Country
Spain
City / Region
Laxe, A Coruña Province, Autonomous Community of Galicia, Spain, Europe
Museum Characteristics
An ethnographic museum located in the former house of the port's harbormaster. It is dedicated to the life and memories of the fishermen of Laxe and the Costa da Morte region.
Collection Type
Collection of fishing gear, photographs, documents, and objects donated by the local community that reflect the town's seafaring life.
Collection Size
Not available
Main Exhibitions
The permanent exhibition focuses on the history of the port, traditional fishing, and the social life of the fishing community.
Observations
The creation of the museum was driven by the local community to preserve its maritime identity, which is strongly marked by the challenging conditions of the Atlantic on the "Coast of Death".
Source(s)
XUNTA DE GALICIA. Rede de Museos de Galicia: Museo do Mar de Laxe. Disponível em: https://museos.xunta.gal/es/museos/museo-del-mar-laxe. Acesso em: 29 maio 2025.