Naval Museum of the Caribbean
Museo Naval del Caribe
A naval museum in a former Jesuit building in the Old Town. Models and maps tell the story of Cartagena's attacks and defense.
Located in a former Jesuit building beside the San Pedro Claver Church, the museum uses ship models, maps, weapons, and reconstructed scenes to tell the story of Cartagena as a port for the Spanish treasure fleets. It covers pirate raids, the 1741 English siege (the Battle of Cartagena, known as Vernon's War), and the history of the Colombian Navy. It helps explain the origins of the city walls and forts. Admission is about 20,000 pesos, and a visit takes about one hour. Check the opening hours on site.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- San Pedro Claver Church
- Museum of Modern Art of Cartagena
- Museo del Oro Zenú
- Palace of the Inquisition
- Plaza de Bolívar
- Cathedral of Saint Catherine of Alexandria
- Plaza and Church of Santo Domingo
- Walled City & Clock Tower