Museu da Emigração Açoriana
Museum in the former fish market of Ribeira Grande on Azorean emigration, with objects, photographs and videos donated by emigrants.
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About the museum
The Museu da Emigração Açoriana (Museum of Azorean Emigration) is housed in the former fish market of Ribeira Grande, a 19th-century building, and opened in 2005 on an initiative linked to the emigrant community. It is part of the network of units of the Museu Municipal da Ribeira Grande and is dedicated to the memory of the thousands of Azoreans who left for other countries.
The collection includes an extensive ethnographic collection donated by João Bosco Mota Amaral, as well as objects offered mainly by emigrants in America and Canada. Among the pieces are the flag and crown of the Espírito Santo (Holy Spirit), travelling trunks and a collection of photographs and videos.
The museum has a library and a small auditorium. Next to it is the Casa Lena Gal, which presents contemporary painting on the feminine and offers audio guides in English, French and German.
Highlights
- Flag and crown of the Espírito Santo (Holy Spirit)
- Emigrants' travelling trunks
- Photographs and videos on emigration
- Ethnographic collection of João Bosco Mota Amaral
- Housed in the former fish market
Permanent exhibition
- Emigração açoriana – Objects donated mainly by emigrants in America and Canada, including the flag and crown of the Espírito Santo, travelling trunks, photographs and videos.
- Founded
- 2005
- Operated by
- Município da Ribeira Grande
Admission & discounts
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
According to the Azores museum network, the museum has access for people with reduced mobility.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
The museum has parking.
Amenities & dining
The museum has a library and a small auditorium.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided visits are by prior booking. |
