Museums & Attractions

Madeira: Quinta das Cruzes Museum reopens with new exhibits

Wednesday, 25 November 2009 18:56

Funchal's Quinta das Cruzes Museum reopened to the public after a year of refurbishment works. Completely redesigned, the Museum has improved disabled access, lighting, decoration and labeling of exhibits and now boasts a garden restaurant

Silves in the Algarve opens new cultural history museum

Saturday, 21 November 2009 20:50

The Museu do Traje e das Tradições, or the Museum of Costume and Traditions, has recently opened with exhibits highlighting Southern Portuguese culture from the 19th and 20th centuries. Located in a characteristically Algarve house at the entrance to the village of Silves, the museum focuses on the region’s traditional music, dance, hand-made crafts and clothing. As much a part of the museum as the displays themselves, the historic Museu do Traje e das Tradições house and three chimneys recently underwent a complete restoration by Silves Câmara architect Carla Alfarrobinha. http://www.silvesuncovered.com/

New salt museum in Figueira da Foz

Monday, 16 November 2009 09:52

A new museum, boat tours, and a two-mile trail are all part of this flavorful new experience. The salt museum is located in the seaside resort town of Figueira da Foz, at the mouth of the river Mondego and next to the salt pans of Corredor da Cobra. Visitors can gain new insight into one of the most precious substances in human history. Here you can learn of the history of salt, the evolution of the production of salt in Portugal, the salt pans of Figueira, and how salt is part of our global environment. Then hop on an historic salt boat to see the salt ponds, and learn how salt is produced for export. It is all part of a new salt trail in Portugal as well as the soon to be launched Atlantic Salt Trail with both Spain and France. Tel. +351 966344488

New art museum in Pombal

Monday, 16 November 2009 09:52

With its imposing castle and charming architecture, Pombal is an inviting city located in the Centro/Beiras region. Its new museum, located in the historic center of the town, has more than 2,000 pieces of traditional art on display. Praça Marquês de Pombal - Pombal - Tel. +351 236210555