The president of the Provincial Council of A Coruña, Valentín González Formoso, and the chief admiral of the Military Arsenal of Ferrol, Vicente Rubio Bolívar, signed the agreement which provides 80% of the total budget of 156,250 euros for the museum's activities.
The museum, which attracted 27,730 visitors in 2025, is considered unique in Spain and an attraction for learning about the history of naval construction and its impact on Ferrolterra. The Council supports its operation and the conservation of the historic 18th-century Ferrerías building.
The provincial collaboration also covers personnel costs for public attention, group organization, and guided tours in several languages. The museum offers free visits for educational centers and outreach workshops, including the children's club Cormonav. The Carlos III hall hosts temporary exhibitions, conferences, and book presentations.
The museum is housed in the Ferrerías building, a site of cultural interest where parts for the Arsenal's ships were manufactured. The tour through the facilities narrates the history of naval construction, from the remains of the frigate María Magdalena to current shipyards like Navantia, and the transformation of the city.
In addition to outreach activities, the agreement includes cleaning, insurance, and maintenance of the facilities, as well as the relocation of the model workshop and the conditioning of the maintenance workshop.
