Video Mapping Lights Up the Royal Galley
What you need to know
- Late-night museum hours (7pm–1am) let families explore at their own pace without daytime crowds.
- Video mapping shows run every 15 minutes, so you can arrive anytime and catch the next performance.
- Three temporary exhibitions on slavery, marine ecosystems, and ship-breaking offer substance beyond the light show.
About
The Museu Marítim opens its medieval Royal Shipyards (Drassanes Reials) after hours, displaying the permanent collection and three temporary exhibitions on colonial slavery, invasive marine species, and ship-breaking. A video mapping projection runs from 9pm to 12:30am in 15-minute intervals, covering the Royal Galley and shipyard walls with light, image, and narrative. The museum restaurant offers food and drinks throughout the evening.
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