The Pabellón de la Navegación is a maritime museum on the southern tip of Isla de la Cartuja, on the Guadalquivir between the Cartuja and Cristo de la Expiración bridges. It was built as one of the permanent structures of Expo ’92 and tells the story of Seville’s role in Atlantic exploration, which draws families and history lovers across the river (source: [Andalucía Rústica](https://andaluciarustica.com/en/seville-navigation-pavilion.htm)).
Sevillian architect Guillermo Vázquez Consuegra designed the building, which earned a mention at the II Spanish Architecture Biennial (source: [Wikipedia](https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pabell%C3%B3n_de_la_Navegaci%C3%B3n_(Sevilla))). Its long curved roof echoes an upturned hull, and broad windows frame the river. After more than a decade closed, it reopened as a museum in January 2012 (source: [Visita Sevilla](https://visitasevilla.es/en/pabellon-de-la-navegacion/)). The permanent exhibition, “Sevilla y la Navegación Atlántica,” covers navigation instruments, life aboard ship and the city’s era as gateway to the Americas, with hands-on displays that suit children (source: [Junta de Andalucía](https://www.juntadeandalucia.es/organismos/epgasa/areas/inmuebles/pabellon-navegacion.html)). The venue also hosts temporary shows and events.
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Weekday mornings are the quietest times, outside school-group visits. Confirm hours and ticket prices on the official site before you go, since schedules change seasonally. From the Plaza de Armas area, walk across the Cristo de la Expiración bridge. You can pair the visit with the Monasterio de la Cartuja’s contemporary art centre and the riverside paths nearby.
