Aljezur Municipal Museum

The Aljezur Municipal Museum is a cultural institution situated in the town of Aljezur, in the Faro District of Portugal. It is housed in the Old Aljezur City Hall, a building that carries its own historical significance. The museum's location offers visitors a chance to explore the town and its surrounding attractions.

Exhibitions at Aljezur Municipal Museum

The Aljezur Municipal Museum is divided into three main sections, each dedicated to a different aspect of the region's history. The archaeology section showcases a vast collection of artifacts representing human presence in the region for over ten thousand years. The ethnography section displays various items from daily life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, mainly related to fishing, livestock, and agriculture. The museum also features a space dedicated to Islamic history, with several pieces from the Islamic period collected from archaeological excavations in the county.

Architecture of Aljezur Municipal Museum

The Aljezur Municipal Museum is housed in a typical 19th-century building, adding to its historical charm. The two-story building features a two-water roof, and its main facade faces east. The facade is arranged in a single panel with two registers and a parapet, painted in white tones. The foundations, corners, friezes, and cornices of the building are painted in blue, adding a touch of color to the structure.