Museu de Lagos – Dr. José Formosinho
Main site of the Museu de Lagos, with archaeology, sacred art and ethnography of the Algarve, and the Igreja de Santo António, a jewel of Baroque gilded woodwork.
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About the museum
The Museu de Lagos was founded in 1930 by José Formosinho and grew through archaeological excavations and donations until it became a multidisciplinary museum. Its collections cover archaeology, sacred art, the history of Lagos, Algarve ethnography, painting, numismatics, mineralogy and overseas ethnography. The museum adopted the name Museu de Lagos in 2021.
The site includes the Igreja de Santo António, church of the Brotherhood of Saint Anthony of the soldiers of the Lagos Infantry Regiment, whose interior is one of the great works of Baroque gilded woodwork in Portugal. The museum is also spread across two buildings: one between the church and the wall of the Cerca Velha, with holdings dating from after 1460 and the special collections, and another in the former PSP police station, which houses the archaeological collection up to 1460.
The route is a journey through the history of Lagos and the Algarve. It includes a cabinet of curiosities with rare pieces, works by artists from the 1915 Congresso Regional Algarvio, palm-leaf, metal, basketry, pottery, embroidery and lace work, handicrafts from the 1940 Exposição Regional do Algarve, and a model of an imaginary village made by Pedro Reis.
Highlights
- Igreja de Santo António, with Baroque gilded woodwork
- Cabinet of curiosities with rare pieces
- Archaeology, sacred art and Algarve ethnography
- Model of an imaginary village by Pedro Reis
- Combined ticket with the Rota da Escravatura
Permanent exhibition
- Museu de Lagos – Dr. José Formosinho – A route through the history of Lagos and the Algarve with archaeology, sacred art, regional ethnography, the cabinet of curiosities and the Igreja de Santo António.
- Founded
- 1930
- Operated by
- Município de Lagos
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €1.50Young people aged 12 to 18, people aged 65 or over, holders of the Cartão Jovem, students and tourist groups with a certified guide-interpreter |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 12 · Free admission up to age 12. |
| Combined ticket Dr. José Formosinho + Rota da Escravatura | €5 |
Free admission: Free admission on 18 April, 18 May, 23 August, 27 October and during the European Heritage Days; also for residents of the municipality of Lagos.
Free admission also applies to people with a disability of 60% or more and one companion, former overseas servicemen, volunteer firefighters and unemployed residents of the European Union, on presentation of proof.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description
The museum has tactile flooring, raised-relief and Braille plans, tactile models of some pieces, original pieces to touch, an audio guide, audio description, easy-to-read texts and bilingual information (Portuguese and English) with sign language.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Audio guide | yes |
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| Photography | Video or photography equipment with flash or a tripod is not allowed without prior authorisation. |
| Good to know | Children under 12 are not admitted without an adult; animals are not admitted (except guide dogs), nor are bags or large objects. |
