Museo Marítimo de Asturias
Ethnographic museum in Luanco on the sea: marine biology, boatbuilding, traditional fishing and the history of navigation.
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About the museum
The Museo Marítimo de Asturias was founded in 1948 by a group of residents of Luanco, encouraged by the success of several exhibitions of local crafts, ship models and nets. Its first director was Eulogio Varela Hervías. It was the first museum of its kind in Asturias, set up an apprentice school and supported the town's traditional trades. From the start its collection focused on the ethnographic heritage linked to work at sea, a pioneering approach at the time.
Over the following decades the initial enthusiasm faded, activity stopped and the museum closed to the public in 1990. In 1991 a new team, led by José Ramón García López, gathered what remained and set two priorities: to urgently collect ethnographic material, because fishing was changing very fast, and to find a new building.
The current building was constructed between 1998 and 2001. It houses the permanent exhibition, storerooms, a workshop, a library and an archive. The museum is part of the museum system of the Principality of Asturias and of the Asturian Ethnographic Museums Network (Red MEDA).
Highlights
- Permanent exhibition in five sections: marine biology, boatbuilding, traditional fishing, history of navigation and other themes
- Ethnographic collection on work at sea
- First museum of its kind in Asturias, founded in 1948
- Audio guide to the permanent exhibition via QR code
- School visits with educational guides and workshops
Permanent exhibition
- Exposición permanente – Tour of five thematic sections: marine biology, boatbuilding, traditional fishing, history of navigation and other themes.
- Founded
- 1948
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
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| Reduced | €3Groups, unemployed people, people aged 65 and over, people with disabilities, young people aged 13 to 20, Carné Joven card holders and people covered by agreements |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 12 · Children up to 12 years enter free when accompanied by an adult. |
| Seniors | €3People aged 65 and over. |
| Visitors with disabilities | €3 |
| Groups | €3 per personReduced rate for groups. |
| School visit with educational guide (per pupil) | €3Lasts about 1 hour 30 minutes; prior booking required. |
| School visit with educational guide and workshop (per pupil) | €7Lasts about 2 hours 30 minutes, including a lunch break; prior booking required. |
Free admission: Sundays: free admission. Mondays: the permanent exhibition is free.
Free admission for members of the Friends of the Museo Marítimo association, ICOM members, guides accompanying groups and teachers. On Mondays temporary exhibitions cost €3 for adults and are free for children. Pets are not admitted.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The building has no architectural barriers: changes in level are handled by ramps and lifts suitable for wheelchairs. Display cases and objects are at a comfortable height, and the size of the texts has been considered. An audio guide service is available for people with low vision.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 12 |
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Children up to 12 accompanied by an adult do not pay admission. The museum offers educational workshops and school visits with guides.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The audio guide to the permanent exhibition is activated with a QR code. School and group visits require prior booking, Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 14:00, on 985 880 101 or at direccion@museomaritimodeasturias.com. |
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Parque Arqueológico-Natural de la Campa Torres
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