Last August, the Menorca Military History Museum received a visit organised by a good friend of the Museum, Nieves Rojas, who, on the occasion of her birthday, decided to give the celebration a cultural touch in the form of history. The group of Nieves Rojas’ friends, former classmates and colleagues in different places, represented. . .
Last Sunday, September 8, without public visits, the Menorca Military History Museum received the commission of Italian personnel who had traveled to Menorca to represent different organizations in the commemorative events of the 81st anniversary of the sinking of the battleship “Roma” in the waters of Sardinia on September 9, 1943, during World War II.. . .
From the middle of the 17th century, the tactics of naval combat changed, victory was decided by artillery fire thanks to advances and improvements in cannons. It is the time of the tall ship with several bridges bristling with cannons. Aided by the impulse of the sails, and the skill in using them, the ships. . .
Mahon, August 29, 2024 In 1708 troops of the pro-Austrian alliance commanded by Stanhope, obtained by surprise the surrender of the San Felipe castle. The island remains under the sovereignty of the pretender Carlos III, although the real power is exercised by the English command. England begins the expansion of the castle. In 1713, after. . .
War that was fought between Philip of Anjou of the Bourbon house of France, and Archduke Charles of Austria, for possession of the throne of Spain after the death of Charles II without heir. Although Felipe was officially the designated heir in the last will of King Carlos II, the European powers, fearful of an. . .
Es Castell, July 22, 2024 The Military Consortium of Menorca, in general, and the Military Historical Museum of Menorca, in particular, wishes a happy San Jaime holiday to the residents and visitors of the municipality of Es Castell. There are very few days until July 25, Saint James, patron saint of the town of Es. . .
Es Castell, June 25, 2024 After the success of the previous visit, the Management of the Pascual Calbo i Caldés Secondary Education Institute in Mahón requested to carry out a new visit, this time for the Special Education students. As on previous occasions, it was a complete success and they left delighted. Visiting the Military. . .
The Military Museum of Menorca will remain closed today due to unforeseen causes beyond the control of the management. Sorry for the inconvenience
Last Sunday, May 5, the Military Museum of Menorca opened its doors to receive the visit of Dr. Jordi Moya, president of the Sine Dolore European Foundation, a European, non-profit foundation based in Menorca that brings together scientists, healthcare , patients and families to make persistent chronic pain visible. One more year, as has been. . .
Last April, the Gwenty Charity Brass Band visited the museum, a musical group that traditionally visits our island collaborating with different concerts, both in some Easter events and in public recitals. Led by its director Lana Tingay, they toured the different rooms of the Museum, being delighted with the visit. Next year we will wait. . .
