On April 12, the museum received a visit from the members of the VI Promotion of the EEM (Artillery), to which this undersigned director is honored to belong. The tour of its rooms, the director’s explanations, and of course, the refreshment with which they were treated at the end, completed the visit. The visit marked. . .
At the end of last February the Military Historical Museum of Menorca received an important visit. We were honored with his presence by His Excellency Mr. Julio Salóm, Lieutenant General Chief of the Canary Islands Command, an organization on which the General Command of the Balearic Islands depends. Accompanied by the Hon. Mr. Fernando Gracia,. . .
Since the end of the 15th century with the discovery and colonization of America, Spain began to set up a domain space, an Empire. The joint deed of reckless men eager for glory and riches, moral and religious principles to transmit (and often impose), and the wise direction of intelligent and daring leaders, shaped a. . .
The Military Museum of Menorca delays its opening to the general public for a week due to the improvement works being carried out in its facilities. Therefore, starting on Saturday, March 9, you can visit again during your usual hours, Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Mahón, February 22, 2024 The Central Military Library, dependent on the Institute of Military History and Culture of the Army, is specialized in all topics related to military science and history. It brings together the most complete repertoires of military legislation, ordinances, ranks, regulations and instructions; campaign histories, regimental histories; works on weapons, military. . .
Last January, the Military Museum of Menorca received a visit from the Pascual Calbó i Caldés Secondary Education Institute. Despite being under maintenance works, this visit was requested in advance and, as expected, we were delighted with it. Warned of possible disturbances, the group of young people toured the rooms led by their teachers. Getting. . .
On November 27, the Military Historical Museum of Menorca received a visit from the Association of Seniors of Mahón (ASPEMA). The visit was organized in two groups, in such a way that while one of the groups visited the Castillo de San Felipe the other visited the Museum, to later change the groups and the. . .
On October 26, we had the pleasure of receiving a visit from a group belonging to the “Calabria” Day Center in Mahón at the Military Historical Museum of Menorca. Led by Elena Taboada, our visitors were always interested in the details and explanations of the visit. We hope to have contributed to alleviating the difficulties. . .
Since the end of the 15th century with the discovery and colonization of America, Spain began to set up a domain space, an Empire. The joint deed of reckless men eager for glory and riches, moral and religious principles to transmit (and often impose), and the wise direction of intelligent and daring leaders, shaped a. . .
The geographical and meteorological characteristics of the Mediterranean, favored the use of the galleys as the most suitable means of combat, moved by oars they were more maneuverable because they did not depend only on the wind. The round-hulled boats are for the transport of goods. The mixed propulsion galley was armed with medium caliber. . .
