hours

Weather:

Indoors

📍 Area:

Ciutat Vella · Map →

The carved stern of the royal galley replica in the Maritime Museum's Gothic shipyard
Barcelona cityscape

Visiting the Maritime Museum with Kids

The centrepiece is the royal galley, a full-size replica that fills the old shipyard hall. It’s a good choice for a hot or rainy day, and entry is free for everyone on Sunday afternoons from 3pm.

Visiting the Maritime Museum with Kids

The centrepiece is the royal galley, a full-size replica that fills the old shipyard hall. It’s a good choice for a hot or rainy day, and entry is free for everyone on Sunday afternoons from 3pm.

Highlights

  • The galley: A life-size replica of a royal warship

  • Ship models: Large-scale models, figureheads and navigation instruments

  • The building: Huge Gothic shipyard halls

  • Garden and café: A peaceful garden and a spacious café

Quick Family Facts

  • Best for: All ages

  • Visit time: 1 to 1.5 hours

  • Children: Under-17s go free

  • Free entry: Sundays from 3pm

  • Nearby: Wax Museum, Barcelona Aquarium, Port Vell

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Maritime Museum free for children?

Yes. Children under 17 go free, and everyone gets in free on Sunday afternoons from 3pm.

Can we visit the Santa Eulàlia schooner?

Not at the moment. The museum says the schooner is closed to visitors until further notice.

Can we take a pushchair?

Yes. The main halls are spacious and easy with a pushchair.

How do we get there?

Take metro L3 to Drassanes. The museum is a two-minute walk away, at the bottom of La Rambla next to the Columbus Monument.

What are the Maritime Museum opening hours?

Every day, 10am to 7pm.

Ready to visit?

Maritime Museum

Adults €10

Under-17s go free. Free for everyone on Sundays from 3pm.

Prices checked October 2026.

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