Country
Spain
City / Region
Santa Cruz de la Palma, La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain, Europe
Museum Characteristics
Offers a journey through the history of La Palma and its relationship with the sea, from the island's conquest in the 15th century. Located in a replica of a Columbus caravel.
Collection Type
Elements and objects referring to the maritime culture of La Palma, highlighting the relationship with discoverers, merchants, corsairs, pirates, navigators, and shipbuilders. Maps, nautical knots, replicas of classic ships.
Collection Size
Information unavailable
Main Exhibitions
Permanent Collection focused on La Palma's relationship with the sea; "The Museum and its Surroundings" (historical experience of Santa Cruz de La Palma centered on the "Ship").
Observations
The "Ship" (replica of the Santa María) is the fundamental center of the visit. Contact: hola@museonavaldelbarco.es.
Source(s)
LA PALMA TRAVEL. Barco de la Virgen - Naval Museum. Disponível em: https://en.la-palma.travel/point-of-interest/barco-de-la-virgen/. Acesso em: 28 maio 2025..MUSEO NAVAL SANTA CRUZ DE LA PALMA. El Museo. Santa Cruz de la Palma. Disponível em: http://www.museonavaldelbarco.es/museo/. Acesso em: 28 maio 2025..MUSEO NAVAL SANTA CRUZ DE LA PALMA. Museo Naval Santa Cruz de la Palma. Santa Cruz de la Palma. Disponível em: http://www.museonavaldelbarco.es/. Acesso em: 28 maio 2025..SPAIN.INFO. Naval Museum (Santa Cruz de la Palma). Santa Cruz de la Palma. Disponível em: https://www.spain.info/en/places-of-interest/naval-museum-la-palma-canary-islands/. Acesso em: 28 maio 2025..VISIT LA PALMA. Naval Museum. La Palma. Disponível em: https://visitlapalma.es/en/museums-and-places-of-interest/la-palma/naval-museum/. Acesso em: 28 maio 2025..