Museu da Graciosa

On the island of Graciosa, the Museu da Graciosa gathers the history and traditions of one of the smallest and most peaceful islands of the Azores. Its rooms cover everyday life, farming, fishing and the whaling that once shaped the island’s economy.

The memory of an island

The museum is one of the regional museums of the Azores and is based in Santa Cruz da Graciosa. Its collections document the island’s communities, their crafts and their relationship with the sea, and it hosts temporary exhibitions, workshops and cultural events throughout the year.

What to see

• Ethnography and objects of daily life on the island.
• Collections linked to whaling and to the sea.
• History of Graciosa and its communities.
• A programme of exhibitions, workshops and events.

Visiting the museum

The museum is in Santa Cruz da Graciosa, on the island of Graciosa in the Azores. Opening hours are published on the official website, so check before your visit.

Visitor information: museu-graciosa.azores.gov.pt.

Image credit: Museu da Graciosa, Santa Cruz da Graciosa, by Rádio Graciosa, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.