Country
Spain
City / Region
San Fernando, Cádiz Province, Autonomous Community of Andalusia, Spain, Europe
Museum Characteristics
A branch of the Naval Museum of Madrid, located in the historic building of the "Capitanía General de San Fernando" and the former school of Sub-Officers of the Navy. It showcases the history of the Spanish Navy with a focus on the Bay of Cádiz.
Collection Type
Ship models, navigation instruments, marine paintings, uniforms, and historical artifacts related to the Spanish Navy, with collections dedicated to naval battles like Trafalgar.
Collection Size
Not available
Main Exhibitions
The exhibition covers the history of the Navy, with rooms dedicated to specific historical periods and themes, such as underwater heritage and the role of the Navy in scientific expeditions.
Observations
The museum is located in a city deeply connected to the Spanish Navy, being home to the Pantheon of Illustrious Mariners and the Royal Institute and Observatory of the Navy.
Source(s)
FUNDACIÓN MUSEO NAVAL. Museo Naval de San Fernando. Madrid: Fundación Museo Naval. Disponível em: https://www.fundacionmuseonaval.com/museonavalsanfernando.html. Acesso em: 29 maio 2025.