Drassanes i galeres

Exhibition tracing the history of Barcelona's relationship with the sea from the Catalan-Aragonese expansion across the Mediterranean, transporting visitors to the golden age of the galleys and the Drassanes building. The Drassanes and Galleys exhibition space includes a route framed within a stage set shaped like a galley under construction, two new viewpoints over the Galera, and the Roman mausoleum discovered during the latest archaeological interventions in the building (2010 - 2012). Pieces from the MMB collections are on display, including pieces belonging to the history of the Royal Shipyards, models of the building and different galley models. Audiovisual animations introduce visitors to 13th-century Barcelona and the major naval conflicts in the Mediterranean fought by galleys. These projections are combined with interactive elements that allow visitors to learn about the galley construction process and life on board in a dynamic and experiential way. Rowing simulators installed in the exhibition allow visitors, for example, to test their strength and experience firsthand the effort required to row a real galley oar.