What was the Thousand Days' War?
At the end of the 19th century, Colombia experienced one of the most tragic episodes in its history: the Thousand Days' War (1899–1902). This civil conflict left more than 100,000 dead and profoundly changed the course of the country.…
The Naval Museum of the Caribbean opened its own store called “Caribe” on March 13, 2024, where it offers different products of the Caribbean culture: hand-woven handles, arrow cane bags in a variety of motifs, notebooks, purses, wallets from Palenque and the best of Colombian…
At the Naval Museum of the Caribbean you will find the module of the Naval Battle of Lake Maracaibo, product of an exchange of knowledge of professional experts on the subject that took place during the celebration of the Naval Bicentennial in 2023. The curator…
This 9-pound “Carronada” type cannon was aboard the Colombian schooner “Antonia Manuela” in the Naval Battle of Lake Maracaibo, on July 24, 1823; it is also known as the decisive weapon of this combat.
The educational and cultural agenda of the Museo Naval del Caribe this October invites you to a series of workshops, fairs and concerts not to be missed! On October 8, 11, 15 and 17 there will be a Craft Fair where you can enjoy the…
The educational and cultural agenda of the Museo Naval del Caribe this October invites you to a series of workshops, fairs and concerts not to be missed! On October 8, 11, 15 and 17 there will be a Craft Fair where you can enjoy the…
📣 We participated in the Ibermuseos training course “Journey through Museologies for Peace: Struggles, Gatherings and Resistance of Collective Care”! 🌍 We had the opportunity to visit the Museum of Art and Memory of Mampuján and the Museum of San Jacinto, where we lived unforgettable…
📣 ¡Participamos en el curso Ibermuseos de capacitación “Viaje por las Museologías para La Paz: Luchas, Juntanzas y Resistencias del Cuidado Colectivo”! 🌍
Tuvimos la oportunidad de recorrer el Museo de Arte y Memoria de Mampuján y el Museo de San Jacinto, donde vivimos…
The Naval Museum of the Caribbean had the honor of receiving the delegation of First Sergeants of the 53-35th Promotion of the School of Improvement of Crewmen of the Navy of Ecuador – Subp Gerardo Ramirez Rambay. During their visit, they were given a special…
This year, the Naval Museum of the Caribbean was filled with festive spirit to celebrate Halloween. We thank everyone who visited and shared special moments with us – see you next year for another spooky celebration!
November, a commemorative month for Cartagena, is marked by various cultural activities in honor of its independence. As part of this celebration, the Naval Museum of the Caribbean has prepared a varied agenda of events aimed at all types of audiences, highlighting its commitment to…
In November of this year, the Naval Museum of the Caribbean presented the renovation of the Kalamarí module, a space designed under the “Decolonial” theory to highlight the history and culture of the Caribs, a people of navigators who dominated the inland sea of the…
