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Museums & Monuments

Museums & Monuments - 12 Listings

Faro Jewish Heritage Centre

Jewish Sephardi heritage site exhibiting relics from the two defunct Faro synagogues of the 19th and 20th century and a copy of Gacon's 1487 Pentateuch in Hebrew. Judaica, books, videos and souvenirs. Next to the hospital on Rue Leao Penedo, Faro.
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- Tel: 282 416 710

Lagos Museu Municipal

Ethnographic museum with exhibits including the town charter, a 17th century altar, priests vestments and Manuel Cabanas wood engravings. At Rua Gen. Alberto Carlos de Silveira, 8600 Lagos.
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- Tel: 282 762 301

Museu Arqueologico

Exhibits include an 12th century Arab well-cistern and other archeological artefacts. Open 10:00-18:00 Tuesday to Sunday. Situated at Rua das Portas de Loule 14, Silves.
- Tel: 282 444 832

Museu Etnografico do Trajo Algarvio

Costume museum with dolls, carriages and Algarve rural handicraft on display. Open Monday to Friday 10:00-13:00 and 14:00-17:00 and 14:00-17:00 on Saturday and Sunday. Guided tours available. At Rua Dr Jose Dias Sancho 61, 8150 Sao Bras de Alportel.
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- Tel: 289 840 100

Museu Munícipal de Arqueológia

Archeological artefacts from Silves. Open May to September 10:00-19:00 Tuesday to Sunday. Located at Rua da Portas de Loule, Silves.
- Tel: 282 444 832

Museu Municipal de Arqueologia

Archeological museum with sections covering Prehistoric, Roman, Visigoth, Islamic and Modern periods. Guided tours are available. Located at Praca da Republica 1, 8200 Albufeira.
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- Tel: 289 570 712

Museu Municipal de Faro

Museum of local history and archeology with both permanent and temporary exhibitions. 100 seat auditorium, conservation and restoration laboratory and document centre on site. Seasonal opening times apply. Located at Largo d. Afonso III 14, 8000-167 Faro
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- Tel: 289 897 400

Museu Municipal de Loule

Exhibits Loule's archeological past with artefacts from the Stone, Bronze and Roman ages. Open 09:00-17:30 Monday to Friday and 10:00-14:00 Saturday. Situated at Rua D. Paio Peres Correia nº 17, 8100-564 Loule.
- Tel: 289 400 642

Museu Municipal Doctor Jose Formosinho de Lagos

Items from Lagos' history are displayed including archeological artefacts, minerals, paintings, Algarve ehtnography and marine world. Open Tuesday to Friday 09:30-12:30 and 14:00-17:00. Situated at Rua Gen. Alberto Carlos de Silveira, Lagos.
- Tel: 282 762 301

Museum Maritimo Almirante Ramalgo Ortigao de Faro

Exhibits artefacts related to the Algarve's sardine fishing industry. Free access granted to schools, students, Cartao Jovem holders and children under the age of 17. Open 14:30-16:30 Monday to Friday. Located in Faro.
- Tel: 289 803 601

Polo Museologico dos Frutos Secos

Focuses on the methods of harvesting dried fruits including figs, carob and almond fruit. Open Monday to Friday 09:00-17:30 except Saturdays and holidays. Located at Rua Gil Vicente nº 14, 8100-697 Loulé.
- Tel: 289 400 642

Vilamoura Cerro da Vila Museu e Estacão de Arqueológica

Museum exhibiting artefacts from the Roman civilisation in Vilamoura. Open everyday. Seasonal opening times apply. Located at Av. Cerro da Vila, Quarteira.
- Tel: 289 312 153