Country
Spain
City / Region
Luanco, Autonomous Community of Asturias, Spain, Europe
Museum Characteristics
A museum dedicated to preserving and exhibiting the maritime heritage of the Asturias region. Its collection is thematically organized into areas like marine biology, traditional fishing, and riverside carpentry.
Collection Type
Collection includes marine flora and fauna, traditional fishing gear, ship models (especially from riverside carpentry), navigation instruments, and documentation on Asturian maritime history.
Collection Size
Not available
Main Exhibitions
Permanent: "El entorno marítimo y su cultura" (The maritime environment and its culture). Temporary: "Piratas y corsarios" (Pirates and corsairs), "Contaminación marina" (Marine pollution).
Observations
Founded in 1947, it is one of the oldest maritime museums in Spain. It celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2022. It is a key institution for understanding the maritime culture of the Cantabrian coast.
Source(s)
MUSEO MARÍTIMO DE ASTURIAS. El Museo. Luanco. Disponível em: https://www.museomaritimodeasturias.com/. Acesso em: 29 maio 2025.