Country
Spain
City / Region
Ferrol, A Coruña Province, Autonomous Community of Galicia, Spain, Europe
Museum Characteristics
Located in the Herrerías building of the Ferrol Arsenal. It is dedicated to the history of shipbuilding in Spain, from the 18th century to the present. It is managed by the Exponav Foundation.
Collection Type
Technical and documentary heritage of shipbuilding, including models of ships (like the frigate Santa María Magdalena), engines, tools, plans, and interactive displays.
Collection Size
Not available
Main Exhibitions
The permanent exhibition details the evolution of naval construction, the history of the Ferrol shipyards, and lighthouses. It is part of the "Ruta de la Construcción Naval" (Shipbuilding Route).
Observations
The Fundación Exponav was officially registered in December 2004. The museum aims to preserve and promote the industrial and technological heritage of Spanish shipbuilding.
Source(s)
FUNDACIÓN EXPONAV. Exponav, el museo de la construcción naval. Ferrol: Exponav. Disponível em: https://exponav.org/. Acesso em: 29 maio 2025.