The beginning
The first acquisition started a collection focused on preserving overlooked objects.
A passion turned into legacy
Javier Txapartegi collection turns decades of searching into shared heritage.
Each propeller, diving helmet and technical blueprint keeps the trace of Basque naval industry.
"The sea does not only give life, it also keeps secrets that deserve to be remembered."
More than twenty years preserving memory
Consolidation
The archive reaches hundreds of pieces and systematic restoration begins.
The future
The museum is a living space where history is shared in a close way.
Preserve to share
Each preserved piece keeps a part of our maritime history.Javier Txapartegi, founder
The memory workshop
It is not about erasing time, but about conserving its material story.
Naval architecture
Technical documentation helps understand how shipyards worked on our coast.
Memory passed on
Stories from the sea are also passed from one generation to the next as a living legacy.
Do you want to discover this story up close?
We organize personalized guided visits with stories behind each finding.
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