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Audio Guide Basque Maritime Museum

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Basque Maritime Museum
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About this place

The Museo Marítimo Vasco occupies an 18th-century building in San Sebastián's Old Town, overlooking the harbour. The museum houses over 6,000 items documenting the maritime heritage of the Basque Country. Its collections explore the deep historical relationship between the Basque people and the sea, from traditional shipbuilding to seafaring traditions. A worthwhile visit for anyone interested in maritime history and Basque culture.

Practical information

P.º del Muelle, 24, 20003 Donostia / San Sebastián, Guipúzcoa, Spain
Opening hoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:00 – 7:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:00 – 7:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:00 – 7:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:00 – 7:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:00 – 7:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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Points included in this audio guide

1
Permanent Exhibitions Hall – Main Floor (Whaling and Shipbuilding Activities)

Permanent Exhibitions Hall – Main Floor (Whaling and Shipbuilding Activities)

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Espacio expositivo en buhardilla

Espacio expositivo en buhardilla

The attic exhibition space is a newly fitted gallery on the upper floor of the Basque Maritime Museum building, completed following refurbishment work between late 2018 and early 2019. This addition expanded the museum's exhibition capacity, providing a dedicated space for long-running temporary displays. What to see here includes rotating collections that complement the main museum galleries below.

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Specialized Library

Specialized Library

The Museo Marítimo Vasco's specialist library occupies the upper floor of the building and welcomes visitors keen to access its collections. The holdings cover fishing, oceanography, marine sciences, museology and naval transport. The library is open to all interested parties wishing to consult its resources.

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Educational Workshops Room — Upper Floor

Educational Workshops Room — Upper Floor

The upper floor of the Museo Marítimo Vasco houses smaller exhibitions, educational workshops, and the museum's specialist library, which is open to anyone interested in consulting its collections. This space encompasses the educational and research aspects of the museum complex, making it an ideal visit for those keen to explore maritime heritage in depth.

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4 points of interest included
  • 1.Permanent Exhibitions Hall – Main Floor (Whaling and Shipbuilding Activities)
  • 2.Espacio expositivo en buhardilla
  • 3.Specialized Library
  • 4.Educational Workshops Room — Upper Floor

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