Ecomuseu do Zêzere
Museum nucleus in Belmonte, in the former Tulha dos Cabrais, dedicated to the history of the Zêzere river.
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About the museum
The Ecomuseu do Zêzere presents the history of the Zêzere river to visitors and is housed in the former Tulha dos Cabrais. The Cabrais family was historically the most important family in Belmonte and, as major landowners, they built this granary in front of their manor house, so the building became known forever as the Tulha dos Cabrais.
The building rests directly on an outcrop of granite and is a solid, sober construction of unknown date that has undergone some alterations. The most evident one resulted from the opening of the road in front of the entrance, which required the building of access ramps.
The ecomuseum is part of the network of municipal museums of Belmonte and has a combined ticket with the other spaces, such as the Museu dos Descobrimentos, the Museu Judaico and the Museu do Azeite.
Highlights
- History of the Zêzere river in a historic granary
- Former Tulha dos Cabrais, in front of the family manor house
- Combined ticket with the municipal museums of Belmonte
Permanent exhibition
- História do rio Zêzere – Exhibition in the former Tulha dos Cabrais on the history of the Zêzere river.
- Operated by
- Empresa Municipal de Promoção e Desenvolvimento Social do Concelho de Belmonte (Município de Belmonte)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €1.50 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €1Young people aged 6 to 18, pensioners and holders of the Cartão Jovem or students. |
| Children & teens | €1Young people aged 6 to 18; with the general ticket, children up to age 18 enter free of charge. |
| Seniors | €1Pensioners. |
| Students & apprentices | €0.50Holders of the Cartão Jovem and students. |
| Groups | –Guided visits to one or more museum spaces carry a surcharge of €40 per group (maximum 25 people). School visits booked in advance receive a 50% discount. |
Free admission for residents or natives of the municipality of Belmonte, with proof. Combined tickets with other municipal museums of Belmonte are available (from €8).
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- 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 access ramps to the entrance; detailed information on accessibility is not given.
Kids & families
With the general ticket, children up to age 18 enter free of charge.
Getting there & parking
The ecomuseum is on Rua Pedro Álvares Cabral, in Belmonte, next to the Museu dos Descobrimentos.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided visit with a €40 surcharge per group (maximum 25 people); school visits booked in advance receive a 50% discount. |
