Country
Spain
City / Region
Ferrol, A Coruña Province, Autonomous Community of Galicia, Spain, Europe
Museum Characteristics
It is a branch of the Naval Museum of Madrid, managed by the Naval Museum Foundation. It is located in the historic naval base of Ferrol, in the former "Presidio de San Campio" building. Its purpose is to showcase the history of the Spanish Navy and its link with the city of Ferrol.
Collection Type
Ship models, navigation instruments, flags, uniforms, weapons, cartography, and documents related to the Spanish Navy, particularly the Northern Maritime Zone based in Ferrol.
Collection Size
Not available
Main Exhibitions
The permanent exhibition covers the history of the Spanish Navy from the 18th century to the present, with a special focus on the naval base of Ferrol.
Observations
The museum is co-located with EXPONAV, the National Shipbuilding Museum, creating a large complex dedicated to maritime and naval history.
Source(s)
ESPANHA. Ministério da Defesa. Museo Naval de Ferrol. Armada Española. Disponível em: https://armada.defensa.gob.es/ArmadaPortal/page/Portal/ArmadaEspannola/cienciaorgano/prefLang-es/01cienciamuseo--09museosfiliales--03museoferrol--00inicio. Acesso em: 29 maio 2025.