Barcelona Maritime Museum (solo trip)

Not really into maritime museums but this was still really cool, it truly is mind blowing to see the the craftsmanship and attention to detail that was put into a vessel of that size so many years ago. Then everything else around the museum is just an added bonus.

So I found myself at the Maritime Museum, just before closing. A little high, a little lost, and at least it looked interesting. The guards were already half-done with their shifts, leaning on the railings, lights dimming over ships that looked too proud to sleep. The place felt like a secret — arches of stone, wood gleaming under low lamps, the air thick with salt and stories. I walked slow, try...

Very cool place, with lots to see. I love that they don't whitewash history, or make light of the very real problems with the ship industry while encouraging discussion and also inspiring awe and learning. So much history of slavery with ships and even problem that persist to current days such as large ship scrapping.

Beautiful exhibits in a great setting. Half a star less because we were told that we can also visit Santa Eulalia in the harbour and it was not there (or we could not find it - October 16)

I am NOT a Maritime aficionado but still had a lot of interesting and fun discoveries at this museum and would recommend it to anyone visiting Barcelona! It's well laid out, the explanations are interesting and informative, there are beautiful models on display, as well as an impressive huge replica of a galley! You'll find everything in this museum - interactive displays, 🎧 audio explanations, v...