Museu do Concelho de Salvaterra de Magos

About the museum

The Museu do Concelho de Salvaterra de Magos (Municipal Museum of Salvaterra de Magos) was inaugurated on 8 September 2024, as part of the 11th edition of the municipality's Jornadas de Cultura (Culture Days). It is housed in the building of the Cais da Vala Real, also called the Celeiro da Vala Real (Vala Real Granary), a 17th-century building next to the former landing stage, which was a royal stopping place and a fishermen's harbour. The same building houses the town's tourist office.

The permanent exhibition route presents the evolution of the territory and its most important historical and heritage information, covering around seven centuries of the municipality's history. The themes include archaeology, human settlement, the River Tagus, agriculture, ethnography, the festa brava and crafts.

A dedicated space offers educational resources for children, who learn about local traditions, customs and habits in an interactive and creative way. The inauguration ceremony began at the Celeiro da Vala, with a video recreating the Paço Real de Salvaterra de Magos (Royal Palace of Salvaterra de Magos) and a musical performance by the Academia de Artes “O Batuque” (O Batuque Arts Academy).

Highlights

• Route covering around seven centuries of the municipality's history
• Sections on archaeology, the Tagus, agriculture and ethnography
• Themes of the festa brava and crafts
• Interactive educational space for children
• Housed in the Cais da Vala Real building

Permanent exhibition

• Percurso permanente do Museu do Concelho – Route on the evolution of the territory, covering archaeology, human settlement, the Tagus, agriculture, ethnography, the festa brava and crafts.

Founded

2024

Operated by

Município de Salvaterra de Magos

Admission & discounts

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Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The building has an entrance by ramp and by stairs, and an adapted toilet. Movement inside by wheelchair is partial, as the floors are connected by stairs.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Hands-on stations

A dedicated space offers interactive educational resources for children on local traditions, customs and habits.

Getting there & parking

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Amenities & dining

The building also houses the tourist office.

Events & venue rental

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