Agromuseu Municipal D. Julinha
Living agricultural museum in the former Casa Agrícola Pereira Alves de Matos Carreira, in Ortigosa, with an educational kitchen garden, farm animals and free admission.
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About the museum
The Agromuseu Municipal D. Julinha is housed in the former Casa Agrícola Pereira Alves de Matos Carreira, in the parish of Ortigosa, one of the major farm estates of the region since the late 19th century and a landmark of local rural history. D. Maria Leonilde, known as Dona Julinha, donated part of the estate's property to the Leiria City Council.
The museum project began on 11 June 2002, with the restoration and adaptation of the farm buildings and annexes, in order to preserve them. The museum's mission is the preservation and promotion of rural heritage, through the conservation and interpretation of traces linked to wine-growing, cereals, olive oil, livestock and forestry.
Besides the educational kitchen garden, the museum keeps animals that were used in farm work, for food or for leisure, which makes it a living museum. Its programme goes beyond exhibitions and includes educational workshops, guided tours, intergenerational projects and partnerships with national and international institutions, with the aim of raising awareness of rural life, the environment and sustainable practices.
Highlights
- Former farm estate from the late 19th century
- Educational kitchen garden
- Animals once used for farm work, food or leisure
- Traces of wine-growing, cereals, olive oil, livestock and forestry
- Educational workshops and guided tours
- Free admission
Permanent exhibition
- Património rural da Casa Agrícola Pereira Alves de Matos Carreira – Farm buildings and traces of wine-growing, cereals, olive oil, livestock and forestry, with an educational kitchen garden and farm animals.
- Founded
- 2002
- Operated by
- Município de Leiria
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
The museum has an educational kitchen garden and farm animals, and organises educational workshops and intergenerational projects.
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Amenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
The “Casa da Eira” space is available for rental, under the conditions of the Leiria City Council.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The museum organises guided tours and educational workshops. Visits on Saturdays or Sundays are arranged with the museum. |
