Country
Spain
City / Region
Salinas, Autonomous Community of Asturias, Spain, Europe
Museum Characteristics
An open-air museum located on the peninsula of La Peñona. It consists of a collection of large anchors displayed in a scenic coastal setting. It is a monument in tribute to the sea and to oceanographer Philippe Cousteau.
Collection Type
Collection of large ship anchors, a bust of Philippe Cousteau, and interpretive panels.
Collection Size
Not available
Main Exhibitions
The main exhibition is the collection of anchors themselves, displayed along a coastal path.
Observations
It is a unique monument that blends art, industry, and nature, created by the "Cofradía de la Buena Mesa de la Mar" (Brotherhood of the Good Sea Table).
Source(s)
AYUNTAMIENTO DE CASTRILLÓN. Museo de Anclas Philippe Cousteau. Disponível em: https://www.castrillon.es/museo-de-anclas-philippe-cousteau. Acesso em: 29 maio 2025.