Museu Municipal Prof. Joaquim Vermelho
Municipal museum of Estremoz, housed in the Largo D. Dinis, with folk art, bonecos de Estremoz (Estremoz clay figurines), pottery, an Alentejo house and archaeology.
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About the museum
The Museu Municipal de Estremoz opened on 2 May 1880 as an annex of the public library. Since 1972 it has been housed in the Largo D. Dinis, in a building of the 13th and 14th centuries that had previously served as a school and a charitable hospice. In 2003 it was named after the teacher Joaquim Vermelho, and in 2010 it joined the Rede Portuguesa de Museus (Portuguese Museum Network).
The permanent exhibition is spread over two floors. It shows folk art in horn, cork and wood, with works by master craftsmen such as Mestre Rolo and José Vinagre, Estremoz figurines from the 18th century to the present day, and local pottery from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. There is a reconstructed Alentejo house from the 19th and 20th centuries, as well as sections on archaeology, sacred art, old painting and contemporary art, including a drawing collection.
The museum offers guided visits for the general public and free educational activities, such as making and painting an Estremoz figurine, potter's wheel workshops, a museum discovery game and a walking route around the Largo D. Dinis.
Highlights
- Estremoz figurines, from the 18th century to the present day
- Folk art in horn, cork and wood
- Local pottery from the late 19th and early 20th centuries
- Reconstructed Alentejo house
- Sections on archaeology, sacred art, painting and drawing
Permanent exhibition
- Exposição permanente – Folk art, Estremoz figurines, pottery, an Alentejo house and sections on archaeology, sacred art, old painting and contemporary art, across two floors.
- Founded
- 1880
- Operated by
- Câmara Municipal de Estremoz
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €1.50 |
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| Children & teens | freefree up to age 11 · Free admission for children under 12. |
| Visitors with disabilities | –Free admission for visitors with a multi-purpose medical certificate of disability. |
| Groups (10+ people) | –Groups: €12 per 10 visitors. |
Free admission: Free admission on Tuesdays and during temporary exhibitions, according to the municipal website.
Individual ticket: €1.50. Free admission also for members of the Associação Portuguesa de Museologia and of ICOM, and for study visits by teachers and pupils. Organisations with a protocol follow the terms of the agreement.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 11 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
Educational activities, such as painting an Estremoz figurine and the potter's wheel workshop, are free of charge.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & 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 | The museum offers guided visits for the general public and free educational activities: making and painting an Estremoz figurine, a potter's wheel workshop, a museum discovery game and a walking route around the Largo D. Dinis. |
