Museo Marítimo Ría de Bilbao

The Museo Marítimo Ría de Bilbao in the Basque city of Bilbao is devoted to the history of seafaring and the city's development. The unusual venue sits beneath a bridge on the grounds of a former shipyard. Inside, you can admire a large collection of ship models that illustrate both traditional wooden and modern metal shipbuilding. The outdoor area offers a particularly memorable experience, with historic ships on display in a drained harbor basin. You can reach these boats by stairs, which gives you a direct look at the region's maritime past.