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Museo The Ocean Race

Tourist attraction Maritime museum

Contemporary museum dedicated to competitive sailing equipment, history & general information. People often mention museum, interesting, race, free, interactive, visit, Race, children, ocean, simulator,


Address

Mlle. Levante, 10, 03001 Alicante, Spain

Website

www.museotheoceanrace.com

Contact

+34 965 05 07 73

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (2.1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Sunday: 10 AM to 2 PM
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: (Saint Joseph's Day/Father's Day), Closed, Hours might differ
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 4 PM
  • Thursday: 10 AM to 4 PM
  • Friday: 10 AM to 6 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: museum (25) interesting (22) race (17) free (17) interactive (14) visit (14) Race (12) children (11) ocean (11) simulator (11)
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  • 4/5 Vincent O. 10 months ago on Google • 2436 reviews
    A lot to see in a relatively small museum. Many audiovisuals and informative posters. Interactive navigation and steering exhibits are great for children ( and adults!) The yacht outside is interesting, especially as you can go on board and into the yacht to see how the sailors live!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Caroline W. 2 years ago on Google
    A must-see, even if you are not a sailor! It was a very well presented exhibition with a mix of visual, interactive and detailed displays. The film was extremely well done and brought the whole race experience to life. As an experienced amateur sailor, I thought the museum was excellent. Free admission. Visits on-board the yacht are only possible at the weekends, which was disappointing 😞 Very unfortunate that the café is now permanently closed, though understandable given Covid.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alvine F. 7 months ago on Google • 45 reviews
    Small museum, but a lot of information about the ocean race. Free entrance! Nice staff, beautiful views outside. Recommend!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Radosław K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very interesting exhibition, mainly multimedia, you can learn how sails work, swim in the simulator and take a look at the racing yacht. Admission free. (Original) Bardzo ciekawa ekspozycja, głównie multimedialna, można dowiedzieć się jak działają żagle, popływać w symulatorze i zajrzec do jachtu regatowego. Wstęp za darmo.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Dr. Alan R. 7 months ago on Google • 75 reviews
    Good exhibit with interactive sections. Didn't know anything about the Ocean Race until today. Most videos were in English so I appreciated it more. Too bad the simulation is only on weekends. We came on a Tuesday. It opens at 11AM till 7PM.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mary S. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful setting down at the marina. Loved the museum. Exceptionally clean and very well done. You can just read the basics or use the interactive equipment for a much more in depth visit. We all really enjoyed it and it is free. Shame there was no one else there. Well worth a visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Janek U. 1 year ago on Google
    Taken into account, that it was free it was an excellent experience. Would have even paid for it. Vey thoghral exhibition and most of it was fully functuonal.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fabian P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An interactive place. Very nice and interesting (Original) Un lugar interactivo. Muy bonito e interesante
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 de Viaje con A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The museum is interesting and very entertaining. It is small, all on the same floor. There are several simulators, very good projections, many touchscreens and panels. It is a very good option to go with children since they have fun playing everything At the entrance there is an authentic regatta boat and in a "normal" situation you can get on. It is not in the water, it is on the esplanade at the entrance. Now because of the Covid, you couldn't go up Free entry with very friendly staff who offer you gloves, gel, disinfection of shoes on carpet, etc. All very clean If you are visiting Alicante or you live there, go ahead and visit it, it is a very good option (Original) El .museo es interesante y muy ameno. Es pequeño, todo en la misma planta. Hay varios simuladores, proyecciones muy buenas, muchas pantallas táctiles y paneles. Es muy buena opción para ir con niños ya que se divierten tocando todo A la entrada hay un barco de regatas auténtico y en situación "normal" se puede subir. No está en el agua, esta en la explanada de la entrada. Ahora por el Covid, no se podía subir Entrada gratuita con personal muy amable que te ofrece guantes, gel, desinfección de calzado en alfombra, etc Todo muy limpio Si estás en Alicante de visita o vives allí, anímate a visitarlo, es muy buena opción
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Matthew K. 4 years ago on Google
    Really interesting museum. Cool exhibits, and learning about the race and the boats was fun even for my family who weren't terribly interested. Free entrance, and it takes about 30-60 minutes. They have a temp exhibit with a lot of short 3-5 minutes clips of things like ice, racing dangers, ecosystems, etc. Really nice to stop and see if you're in the area.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gediminas N. 2 years ago on Google
    Great location and all for free. I recommend visiting and getting to know this great race.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paul 2 years ago on Google
    It's free entry and packed full of info about the Volvo round the world yacht race. Best bit is the 30 minute video presentation at the end of the exhibition. Worth a visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Barbara M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) If I could publish videos I would show you the immensity of the place, even here there were many skaters looking for the perfect trick in the perfect shot. At the end of the walk you will find yourself at the harbor containing boats of all kinds ... The museum was closed but also outside the structure there are exhibitions and if you go around the city you will see many boats placed in the roundabouts ... a problem a boat ... But its size ... Really fascinating! We should learn a lot from their art ... Lives on EXPRESSION. (Original) Potessi pubblicare video vi mostrerei l immensità del luogo, anche qui c'erano molti skater alla ricerca del trick perfetto nello scatto perfetto. Alla fine della passeggiata vi ritroverete al porto contenitore di barche d'ogni genere... Il museo era chiuso ma anche all'esterno della struttura ci sono delle esposizioni e se girerete per la città vedrete molte barche messe nelle rotonde... Non è un problema una barca... Ma la sua grandezza... Davvero affascinante! Dovremmo imparare molto dalla loro arte... Vive di ESPRESSIONE.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 James A. 4 months ago on Google • 182 reviews
    Lots to do here but not much for very young children. Learned a lot about something new to me. Staff are very good. No need to book tickets in the winter. Very busy in the summer.

  • 5/5 Raffi D. 4 months ago on Google • 124 reviews
    Must see! Interesting and educating place. Time well spent.

  • 5/5 Oleksandr T. 5 months ago on Google • 70 reviews
    Great and cozy cafe for meetings

  • 4/5 Takács H. 3 months ago on Google • 41 reviews New
    Nice exhibition which give you a view about this race, and made you think about it

  • 5/5 Chris I. 4 months ago on Google • 28 reviews
    Very interesting Museum. Loved being able to go on the yacht.

  • 5/5 Snacks B. 3 months ago on Google • 6 reviews New
    We visited this for our love of sailing! Swing by to have a look and you'll learn a thing or two about sailing the great oceans. Entrance is free, the gift shop sells a few fancy souvenirs to bring home

  • 5/5 Aneta M. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice museum with interesting topic. Interactive exhibition

  • 3/5 Thomas F. 2 years ago on Google
    A nice place to visit and pass an hour. Really niche free attraction with some displays and installations relating to round the world ocean sailing.

  • 5/5 Aloha LB (Well, ahoy, m. 4 years ago on Google
    nice cozy museum, my son likes it very mush

  • 5/5 Carlos Angel S. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely place. I love that race

  • 5/5 Alexandre P. 2 years ago on Google
    I was not expecting much from this museum but i was wrong Staff is friendly and knowledgeable and even made the effort of making the visit in perfect French Material is great if you are interested in sports, technology or modern adventures

  • 5/5 Rafig A. 3 years ago on Google
    Absolutely great place for many types of sports, exercises and relaxing! During August there are concerts around this place so you a bit of live music Many people Roller skating and skateboarding As well as that on one end there is the Marmarela Club so on weekends (usually *cough-cough*) there is music coming from there too !!

  • 5/5 erik s. 4 years ago on Google
    Very modern, not so big museum with free entrance. Sundays they are open only till 15:00. There are various activities available here including very modern small cinema, ocean race simulator and ocean race game you can play together with friend and race against each other by holding real captain wheel. There is a caffee here too on the first floor.

  • 5/5 Harry L. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent plenty to see and very pleasant staff, would recommend

  • 2/5 Tomasz Z. 2 years ago on Google
    The simulator is not available. There is a video game that doesn't work too.

  • 5/5 Leszek C. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing, interactive&modern museum so you have to be sure to plan a bit of time to listen, watch&read all the interesting stories and facts about The Ocean Race. I can highly recommend it to families with kids and people who love sea sports.

  • 4/5 James Q. 1 year ago on Google
    Definitely worth the stop since it's free. The simulator was meh and I thought the best part was the documentary playing in the back room. I'd try to watch all of that if I were you, it was around 40 min.

  • 5/5 IG G. 1 year ago on Google
    Not very big but it is free and a good place to visit if you are into sailing and ocean race

  • 5/5 Stefanos C. 2 years ago on Google
    If you are a sailor you have to go their.

  • 5/5 Sandy and Steven k. 1 year ago on Google
    Very interesting review of the ocean race and simple information on what is required of racers and yachts. A tribute video is currently being screened by the team for a team member lost overboard.

  • 5/5 Josh F. 1 year ago on Google
    Well done to The Ocean Race for an awesome conference

  • 5/5 Pali F. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice museum, if you are a sailor or otherwise follow the ocean race. It was free entrence when I was there, so no harm in checking it out. Looking forward to see the Alicante Start in january 23.

  • 5/5 Helen T. 1 year ago on Google
    Very informative and interesting to those with an interest in sailing and maritime activities

  • 5/5 Lilia B. 1 year ago on Google
    Really informative and super interesting museum.

  • 3/5 François M. 1 year ago on Google
    Location very good! Reception very inviting! Presentation reasonable but not inspiring. Interactive elements out of order. Needs an upgrade overall. Let is be, coming up start in January. Good luck!

  • 5/5 Riza A. 11 months ago on Google
    Nice place quick visit!

  • 3/5 Kenneth W. 1 year ago on Google
    If you are really interested in ocean racing it's good. If not it's not. However it's free so you can drop by and make your own mind up.

  • 4/5 Jessica Wilson (. 10 months ago on Google
    Lovely little museum , really great staff that were very welcoming and seemed down to earth. Only knocked a star off as it was a bit smaller than expected and some interactive exhibits weren't working. But interesting to learn about sea racing and was a nice set up. Has a cinema screen type area and a pricy gift shop. Free entry however.

  • 3/5 Matt F. 8 months ago on Google
    Worth a visit if you’re an avid fan of the ocean race. Probably disappointing if you’re not as many (if not all) of the interactive elements were not working.

  • 3/5 Liz 8 months ago on Google
    It had interactive elements that my children enjoyed. The simulator was being used by school children, and when it was free, it was explained that it was only open to the general public at weekends, which seemed a bit unfair given the museum was quiet and it wouldn't take any effort to allow 2 children to have a go. I think it's a fine place to attend if you are in the area but I wouldn't go out of my way to visit.

  • 1/5 Norbert P. 7 months ago on Google
    Disappointing. Lot of interactive stuff that didn’t work. Cherry on top is the yacht simulator with broken sail lever. Probably would be great experience if all things were working properly. Price - it’s free and it’s worth it. I was also trying to book sightseeing of Brasil 1 yacht and The Ride simulator - filled the webform and - surprise - no response from museum staff! The one star is more that they deserved. I was expecting Volvo, I’ve seen Volga.

  • 5/5 mariles j. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Unique (Original) Único

  • 3/5 Ricardo C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's interesting, but it's a small thing (Original) Es interesante, pero es algo pequeño

  • 5/5 xiao m. 3 years ago on Google
    👍👍👍👍👍

  • 5/5 ALBA MIRA S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very fun and original experience !! (Original) Una experiencia muy divertida y original!!

  • 5/5 marta s. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic!

  • 5/5 Sara R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very entertaining site for both adults and children. The super nice staff and the anticovid measures very well. Repeat my insurance (Original) Un sitio muy entretenido tanto para adultos como para niños. El personal súper agradable y las medidas anticovid muy bien. Repetiremis seguro

  • 5/5 José S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good experience. Can you imagine what is experienced in a regatta (Original) Muy bien la experiencia. Te puedes imaginar lo que se vive en una regata

  • 5/5 INES A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I should visit more people this museum has seemed spectacular to me, not what is inside but what it represents BRAVO 👌👌👌 (Original) Debería visitar más gente este museo me ha parecido espectacular ya no lo que hay en el interior sino lo que representa BRAVO 👌👌👌

  • 5/5 Julia M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Curious for lovers of navigation (Original) Curioso para amantes de la navegación

  • 5/5 Diego José Rodríguez O. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Do not stop visiting it (Original) No dejen de visitarlo

  • 5/5 Stroyka O. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great museum about yachting! Everything is welcoming and tasteful! I recommend the film at the end of the exhibition! Interesting for children and adults! (Original) Отличный музей о яхтинге ! Все радушно и со вкусом ! Рекомендую фильм в конце экспозиции! Интересен детям и взрослым!

  • 5/5 Vicente M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very informative and the staff, very friendly (Original) Muy divulgativo y el personal, muy amable

  • 4/5 Maripaz R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Next to the port in the Volvo area, with a lot of space, a lot of air and a skating and sports area, it is a very pleasant area (Original) Junto al puerto en la zona Volvo, con mucho espacio, mucho aire y zona de patinaje y deporte, es un área muy agradable

  • 5/5 Nunu-Niki K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I often visit (Original) Часто посещаю

  • 5/5 Tim G. 3 years ago on Google
    Free entry. Tells the story of the origins of The Ocen Race and the crews who take part. There is a simulator which gives you an idea of how the crews live throughout the race. The simulator wasn't in use when we visited, due to Covid restrictions, non the less, an interesting visit.

  • 5/5 Irina 4 years ago on Google
    This is a bite size museum and my kids really appreciated it. It is focused on Ocean Race and covers it really well. Information is presented in a very accessible way with many interactive displays. Great for older kids and adults.

  • 4/5 Pootsman 4 years ago on Google
    If you're interested in ocean racing, sailing or even just curious then go. Really interesting place. It's worth going just for the Lego yacht!

  • 5/5 Martinka 3 years ago on Google
    It’s free of charge and pretty interesting. They have a simulator inside. Worth visiting!

  • 5/5 Marshall A. 3 years ago on Google
    This is a must visit. The real enthusiast should spend a full day. Plus its free and very clean toilets

  • 4/5 Marc-Alexandre D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice little museum. Really puts us in the mood for the race. Unfortunately with the coronavirus some attractions are closed (Original) Beau petit musée. Nous met vraiment dans l'ambiance de la course. Malheureusement avec le coronavirus certaines attraction sont fermés

  • 4/5 Edyta K. 4 years ago on Google
    Didn't like this museum. Not many to watch and kids was bored

  • 5/5 Motorhome Q. 3 years ago on Google
    A well set out museum with plenty of interactive things for adults to play with. I don't think it will suit children unless they are interested in sailing.

  • 5/5 Оксана �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful place! Interesting! Sailing regattas. For children especially! Recommend (Original) Замечательное место! Интересно! Парусные регаты. Для детей особенно! Рекомендую

  • 5/5 PABLO ALEJANDRO CLERC T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) ALL RIGHT (Original) BIEN

  • 5/5 Jeneen M. 3 years ago on Google
    Wonderful interactive experience!

  • 4/5 Liliana M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The Ocean Race Museum, an excellent place to see other of the many activities that take place in Alicante. There is a spectacular sample of what these titans do in the open sea for several months, testing their limits to the maximum. Thank you for showing us all the wonders of the natural and human life of the Ocean Race. Its location directly at the port, easy to get to. The staff that very friendly .. One thing I regret is that the store has been removed, an excellent place to shop for souvenirs. 100% recommended I promise to return without thinking twice. (Original) El Museo Ocean Race, excelente lugar para ver otras de las muchas actividades que se realizan en Alicante. Hay una muestra espectacular de lo que hacen estos titanes en mar abierto durante varios meses poniendo a prueba al máximo sus límites. Gracia por mostrarnos todas las maravillas de la vida natural y humana de la Ocean Race Su ubicación directamente en el puerto, fácil de llegar. El personal que muy amable.. Una cosa que lamento es que hayan retirado el almacén, un lugar excelente para comprar souvenir. Recomendado al 100% Prometo volver sin pensarlo 2 veces..

  • 5/5 Charysse Tia H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A big surprise! I didn't know anything about Ocean Race, but I decided to go to the museum because it was free! It was very interesting!!! Lots of interactive things and stories are interesting from the people who compete in the races! I love the final part that explains the dangerous climate change and plastics in the ocean. I was there for about two hours !! I would recommend it to everyone. (Original) Un grande sopresa! No sabia nada de Ocean Race, pero decidí ir al museo porque fue gratís! Fue muy interesante!!! Muchas cosas interactivas y las historias son interesantes de las personas quien compite en las carreras! Me encanta el parte final que explicar los peligrosos de cambio clima y plásticos en la oceano. Me quedó allí cerca dos horas!! Se lo recomendaría a todos.

  • 4/5 Sergio Herrería C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This interesting, I liked it (Original) Esta interesante, me ha gustado

  • 5/5 Pablo L. 6 years ago on Google
    Volvo Ocean Race 2017 Exposición prototipo Volvo FH 460 GNL dual fuel

  • 5/5 Jette R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very interesting! Designed to be interactive and informative. Spent a lot more time than expected (Original) Sehr interessant! Interaktiv und informativ gestaltet. Habe viel mehr Zeit als erwartet da verbracht

  • 5/5 Nekane Chinchurreta A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very interesting, highly recommended (Original) Muy interesante, muy recomendable

  • 5/5 Txi T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) She thought it would be heavy for a 5 year old girl and she had a blast. The pity that not all the space was available. But very dynamic and interesting (Original) Pensaba que sería pesado para una niña de 5 años y se lo pasó bomba. La pena que no estaba disponible todo el espacio. Pero muy dinámico e interesante

  • 5/5 Aleksandra B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Small, but with fun parts for children! (Original) Pequeñito, pero con partes divertidas para niños!

  • 5/5 Laura B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Curious. Very nice staff (Original) Curioso. El personal muy agradable

  • 4/5 Aldara Mendoza C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Gastro club an excellent place to go out with the family by the sea (Original) Gastro club un sitio excelente para salir en familia junto al mar

  • 5/5 manu F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Of the few museums dedicated to sailing and the only one dedicated to competition sailing around the world, a spectacular world in itself, to repeat and test the simulator (Original) De los pocos museos dedicados a la vela y el único dedicado a la vela de competición alrededor del mundo, un mundo espectacular en si mismo, para repetir y probar el simulador

  • 5/5 Juan Antonio Paniagua P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very illustrative (Original) Muy ilustrativo

  • 5/5 AutoChaos Y. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place

  • 5/5 Mikołaj S. 2 months ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    We went on a guided tour around the museum which is an option we highly recommend. Tatiana (who was our guide) was fluent in English and knowledgable about the entire history of the race. You could feel that people working there talk about sailing with passion.


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Assistive hearing loop
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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