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Untzi Museoa (Naval Museum)

  • EraMaritime history
  • AdmissionNot confirmed; check on site
  • HoursHours not confirmed; check the tourism office

The Untzi Museoa (Naval Museum) stands at the port beside the aquarium and presents the maritime history of the Basque coast, including fishing, whaling, shipbuilding and navigation. San Sebastian grew as a port, and the museum helps explain the trades that shaped the old town. Hours and admission were not confirmed by the sources consulted, so confirm them at the tourism office.

The Basque naval museum at the port, covering shipbuilding, whaling and navigation.

The Untzi Museoa (Naval Museum) stands at the port beside the aquarium and presents the maritime history of the Basque coast, including fishing, whaling, shipbuilding and navigation. San Sebastian grew as a port, and the museum helps explain the trades that shaped the old town. Hours and admission were not confirmed by the sources consulted, so confirm them at the tourism office. The museum is in the old harbour, next to the aquarium, and easy to combine with a walk along the port and a climb up Monte Urgull. Allow around one hour.

Practical information for Untzi Museoa (Naval Museum) · Last updated September 2026
Admission Not confirmed; check on site
Hours Hours not confirmed; check the tourism office
Address Paseo del Muelle, 24, 20003 Donostia / San Sebastian, Gipuzkoa, Spain

Location

Paseo del Muelle, 24, 20003 Donostia / San Sebastian, Gipuzkoa, Spain

43.3237, -1.9893 View on map

Highlights

  • Basque maritime history
  • Shipbuilding and navigation displays
  • Beside the aquarium
  • Harbour setting

Tips for visiting

  • Confirm hours first.
  • Combine with the aquarium.
  • Allow about one hour.
  • Walk the port afterwards.
  • Ask about English information.

When to visit

Weekday mornings.

Accessibility

Confirm access arrangements with the museum or tourism office.

Frequently asked questions

Where is it?

At the port on Paseo del Muelle, next to the aquarium.

What is the focus?

Basque maritime history.

Is it open on Mondays?

Not confirmed; check locally.