Country
Spain
City / Region
Baiona, Pontevedra Province, Autonomous Community of Galicia, Spain, Europe
Museum Characteristics
Located in the historic center of Baiona, near the fortress. The museum is an interpretive center dedicated to the history of navigation and Baiona's important role as the first port to receive news of the discovery of America.
Collection Type
The collection uses interactive and multimedia resources to explain the evolution of navigation, the voyages of discovery, and the history of the port of Baiona.
Collection Size
Not available
Main Exhibitions
The permanent exhibition is structured around the theme of maritime exploration and the connection of Baiona to the discovery of the New World.
Observations
The museum is part of the cultural offerings of Baiona, a town with a rich maritime history, including the replica of the Caravel Pinta in its port.
Source(s)
XUNTA DE GALICIA. Rede de Museos de Galicia: Casa da Navegación. Disponível em: https://museos.xunta.gal/es/museos/casa-navegacion. Acesso em: 29 maio 2025.