Museu Francisco de Lacerda

On the island of São Jorge, the Museu Francisco de Lacerda takes its name from the composer and conductor born in Calheta in 1869. Its collections combine the memory of his musical career with the ethnography and history of the island, in one of the regional museums of the Azores.

A composer and his island

Francisco de Lacerda was a musician of international standing, working in Paris and Lisbon, and his legacy is preserved here alongside objects that document daily life on São Jorge: farming, fishing, crafts and the traditions of the island’s villages. The museum is part of the regional network of Azorean museums.

What to see

• The legacy of Francisco de Lacerda, with documents, scores and personal objects.
• Ethnography of São Jorge, from farming to fishing and crafts.
• History of the island and its communities.
• Temporary exhibitions and cultural events.

Visiting the museum

The museum is in Calheta, on the island of São Jorge in the Azores. Opening hours are published on the official website, so check before your visit.

Visitor information: culturacores.azores.gov.pt.

Image credit: Museu Francisco de Lacerda, Calheta, São Jorge, by Agomes18, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.