Santos Rocha Municipal Museum and its collection

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The Santos Rocha Municipal Museum, located in the coastal city of Figueira da Foz, Portugal, was inaugurated on May 6, 1894. The museum was initiated by the renowned archaeologist António dos Santos Rocha, whose collection, along with the one from the archaeological society he founded in 1898, formed the basis of the growing museum archive.

Facilities at the Santos Rocha Municipal Museum

The Santos Rocha Municipal Museum is not just a museum, but a cultural hub housing the city library, the city photo archive, a conference center, and the city auditorium that can accommodate 226 people. It also has various exhibition rooms showcasing a wide range of collections.

Permanent Exhibition at the Santos Rocha Municipal Museum

The Santos Rocha Municipal Museum's permanent exhibition showcases a variety of collections. These include archaeological finds from the region, ceramics, furniture, and folk art from overseas. The overseas collections are particularly interesting as they reflect Portugal's centuries-old trade relations with India, Africa, and the Far East.

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PTMuseu Municipal Santos Rocha
PTMuseu Municipal Dr. Santos Rocha
ENSantos Rocha Municipal Museum - Figueira da Foz

Santos Rocha Municipal Museum
Rua Calouste Gulbenkian 70

Visitor information Santos Rocha Municipal Museum

Opening hours

Winter (1 September to 30 June)
Tuesday to Friday: 09:30–12:30/ 14:00–17:00; Saturday 14:00–19:00
Closed: Sunday, Monday and holidays

Summer (1 July to 31 August)
Tuesday to Friday: 09:30–18:00; Weekends and holidays: 14:00–19:00
Closed: Monday

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Location & Map

Rua Calouste Gulbenkian 70, Figueira da Foz

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Exhibitions

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