Maritime Museum of Barcelona Participates in ICMM Congress in Sydney

The institution presents international projects on heritage, migration, and historical memory at the gathering of maritime museums.

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Generic image of a maritime museum with classical architecture near the sea.

The Maritime Museum of Barcelona participated in the International Congress of Maritime Museums (ICMM 2026) held in Sydney, Australia, from September 13th to 18th.

The museum's General Director, Dr. Enric Garcia Domingo, represented the institution at this significant gathering for the global maritime museum community. During the congress, the museum's main international projects, focusing on cooperation and social impact, were showcased.
Three key projects were presented: one related to the network of Ibero-American museums, a reflection on the colonial past, and a study on current migrations. These projects highlight the museum's commitment to historical memory and understanding contemporary migratory phenomena.
The Maritime Museum of Barcelona, located at Avinguda de les Drassanes, s/n, in Barcelona, is open to the public daily from 10 am to 7 pm.
Based on information from the official source: Museu Marítim de Barcelona (14/10/2026)