The permanent exhibition at the Museu Marítim has two tactile models of the building with Braille and print labels, and a plan in relief.
Visitors can touch a tactile model of the architectural ensemble of Barcelona’s Medieval Shipyards and a second model of the Gothic ships. These resources can be used freely by any visitor. No special permission is needed.
The museum also has an audioguide in several languages although it isn’t audiodescribed.
Visitors are allowed to touch many of the museum exhibits (mainly the ships and tools).
The museum staff have been trained in interpreting the temporary and permanent displays for visually impaired visitors.
The adapted temporary exhibitions offer information in Braille and large print.
The Centre de Recursos Educatius del Mar is a resource centre that offers adapted educational activities and materials, such as small models and other tactile elements.

The museum has hand-held sign language guides featuring information in Catalan sign language (LSC) and Spanish sign language (LSE) for deaf people and the hearing impaired. The guide also has subtitles in Catalan and Spanish.

The Museu Marítim has no architectural barriers that impede access for people with mobility problems, despite the steep ramp leading to the entrance.
The museum has two wheelchairs that can be loaned to visitors that require them.
There are adapted toilets in the museum and the café-restaurant.
There is a stairlift platform for wheelchair users to access the life-size replica of the galley captained by John of Austria at the Battle of Lepanto.

The Museu Marítim holds scientific and educational workshops about learning impairment and other disabilities.