Museo Naval del Caribe
A naval history museum in Cartagena's historic center, next to the Plaza de Santa Teresa and steps from San Pedro Claver. Open every day.
- Hours
- Every day from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (checked 2026-10-12).
- Price
- Paid (pay at the ticket office).
- Price level
- $$$$$
- Duration
- 0 to 2 hours
- Address
- Calle San Juan de Dios #3-62, Plaza de Santa Teresa, Centro, Cartagena
The museum tells how Cartagena was defended by sea: attacks by pirates and foreign navies, the bay's fortifications and the history of the Colombian Navy.
It's in a colonial building in the historic center, across from the Plaza de Santa Teresa. There are cannons and a sculpture at the entrance.
It helps you understand why the city has walls, forts and castles before you visit them.
What to see
- Cannons and artillery pieces.
- Model ships.
- Rooms about the defense of Cartagena bay.
Getting there
- On foot from the Torre del Reloj, passing through the Plaza de la Aduana.
- Taxi to the Plaza de Santa Teresa.
Tips
- Seeing it before the Castillo San Felipe helps you understand the fortifications.
- It's a block from San Pedro Claver; you can combine them.
FAQ
What are the Museo Naval del Caribe's hours?
Every day from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where is it?
In the historic center, next to the Plaza de Santa Teresa, near San Pedro Claver.
On the map
Photos: Gmo, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Kamilokardona, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Gmo, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
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