Navy Museum (Portugal)

The Navy Museum in Lisbon, located in the historic district of Belém, showcases the rich maritime history of Portugal. Administered by the Portuguese Navy, the museum features a diverse collection of exhibits including historical paintings, archaeological artifacts, and intricate scale models of ships dating back to the 15th century. Visitors can explore navigational instruments, maps, and royal barges, as well as notable items like the Fairey III 'Santa Cruz' which crossed the Atlantic in 1923, and the first aircraft of the Portuguese Navy. Established in 1963, the museum's origins trace back to King Luís I's passion for oceanography and maritime preservation.