Title: Naval Historical Museum in Malecon | Expedia.co.uk [Naval Historical Museum Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Naval-Historical-Museum-Hotels.0-l6322731-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Naval Historical Museum Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Naval-Historical-Museum.d6322731.Car-Hire-Guide)[Malecon Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Malecon.d553248633981715553.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Naval Historical Museum ![Naval Historical Museum showing military items and a square or plaza](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/138000/138047-Naval-Historical-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Naval Historical Museum featuring interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/138000/138038-Naval-Historical-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Naval Historical Museum showing interior views and military items](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/138000/138031-Naval-Historical-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Naval Historical Museum](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/138000/138039-Naval-Historical-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Naval Historical Museum featuring interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/138000/138040-Naval-Historical-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Naval Historical Museum Activities --- --- #### Artillery displays, model ships and portrayals of historic battles bring Mexico’s naval past to life at this modern and informative museum. As one of Mexico’s most important port cities, Veracruz has a storied maritime history. This, along with the nation’s seafaring heritage, is documented at the Naval Historical Museum (Museo Historicó Naval). Explore more than 20 rooms containing artifacts from pre-Hispanic times to the modern era in this fascinating museum, set in the magnificent former building of the Heroica Escuela Naval Militar (Heroic Naval Academy). With hands-on, information-packed exhibits, the museum is suitable for children as well as adults. See displays of antique weapons and firearms. Find original vessels, scale models of battleships and navigational equipment. Examine old naval uniforms and vintage diving suits as well as flags and maritime maps. A highlight among the interactive attractions is the ship simulator, which allows visitors to attempt to steer a vessel. Delve into the naval history of Veracruz. Several exhibits focus on major battles fought on these shores. Among the most notable conflicts covered here are the 1847 Siege of Veracruz and the 1914 Battle of Veracruz, when the U.S. Navy attacked the city. In between studying the displays, step out onto a central courtyard to admire the building’s graceful two-level arcade. Centrally located, the Naval Historical Museum is easy to reach on foot from other city attractions. Combine your tour of the museum with a trip to the nearby [Bastion of Santiago](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bastion-Of-Santiago-Museum-Faros.d6166825.Attraction), the last-surviving fort from the city’s ancient defensive wall. The [Carranza Lighthouse](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Carranza-Lighthouse-Faros.d6322569.Attraction), the Port of Veracruz and [Veracruz Cathedral](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Veracruz-Cathedral-Old-Town-Veracruz.d6322577.Attraction) are all less than 10 minutes away on foot too. The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday and there is an admission fee. Most of the museum’s signs are in Spanish so English speakers may want arrange a guide to help translate. When you need a break from exploring, head to the on-site café for a drink or snack. ### Popular places to visit ![Bastion of Santiago Museum featuring heritage elements](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/138000/138008-Bastion-Of-Santiago.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bastion of Santiago Museum Visit the sole surviving fort from Veracruz’s ancient city wall. Today, the structure houses a museum of pre-Hispanic and colonial-era relics. 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