Museo Aeronáutico Municipal, Los Alcázares
Appreciate the local history of Los Alcázares Air Base.
Exhibitions includes models of the aircraft, weapons, guardhouses, aerial photos, propellers & more.
Open: Mon-Fri 9.30am to 1.30pm
Location: Av. de la Libertad, 37, 30710 Los Alcázares
Tel: +34 968 58 21 07
Museo de Historia Local de San Javier
Great local museum highlighting local daily life over the years. Exhibits include social & cultural aspects of life and also the history of fishing & agriculture in the area. Free admission.
Open:
Tues-Fri 9.30am to 1.30pm, 4pm to 8.30pm & Sat 9.30am to 1.30pm
(Note: Oct-Mar: afternoon opening is 1.30pm to 6.30pm)
Location: Ctra. a Cartagena, s/n, 30730 San Javier
Tel: +34 968 57 37 00
Barón de Benifayó Palace Municipal Museum, San Pedro del Pinatar
Many rich people built their summer homes in San Pedro del Pinatar at the end of the 19th century and this museum gives you a glimpse of their lives and how they affected the community & growth of the area. Other exhibits include local archaeological finds and collections of antique toys and cinematographic materials.
Open: Tues-Sat: 10am to 2pm, Also Tue & Thu: 5pm to 7pm
Location: Avda. de Orihuela, s/n, 30740 San Pedro del Pinatar
Tel: +34 968 18 75 96
ARQVA - National Museum of Underwater Archeology
Dedicated to the research and conservation of Spanish underwater cultural heritage there are many great exhibits at this museum including the cargo of several shipwrecks.
Admission : 3€, Free on Saturdays from 2pm & Sundays
Open:
Tues-Sat: 10am to 9pm, Sunday & holidays: 10am to 3pm
(Note: Oct 15 to Apr 14 Tues-Sat: 10am to 8pm)
Location: Paseo Alfonso XII 22, 30202 Cartagena,
Tel: +34 968 18 75 96
Museum of the Roman Theatre, Cartagena
The museum is housed in a beautiful building in the Town Hall square and houses many archaeological objects recovered in the excavation of the theatre and local area. Walk through the various rooms and you will arrive at the Roman Theatre - this is well worth the visit alone and once you experience this monumental place, you will never forget it.
Admission : Museum & Theatre - adults 6€, children 3€
Open:
May 1 to Sep 30 Tues-Sat: 10am to 8pm, Sun: 10am to 2pm
Oct 1 to Apr 30 Tues-Sat: 10am to 6pm, Sun: 10am to 2pm
Location: Plaza del Ayuntamiento 9, 30201 Cartagena
Tel: +34 968 50 48 02
Molinete Roman Forum Museum, Cartagena
The Roman Forum Museum stands as the entrance to one of the largest urban archaeological parks in Spain. Throughout its various halls, where a careful selection of pieces is exhibited, you will be able to learn about the long history of Cerro del Molinete from today back to the old Carthago Nova. The visit concludes with a tour of important remains of the glorious Roman era that invite you to stroll through them . View the brochure here.
Admission : adults 7€, under 12's, students & pensioners 6€ (buy online).
Open:
High Season (Jul 1 to Sep 15) : 10am to 8pm
Medium Season (Mar 15 to Jun 30): Tues-Sun : 10am to 7pm
Low Season (Nov 2 to Mar 14): Tues-Sun : 10am to 5.30pm
Location: C. Adarv 6, 30201 Cartagena
Tel: +34 968 50 00 93
Fuerte de Navidad, Cartagena
Visitors to the Fuerte de Navidad can find out in detail about the defensive system of Cartagena throughout history. Enrol as a cabin boy on the Tourist Boat and visit the only coastal battery to have been adapted to show the everyday life of military men in a 19th century fortress. You can explore the casemate bunkers, learn how to handle a cannon and find out how the artillerymen ate and relaxed, and round your visit off by enjoying the magnificent views from the terrace. View brochure here
Admission : adults 4€ or with the travel boat 10€ - book online.
Open:
High (Jul 1-Sep 15) : Tue-Sun: 11am to 3pm, 4.30pm to 7.30pm
Medium (Mar 15-Jun 30): Tues-Fri: 11am to 3pm, Sat-Sun: 11am to 5.30pm
Low (Nov 2-Mar 14): Tues-Fri : 11am to 2pm, Sat-Sun: 11am to 4pm
Location: Pasaje Faro Navidad 2, 30394 Cartagena
Tel: +34 968 50 00 93
El Castillo de la Concepción, Cartagena
This is the best starting point to get to know the city and acquire an overview of its 3,000 years of history - it has served as an enclave for a Roman temple, a Muslim citadel, a medieval castle and even installed a siren that warned the population of the bombings in the Civil War. There's a panoramic elevator to save you the walk up the hill but once you are there you will get the most amazing views of the city and port.
View brochure here
Admission : adults 5€ or with the panoramic elevator 6€ - book online.
Open:
High (Jul 1-Sep 15) : Mon-Sun: 10am to 8pm
Medium (Mar 15-Jun 30): Tues-Sun: 10am to 7pm
Low (Nov 2-Mar 14): Tues-Sun : 10am to 5.30pm
Location: Parque Torres, 30202 Cartagena
Museo Naval, Cartagena
The Naval Museum of Cartagena is located on the ground floor of the building built in the 18th century as the Prisoners and Slaves Barracks, which became the Marine Instruction Barracks after the Civil War.
The Peral Submarine moved from the seafront to undertake its restoration and its adequate exposure to the public, becoming the main piece of the museum. The collections offers a tour of the history of the Navy in the city of Cartagena.
Admission: Free admission but you can offer a voluntary contribution
Open:
Tues - Fri : 9am to 2pm, Sat: 10am to 2pm
Location: Paseo de Alfonso XII, s/n Dársena Botes, 30201 Cartagena
Tel: +34 968 127 138
The Civil War Shelters Museum, Cartagena
The Civil War Air Raid Shelter Museum is a place to remember and learn about the recent history of Cartagena, which was a strategic point and prime bombing target in the Civil War. As you pass along some of the galleries and hear the testimonies of those who lived during the conflict you can appreciate how the struggle changed their lives as well as how the passive and active defence of the city was organized. The audio-visual with the actual images and sounds of the war brings home the scale and severity of the war as you experience it inside an actual shelter.
Admission: adults 4€ or children 3€ - book online
Open:
High (Jul 1 to Sep 15) : Mon - Sun : 10am. to 8pm
Medium (Mar 15 to Jun 30 /Sep 16 to Nov 1) : Tues- Sun : 10am to 7pm
Low (Nov 2 to Mar 14) : Tues-Sun : 10am to 5pm
Location: C. Gisbert, 10, 30202 Cartagena