Museu Judaico de Belmonte
Museum opened in 2005 on the Jewish community of Belmonte and its crypto-Judaism, with objects from the Middle Ages to the 20th century.
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About the museum
The Museu Judaico de Belmonte opened in 2005 and is presented as the first museum of its kind in Portugal. It is dedicated to the Jewish community of Belmonte, which for centuries kept its religion secret, resisting the edicts of expulsion of the Catholic Monarchs, the decree of expulsion or conversion issued by D. Manuel I and the action of the Portuguese Inquisition.
The museum project focuses on the crypto-Judaism of this community and on its traditions and daily life. The space was remodelled in August 2017 and has since undergone further renovation works.
The museum brings together objects from the Middle Ages to the 20th century that were used by Jews and New Christians in daily life or religious practice. It is part of the Rede de Museus de Belmonte and of the Rede de Judiarias de Portugal – Rotas de Sefarad.
Highlights
- First Portuguese museum dedicated to Jewish heritage
- Crypto-Judaism of the Belmonte community
- Objects used by Jews and New Christians, from the Middle Ages to the 20th century
- Space for lectures, debates and cultural events
- Part of the Rede de Judiarias de Portugal
Permanent exhibition
- Exposição permanente do Museu Judaico de Belmonte – Objects from the Middle Ages to the 20th century used by Jews and New Christians in daily life and religious practice, focusing on the crypto-Judaism of the Belmonte community.
- Founded
- 2005
- Operated by
- EMPDS Belmonte, EM – Município de Belmonte
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
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| Reduced | €3Young people aged 6 to 18, holders of the Cartão Jovem or students, and pensioners |
| Children & teens | €3Children and young people aged 6 to 18. |
| Seniors | €3Pensioners. |
| Students & apprentices | €3Holders of the Cartão Jovem and students. |
| Groups | –A guided visit to one or more museum spaces carries a surcharge of €40 per group (maximum 25 people). |
Admission is free for residents or natives of the municipality of Belmonte, on presentation of proof. With the general ticket, children up to 18 enter free. Pre-booked school visits receive a 50% discount. Combined tickets with other municipal museums of Belmonte are available (from €8).
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided visits carry a surcharge of €40 per group of no more than 25 people. |
