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Museo do Mar de Galicia
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Camiño Borralleiro, 3, 36208 Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain
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Praia do Tombo do Gato
Av. Samil, 24, 36212 Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain
Playa de la Espedrigada
Av. Samil, 24, 36212 Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain
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Bar O Muíño de Alcabre
Av. da Atlántida, 154, 36208 Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain
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Yuanlaosi Hotpot Galicia
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Restaurante Alcabre
Av. da Atlántida, 106, 36208 Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain
O Peirao de Alcabre
Av. da Atlántida, 76, 36208 Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain
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Museo do Mar de Galicia
Av. da Atlántida, 160, 36208 Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain
Faro del Museo del Mar
Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain
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Museo do Mar de Galicia

Av. da Atlántida, 160, 36208 Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain
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attractions: Praia do Cocho, Praia de Santa Baia, Praia de Carril, Praia do Tombo do Gato, Playa de la Espedrigada, restaurants: Bar O Muíño de Alcabre, Room Museum, A nosa Terra asociación de vecinos de alcabre, Parrillada Samil, Yuanlaosi Hotpot Galicia, Restaurante Alcabre, O Peirao de Alcabre, local businesses: Museo do Mar de Galicia, Faro del Museo del Mar
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Sun11 a.m. - 2 p.m., 5 - 8 p.m.Closed

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Live events

Candlelight: Especial de San Valentín
Candlelight: Especial de San Valentín
Sat, Feb 14 • 9:00 PM
Avenida da Atlántida, 106, Vigo, 36208
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Horseback riding on Monte Galiñeiro
Horseback riding on Monte Galiñeiro
Sun, Feb 8 • 10:00 AM
36389, Pontevedra, ES, Spain
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Enjoy Vigo with a local
Enjoy Vigo with a local
Mon, Feb 9 • 12:00 PM
36202, Vigo, ES, Spain
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Nearby attractions of Museo do Mar de Galicia

Praia do Cocho

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Praia de Carril

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Praia do Cocho

4.2

(59)

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Praia de Santa Baia

Praia de Santa Baia

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(138)

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Praia de Carril

Praia de Carril

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Praia do Tombo do Gato

Praia do Tombo do Gato

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Bar O Muíño de Alcabre

Room Museum

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Room Museum

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Reviews of Museo do Mar de Galicia

4.4
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4.0
6y

The museum is interesting despite not being very thoroughly curated. Lot of exhibits were lacking in-depth explaination, and the cards in the acquarium were only loosely related to the fish actually there, some missing in the descriptions, some in the tanks...

The temporary exhibit included some interesting equipment (most of it not really "museum grade", you can find better 'bitacoras' in antique shops around the town), the submarine section was awesome with its original unique torpedo buoy and maritime rescue equipment. The biological cabinet is an interesting addiction despite lacking a unified discourse about the topic.

The second, larger, room holds some interesting boats and models, while the lower floor -that we could only quickly visit- showcases some cool artifacts and finds about the maritime archaeology and anthropological history of Galicia.

My main complaint is about the management of the place. The personnell is kind and caring, but the extremely convoluted suggested visit path for the musum is explained just through a quick rundown at the ticket desk, directions in the museum are non-existant. Oh, and the main issue: opening hours. That is the worst, a joke. Museum is open 11–14, 17–20. There is no way to visit temporary and permanent exhibits, the archeological floor, the biological cabinet, the acquarium in just one morning or afternoon.

Visiting with a young kid we needed to take our time to explain many of the exhibits, so at some point we had to rush through part of the collections to have a chance to see the acquarium before closing time.

I am at a loss trying to understand why the opening time is not continuous throughout the day, and will not come back until they fix this major issue.

EDIT: we ultimately came back, and the situation marginally improved. They are now open from 16 to 20.30, still not optimal but better. The temporary exhibit on the Vikings was interesting, a little too text-heavy but overall well done. They now have guided visits, but did not make one. Same ol' problems on the exhibits organization, a more curated tour would be a remarkable improvement. The aquarium took a downturn, they still have the sharkling but no more lobsters, starfishs, manta, skates etc. They have baby seahorses and live shark eggs, though. Some repopulation...

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4.0
50w

The Museo do Mar de Vigo is a fantastic spot for anyone interested in the connection between Vigo and the sea. Housed in a striking modern building designed by renowned architect Aldo Rossi, the museum itself is worth a visit just for its impressive architecture, with large glass windows offering beautiful views of the Ría de Vigo. Inside, the exhibits explore the region’s rich maritime history, from traditional fishing techniques to the evolution of shipbuilding, among other industries, making it an engaging experience for visitors of all ages.

While the layout can be a bit tricky to navigate without a guide, taking your time to explore each section at your own pace is well worth it. One of the highlights is the large fish tank, by end end of the visit, which recreates the natural habitats of the Ría de Vigo, giving visitors a fascinating glimpse into the local marine life. It’s a unique way to appreciate the underwater world of Galicia.

With its blend of history, science, and interactive elements, the Museo do Mar de Vigo is a great place for families, history buffs, and anyone who enjoys learning...

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1.0
2y

El sitio es muy interesante. Ofrece lo que publicita. Y ya está. El resto de la visita se ve ennegrecido por la atención, el engaño y lo que es peor el aval silencioso de la XUNTA DE GALICIA. La inmensa mayoría de las explicaciones, solo en gallego, algunas en castellano ninguna en otros idiomas y si lo hubiese, después de ver las tres primeras salsa en gallego ya ni te molestas en ver los carteles explicativos. Llegamos a eso de las 18:50 y la señorita que nos vendió las entradas nos avisa que cierran a las 20:00, tras preguntarla si nos da tiempo no dice que SI, un poco justos pero que si da tiempo, que en una una hora y cuarto algo rápido lo vemos. Al cabo de unos minutos pensamos que si, que habíamos hecho bien en entrar, total no íbamos a perder tiempo en leer carteles explicativos en gallego y vamos a buen ritmo. Empezamos a acelerar porque nos apetecía ver el acuario, al cual le habíamos puesto muchas expectativas pensando ver peces y demás bichitos de la zona. Lo cual fue... Sin comentarios. Seguimos bien de tiempo, el acuario no se tarda ni 5 minutos. Retrocedemos nuevamente al primer pabellón para hacer todo el recorrido y al poco nos recuerdan por megafonía que en 15 minutos cierra el Museo, justos pero bien, pasamos al segundo pabellón y ya casi acabando nos recuerdan que quedan 5 minutos para cerrar. En ningún momento vemos a nadie del Museo, ni vigilantes ni nadie, repito nadie. Justo cuando nos disponíamos a salir del segundo pabellón megafonía anuncia que son las 20:00 y que el Museo ha cerrado. Perfecto terminamos rápido, quizás demasiado rápido por ajustarnos al horario. Ya intuíamos que la chica nos había engañado algo con los tiempos. Se tarda más de hora y media tirando a dos, y si supiéramos gallego o estuviese en otro idioma... Más de dos horas para disfrutarlo. Para nuestra sorpresa y la de otra pareja cuando nos quedaban apenas 50 metros para salir del recinto la señorita de la caja-entrada cierra el portón del recinto y nos resultó extraño lo peor fue cuando nos dice que no nos abre, que cierra a las 20:00 y que ha terminado su hora de trabajo, eran ya las 20:03 estábamos estupefactos de la actitud. Nos dijo que teníamos que salir por la playa y al solicitarle las hojas de reclamaciones nos dice que no nos las da porque ya ha terminado su turno, que volvamos mañana. Nuevamente la decimos unas veces la otra pareja otras nosotros, oye... Mientras estamos aquí ya nos habías abierto y nuevamente contesta que ella termina a las 20:00 y que sabíamos a que hora cierra el Museo a lo cual yo más indignado si cabe que nos ha engañado que para eso tengo que salir a las 19:55 y que entre que nos ha vendido la entrada y la hora y cuarto con prisas sabia que no iba a darnos tiempo y ella enrocada en su horario. Cualquier posible reclamación legal o formal pasaba por ir otro dia y al final lo que sacamos es un correo electrónico de información de la Xunta, vamos con dice el refrán, con la iglesia hemos topado. Justificarán cualquier actuación aunque a la pobre empleada la...

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Carlos LindadeCarlos Lindade
The Museo do Mar de Vigo is a fantastic spot for anyone interested in the connection between Vigo and the sea. Housed in a striking modern building designed by renowned architect Aldo Rossi, the museum itself is worth a visit just for its impressive architecture, with large glass windows offering beautiful views of the Ría de Vigo. Inside, the exhibits explore the region’s rich maritime history, from traditional fishing techniques to the evolution of shipbuilding, among other industries, making it an engaging experience for visitors of all ages. While the layout can be a bit tricky to navigate without a guide, taking your time to explore each section at your own pace is well worth it. One of the highlights is the large fish tank, by end end of the visit, which recreates the natural habitats of the Ría de Vigo, giving visitors a fascinating glimpse into the local marine life. It’s a unique way to appreciate the underwater world of Galicia. With its blend of history, science, and interactive elements, the Museo do Mar de Vigo is a great place for families, history buffs, and anyone who enjoys learning about the ocean.
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David Glez. DasilvaDavid Glez. Dasilva
Visita muy interesante, con muchas cosas que ver, de muy distintas épocas y muy completo. Lo más flojo, el acuario.
Aurélien HuynenAurélien Huynen
If you’re not into museum, it’s worth getting there just for the building itself. Modern architecture and a building that fits in the environment. Located in between 2 beaches and a stretch that leads to a lighthouse, with a nice café/restaurant that serves delicious dishes. When I visited, there was a temporary photo exhibition about the Portuguese Camino to Santiago de Compostela. Mix of 19th, 20th and 21st century photos. The permanent exhibition tells you all about the Galician fishing industry which is interesting considering the many changes due to geopolitical events throughout the periods of time.
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The Museo do Mar de Vigo is a fantastic spot for anyone interested in the connection between Vigo and the sea. Housed in a striking modern building designed by renowned architect Aldo Rossi, the museum itself is worth a visit just for its impressive architecture, with large glass windows offering beautiful views of the Ría de Vigo. Inside, the exhibits explore the region’s rich maritime history, from traditional fishing techniques to the evolution of shipbuilding, among other industries, making it an engaging experience for visitors of all ages. While the layout can be a bit tricky to navigate without a guide, taking your time to explore each section at your own pace is well worth it. One of the highlights is the large fish tank, by end end of the visit, which recreates the natural habitats of the Ría de Vigo, giving visitors a fascinating glimpse into the local marine life. It’s a unique way to appreciate the underwater world of Galicia. With its blend of history, science, and interactive elements, the Museo do Mar de Vigo is a great place for families, history buffs, and anyone who enjoys learning about the ocean.
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Visita muy interesante, con muchas cosas que ver, de muy distintas épocas y muy completo. Lo más flojo, el acuario.
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If you’re not into museum, it’s worth getting there just for the building itself. Modern architecture and a building that fits in the environment. Located in between 2 beaches and a stretch that leads to a lighthouse, with a nice café/restaurant that serves delicious dishes. When I visited, there was a temporary photo exhibition about the Portuguese Camino to Santiago de Compostela. Mix of 19th, 20th and 21st century photos. The permanent exhibition tells you all about the Galician fishing industry which is interesting considering the many changes due to geopolitical events throughout the periods of time.
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