VISIT MADRID'S NAVAL MUSEUM

A museum in the heart of the Paseo del Arte
Madrid's Naval Museum, located in the Prado district of Madrid, boasts an exceptional collection illustrating Spain's maritime history since the 15th century. Here you can discover the evolution of shipbuilding, the great naval battles and the decisive role played by the Spanish navy in the country's expansion.

Why visit?
It's an ideal museum for history and travel enthusiasts. The rooms house over 12,000 objects, including maps, navigational instruments, model ships, uniforms, weapons and maritime paintings. The highlight is the map by Juan de la Cosa (1500), the first known representation of the American continent.

A brief history and anecdotes
Founded in 1843, the museum aims to preserve and disseminate Spain's maritime heritage. Anecdote: the famous Juan de la Cosa map was made by a companion of Christopher Columbus and remains one of the world's most precious cartographic treasures.

What can you do there?
- Admire the detailed models of galleons and caravels
- Discover old maps and navigation instruments
- Explore the uniforms, weapons and souvenirs of the great expeditions
- Learn about the naval battles that left their mark on Spain
- See Juan de la Cosa's map, the only one of its kind in the world

Where is it?
📍 Paseo del Prado, 5, 28014 Madrid, Spain
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Practical advice
- Free admission (voluntary contribution recommended)
- Allow around 1h30 for the visit
- Accessible by metro (Banco de España, Retiro)
- Ideal to combine with a walk along the Paseo del Arte (Prado, Thyssen, Reina Sofía)

To discover around
- Prado Museum
- CaixaForum Madrid
- Royal Botanic Garden
- Plaza de Cibeles

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