Museo Naval del Caribe

Some nice exhibits and interactive sets. Unfortunately the majority of items were in Spanish so you need to either translate with your phone or just watch pictures. I spent no more than an hour here because of the language barrier. There are some good photo opportunities here however including a helicopter and submarine exhibit.

If you're into history and naval stories, this is a must do in Cartagena. There's plenty to understand the rather convoluted story of Cartagena and how military and naval technology played such an interesting role in what it is now. Even though is not very interactive, I enjoyed the models of forts and the infopanels. The ship replica was a very interesting addition.

Cartagena has little options for kids, but this museum is a great one and a must visit for families. It has Boat, submarine and helicopter simulations (like real size cabins) that the kids will love. In fact, I’m still inside the museum writing this review because my 7 and 4 year olds don’t want to leave. 🤣

Our tour guide was very engaging. The museum has lots to do with interactive exhibits including ships and submarine. Watch out for the ghost!

Not visitor friendly! No foreign student discount only local, barely any if no English on any of the information tables. Not a good experience for only english speakers but my girlfriend is enjoying her time so I guess its good. They just need some English guide books for free or something similar to help foreigners.

I'm not interested enough in ships, and while our group had an English guide, I much prefer reading displays in museums and read the few English ones there (nice overview of Cartagena's naval history) instead. Enjoyed the folk dance & music performance and the presence of actual navy dudes (on leave??) though.

The highlight of the historic walled city! For only 23k COP , this museum is an excellent destination for history lovers and those wanting to learn about what makes Cartagena so special while staying cool in the Air Conditioning. I spent over 3 hours here soaking up as much of the information as I could handle. I loved learning about the various battles that took place nearby and poring over the many maps and models. If you prefer a guide, ask for Miguel, especially if you only speak English. Don't miss the interactive areas upstairs as well, where you can climb in submarines and get some really unique photos!

We had only a brief visit to the naval museum as part of our cruise ship excursion and the highlight wasn't naval oriented at all, it was a dance troupe performing. I'm not clear if it was a cultural part of the museum.