In this audio guide, Emily Thompson takes you through Civil War Shelter Museum telling the story as you walk. In your accent, no need to read signs — just let your eyes take in what's in front of you.

What you'll hear inside Civil War Shelter Museum:

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First Room - Daily Life During the Spanish Civil War
The main gallery explores how life changed for Cartagena's residents during the Civil War, told through photographs, panels and personal testimonies.
2
Exhibition Space 1: Shelter Types and Construction
An exhibition dedicated to showcasing the various forms, materials and types of shelters used to protect the civilian population.
3
Space 2: Daily Life During the Civil War
Showcases how the daily lives of Cartagena's residents changed during the conflict, through recreations, photographs and testimonies from the period.
4
Second Room - Passive and Active Defence
Main exhibition space exploring the protection strategies and military responses deployed against aerial bombardment.
5
Space 3: Passive Defence
Displays posters, informational panels and objects used by civilians to protect themselves from air raids.
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Space 4: Active Defence
Explores the military response to aerial attacks through the Special Anti-Aircraft Defence system (DECA).
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Space 5: Cartagena Under Bombardment
Features authentic photographs documenting the destruction inflicted on Cartagena during the bombing campaigns, including the renowned four-hour bombardment.
8
Hall of Homage to Peace
A concluding space dedicated to the antithesis of war, inviting reflection on peace as a fundamental value.

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Practical information

C. Gisbert, 10, 30202 Cartagena, Murcia, España

Opening hoursTuesday: 10:00 - 17:30 Wednesday: 10:00 - 17:30 Thursday: 10:00 - 17:30 Friday: 10:00 - 17:30 Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30 Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30

♿Wheelchair accessible

Official website +34 968 50 00 93 See more on Google Maps

Editorial summary

Recorrido expositivo por las galerías de un refugio antiaéreo excavado en una ladera durante la Guerra Civil.

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Tru Glup

Se puede obtener un bono que incluye el castillo de Concepción, el museo refugio y el ascensor panorámico. Es un miedo curioso, bien organizado y con bastante información. Tienda de recuerdos.

Kepa

Lloré como un niño. Qué poco hemos aprendido del pasado (y olvidado) en España. Qué terribles son las imágenes del museo que nos recuerda, una y otra vez, que siempre hay seres indefensos en todas las guerras, sin culpa ninguna, que sufren los desmanes de dirigentes a los que la vida de las personas les importa nada. Daños colaterales, dicen.

Bego Benito

Cuenta la historia que normalmente no sé cuenta en un museo. La resistencia de un pueblo valiente que tuvo que escalar la tierra para sobrevivir. Muy recomendable si de verdad te gusta la historia.

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