Museu do Mar e da Terra da Carrapateira
Community museum in the village of Carrapateira, with the exhibition “O oceano, a nossa terra” (The Ocean, Our Land) on sea and land life on the Costa Vicentina.
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About the museum
The Museu do Mar e da Terra da Carrapateira was built from scratch in the village of Carrapateira, in the southernmost part of the Costa Vicentina, an area rich in remains from the Mesolithic to the Arab period. The village serves as a microcosm of the riverside habitats of the region.
The permanent exhibition “O oceano, a nossa terra” (The Ocean, Our Land) is based on a collection of objects gathered with the exceptional contribution of the local population, in line with the museum's motto: “para todos e por todos” (for everyone and by everyone). Heir to the new museology, it is a thematic and social museum of identity, open to human geography, ecology and local development.
The narrative is led by the whale “Jonas”, who gives voice to the story. The route covers, among other themes, the sea of Carrapateira, the stranded whale and whaling, the treasures of the sea, the formation of the village from its first Berber nucleus, the work of the land and the life of the sea, from coastal fishing to line fishing and the gathering of goose barnacles and seaweed.
Highlights
- “O oceano, a nossa terra” exhibition on the sea and land of Carrapateira
- Narrative told by the whale “Jonas”
- Community museum built with the participation of the population
- Traditional fishing, goose barnacle gathering and farming life on the Costa Vicentina
- Educational service with play-visits and creative workshops
Permanent exhibition
- O oceano, a nossa terra – Permanent exhibition on the sea and land of Carrapateira: whaling, marine life, the formation of the village, farm work and fishing, told by the whale “Jonas”.
- Operated by
- Município de Aljezur
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €2.70 |
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| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Free admission for under-18s. |
| Seniors | freeFree admission for over-65s. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freeFree admission for people with a legally certified disability of more than 60%. |
| Students & apprentices | freeFree admission for students of any level, on presentation of proof. |
Ticket of €2.70 for adults aged 18 to 65. Free admission also for teachers in active service and for museum professionals (ICOM, MINOM, APOM) with proper identification.
Accessibility
- 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
Access ramps for wheelchairs outside and inside, and an accessible toilet.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 17 |
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- Family tours & workshops
The education service offers the play-visit “A Viagem dos Sentidos” (The Journey of the Senses) for pre-school children (up to 20 children, about 50 to 60 minutes), and creative workshops for pre-school and basic education, by prior booking.
Getting there & parking
The museum is on Rua do Pescador, in the village of Carrapateira.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
Café and shop in the museum.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided visits are led by a museum facilitator and must be booked in advance. The education service offers play-visits for pre-school children and creative workshops (T-shirt printing and stone painting) for pre-school and basic education. |
