CEHOPU organises exhibitions based on its own investigative research as an important means of dissemination.

It has dealt with many topics since its creation: its first period was dedicated mainly to Latin American-related topics, as can be seen from the first exhibition organised by the Centre – Ports and Fortifications in Latin America and the Philippines. More recently, it has carried out studies into great figures in the field of engineering and public works, such as Agustín de Betancourt and Eduardo Torroja, both important despite the years that separate them in history.

Other research refers to specific topics such as the history of ports, Spanish Ports throughout History, or town planning such us The Hispano-American City: a Dream of Order.