Gil Eannes Museum Ship Ticket

Find out what it was like on board a ship in the North Atlantic with this ticket to the fascinating Gil Eannes Naval Museum. Inside the facilities are many amazing surprises and secrets waiting to be discovered.

Gil Eannes Naval Museum

With this ticket, you'll have access to the Gil Eannes ship, moored in Viana do Castelo, converted into a museum. You will be able to explore the ship's kitchen, operating theatre, chapel, and engine room. The vessel was used for various functions from its first voyage in 1955 until its last diplomatic trip to Brazil in 1973, including assisting cod fishermen on the Grand Banks of Newfoundland and Greenland, serving as a hospital ship, a tugboat, and as an icebreaker. You will learn about its predecessor, which was an auxiliary cruise ship for the Portuguese Navy during World War I, and delve into its history and voyages.

Family ticket

The family ticket includes two adults and up to four children from 7 to 16 years old.

Opening times

The Navio Gil Eannes museum is open every day from 10 am to 6:30 pm.