Country
Spain
City / Region
Vigo, Pontevedra Province, Autonomous Community of Galicia, Spain, Europe
Museum Characteristics
Located on the Punta do Muíño, where the Vigo estuary meets the ocean. It was designed by architects César Portela and Aldo Rossi. It includes an archaeological site of a Roman settlement. It focuses on the relationship between humanity and the sea in Galicia.
Collection Type
Collection related to fishing history, oceanography, marine biology, and underwater archaeology from the Galician coast. Includes the Castro da Punta do Muiño archaeological site.
Collection Size
Not available
Main Exhibitions
Permanent: "Mundo Submarino" (Underwater World), "Explotación dos Recursos" (Resource Exploitation), "Historia da Navegación" (History of Navigation).
Observations
The museum complex consists of several buildings, a lighthouse, an aquarium, and the restored castro (ancient settlement), offering a comprehensive view of the Galician maritime world.
Source(s)
XUNTA DE GALICIA. Museo do Mar de Galicia. Vigo: Consellería de Cultura, Educación, Formación Profesional e Universidades. Disponível em: http://museodomar.xunta.gal/gl. Acesso em: 29 maio 2025.