The Ocean Race Museum

 

In the heart of Alicante, next to Paseo Volado in the harbour of Alicante, The Ocean Race Museum is a modern exhibition venue where visitors can enjoy an interactive installation that gives them a close-up look at the world of the sea, learning about the most intrepid sailors and experiencing the hidden delights of the Ocean. Take a trip through the history of the regatta and the marine world in this state-of-the-art museum. In fact, this is the only museum in the world specialising in the most demanding challenge to sailors of our time. The regatta considered the “Everest of Sailing”, The Ocean Race.

Accessible space

Immersive Experience

Admission to The Ocean Race Museum is free for all visitors. Come and discover all the details of the race at your own pace. We recommend the Immersive experience, a new way of experiencing the race from the inside that includes race simulator “The Ride” and the NEW 11th Hour Racing Team Virtual Reality.

Experience the race as a crew member and sail over 30 knots on the simulator The Ride. Jump on board of the Malama, the first Imoca 60 specially designed to compete in The Ocean Race and winner of the last edition of the race. Feel the adrenaline of racing with the famous sailors of The Ocean Race.

Simulator The Ride

Take on the experience of living the race as a crew member through our virtual simulator. Feel what it is like to be sailing at 25 knots on board a race boat.
 

11th HOUR RACING TEAM – VIRTUAL REALITY EXPERIENCE 

Immerse yourself in a unique experience on board the 11th Hour Racing Team with our exclusive virtual reality activity!

Experience sailing on board of Malama,the first-ever foiling IMOCA designed specifically for The Ocean Race and winner of the last edition of the race

Guided Experience

With this choice you will discover, with the help of our specialised guides, all the history, secrets and fun facts of The Ocean Race. As part of the guided experience, in addition to the tour of the permanent and temporary exhibition, visitors will board the Brasil 1, the Volvo 70 boat that took part in the 2005-06 edition. Experience life on board with the crew during the race, as well as the anecdotes and nooks and crannies hidden in the boat.

Guided + Immersive Experience

Don’t leave anything undiscovered, with this option you can enjoy all the Museum’s activities: guided tour, Brasil 1, race simulator and Virtual Reality. Check our fees to choose the option that best suits you and your family.

Brasil 1

Visit one of the boats that competed in the race. Brasil 1 is a VO70 that participated in the 2005-06 edition.
Experience for yourself what life is like on board and discover all the stories and hidden corners of the boat.

 

OPENING HOURS

WINTER: from 20th September to 24th June.

  • Wednesday and Thursday: 10: 00am – 4: 00pm
  • Friday and saturday: 10: 00am – 6pm.
  • Sunday: 10. am – 2.00 pm.
  • Closed: Every Monday and Tuesday, 1st January and 25th December.

SUMMER: from 25th June to 19th September.

  • Thursday to Saturday: 11: 00am – 7: 00pm
  • Wednesday and Sunday: 11: 00am – 3: 00pm
  • Closed: Every Monday and Tuesday

RATES

Free admision for all the visitors 

IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE RATES

  • General adult 5€.
  • Reduced ticket 3€: 6 -17 years old. Youth card. University card. + 65 years old. Large families.
  • Free admission: 0-5 years old, unemployed, and people with some degree of disability. 

Payment at the Museum reception desk

SCHEDULES OF IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES

Schedule for the guided experience and the guided + immersive experience are as follows:

Winter: from 20 September to 24 June.

  • Friday:
    English: 15:15 h.
    Spanish: 16:45 h.
  • Saturdays
    English: 11:00 h. and 15:15.
    Spanish: 12:30 h. and 16:45h
  • Sundays
    English at 11:00 h.
    Spanish at 12:30 h.

Summer: from 25 June to 19 September.

  • Friday
    English: 16:15 h.
    Spanish at 17:45 h.
  • Saturdays
    English: 11:00 h. and 16:15 h.
    Spanish: 12:30 h. and 17:45 h.
  • Sundays
    English at 11:00 h
    Spanish at 12:30 h.

ININMERSIVE EXPERIENCE TICKET

  • General visit 12€.
  • Visit reduced price 5€: 12-17 years old. Youth Card. University card. + 65 years old. Large families
  • Free visit: 0 – 11 years old, unemployed and people with some degree of disability.

Minimum 2 people. Payment at the Museum reception desk

RATES FOR GUIDED EXPERIENCES + IMMERSIVE

  • General visit + IE 15€.
  • Reduced ticket 6€: 12-17 years old. Youth Card. University card. Alicante Residents. + 65 years old. Large families
  • Family friendly visit 3€: -12 years old, unemployed and people with some degree of disability.

Minimum 2 people. Payment at the Museum reception desk

GUIDED TOUR TIMETABLES

WINTER (from 20th September to 24th June)

  • Fridays: Spanish at 4:45 pm. English at 3:15 p.m.
  • Saturdays: Spanish at at 12:30 pm and 4:45 pm. English at 11:00 a.m. and 15:15 p.m.
  • Sundays: Spanish at at 12:30 pm. English at 11:00 am.

SUMMER (from 25th June to 19th September)

  • Fridays: Spanish at 5:45 pm. English at 4:15 p.m.
  • Saturdays: Spanish at 12:30 pm and 5:45 pm. English at at 11:00 a.m. and at 4:15 p.m.
  • Sundays: Spanish at 12:30 pm. English at 11:00 a.m.

OTHER RATES

Rates for school groups, tour operators, birthday celebrations and booking of special spaces, please contact the Museum:

  • museo@museotheoceanrace.com
  • Tel +34 965 050 773
  • Mov +34 673 564 099

Address

Museo The Ocean Race
Muelle de Levante nº 10 Puerto de Alicante 03001 Alicante