The museum's history dates all the way back to 1792 when the secretary of naval affairs at the time (reign of Charles IV) Don Antonio Valdés y Bazán commissioned several officers to begin collecting relics from sea travels and events in Spanish maritime history.

Presently the collection includes pieces from the 15th century and is displayed in chronological order. The museum also features an exhibition on maritime science.

Direction: Paseo del Prado 5, Madrid

A great way to find out about an important part of the world’s maritime history. All this and more while on your Spanish Language Trip in Madrid.