Núcleo Museológico de Alcaria dos Javazes
Small unit of the Museu de Mértola in a former village house, showing everyday objects from the collection of the private collector Orlando José.
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About the museum
The Núcleo Museológico de Alcaria dos Javazes, opened in 2012, is located in a village about 20 km south of Mértola. It results from a partnership between the Câmara Municipal, a private collector and the Junta de Freguesia do Espírito Santo (parish council).
Housed in a former village house, it links the objects to the people, their experiences and the territory. Everyday objects, now museum pieces, tell of times marked by simplicity and hardship. They belong to the collection of Orlando José, who over his lifetime kept testimonies of the past, presented here in temporary thematic exhibitions.
Highlights
- Former village house converted into a museum unit
- Collection of everyday objects belonging to Orlando José
- Partnership between the municipality, a collector and the parish council
- Founded
- 2012
- Operated by
- Município de Mértola (Museu de Mértola – Cláudio Torres)
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Admission to the units of the Museu de Mértola is currently free; the Torre de Menagem of the castle and the Islamic art units cost €2.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided tours cost €2 per person and require prior booking on weekdays, from 9:00 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 17:30, by telephone at +351 286 610 100 and +351 286 610 109. |
