Vila to Bispo to open museum showcasing “unique” local history in 2023
Vila do Bispo Council is planning to open in 2023 a municipal museum called ‘O Celeiro da História (The Barn of History), which will showcase the borough’s “unique” local history.
Revamped Lagos museum to reopen after four years
Lagos’ nearly century-old municipal museum will reopen on October 26 after four years of renovation works, the local council has announced. The Museu Municipal Doutor José Formosinho, founded in 1932,
Lagoa unveils plans for Espaço Gamboa
A project set to honour the life and work of the late local artist ‘Mestre’ Manuel Gamboa was unveiled on May 24, the day he would turn 96 years old.
Wax Museum of Discoveries in Lagos seeks help to find new home
The Wax Museum of Discoveries in Lagos has announced on its Facebook page that it has closed after being “forced to leave” the buildings it was based in. “Unfortunately, the
Portimão, São Brás and Tavira museums reopen on Monday
Museums in Portimão, São Brás de Alportel and Tavira will reopen on Monday (April 18), International Museum Day, after closing in March due to the Covid-19 pandemic. “Little by little
Algarve takes first step towards creating virtual archaeology museum
The Algarve has taken its first step towards opening a virtual archaeology museum detailing the region’s most important archaeological finds. The announcement has come at a fitting time and was
Algarve museums offer virtual tours during lockdown
Museums in the Algarve are offering a series of virtual activities that anyone can enjoy without leaving their home. Says the Algarve’s museum network (RMA), the initiative is an answer
Work on ‘Salazar museum’ halts due to rotten roof beams
Work on creating a museum to Portugal’s long-running dictator António de Oliveira Salazar has been halted for the last two weeks due to the discovery of rotten roof beams. Explains
Art opening at São Brás de Alportel museum
An exhibition featuring the works of Portuguese artist João Martins Fonseca has its opening scheduled for Saturday (September 13) at São Brás de Alportel museum, starting at 7.30pm. Admission is
São Bras de Alportel museum to host night market
On June 14, the gardens of São Brás de Alportel’s museum will be hosting a ‘Summer Night Market’ between 7pm and midnight. Besides the usual handicrafts and regional products, the