Cannot find anything in Rick's book about such a museum or other place where we can see artifacts and learn about the Spanish discovery of the Americas.
Anyone seen such a place? Thank you!
Posted by
San Diego, CA
638 posts
Though I can't remember if it covered this subject specifically, the Naval Musuem might have something about this, in any event it's a unique museum that traces the history of the Spanish Navy, it's near the Prado.
Posted by
Sisters, Oregon, USA
31 posts
The Naval Museum covers the Spanish history from the Armadas to today. It is a block from the Prado Museum on Paseo del Prado #5.
It is only open 10:00 to 2:00 Tues thru Sunday. RS mentions it is a military facility so you need to show your passport to get in. It's spanish only, as is its website - www.museonavalmadrid.com.
Posted by
San Diego, CA
638 posts
Good point Virginia, you will need to show your passport. When I went there was a couple in front of us that didn't have theirs and they were denied entrance, my friend didn't have his but we were able to both get in on mine. I found it very interesting, but being a former U.S Navy sailor I guess I would be a little bias in that regard.