History and museum organisation
The museum was created in 1977 as Casa Etnográfica and adopted its current name in 1991.
GRACIOSA
Graciosa Museum
A museum devoted to the memory, traditions and everyday life of Graciosa.
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Photo informationPhoto: Rádio Graciosa · CC BY-SA 3.0Source
Time needed1h30
AccessIn Santa Cruz da Graciosa
PLACE · LANDSCAPE · EXPERIENCE
Why go
Graciosa Museum is a useful starting point for understanding the island beyond its landscapes. Its permanent collection, “Ilha Graciosa: Memória e Identidade de um Povo”, presents everyday life, activities and traditions of the local population. A visit of around an hour can add context to a day around Santa Cruz, the windmills and the island’s maritime heritage.
A museum devoted to the memory, traditions and everyday life of Graciosa. The museum was created in 1977 as Casa Etnográfica and adopted its current name in 1991. It is also a useful indoor option when outdoor conditions are less appealing.
It includes several museum units, some of which are visitable. The main museum is in Santa Cruz da Graciosa.
ON SITE
What you will really discover
Fitting the visit into a day
A visit of around an hour can add context to a day around Santa Cruz, the windmills and the island’s maritime heritage.
Deciding with your day plan
Its permanent collection, “Ilha Graciosa: Memória e Identidade de um Povo”, presents everyday life, activities and traditions of the local population.
Memory and traditions of Graciosa
A museum devoted to the memory, traditions and everyday life of Graciosa.
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Choose how to visit: Graciosa Museum
Graciosa Museum is a useful starting point for understanding the island beyond its landscapes. Its permanent collection, “Ilha Graciosa: Memória e Identidade de um Povo”, presents everyday life, activities and traditions of the local population.
MARIA™
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Plan your trip with Maria™Graciosa Museum can be included in your trip with Maria™ while taking the overall pace of your stay into account.
MIGUEL™
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Decide on site with Miguel™Miguel™ can compare this place with the available conditions, the time you have and the other possibilities on the island.
WHEN CONDITIONS MATTER
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Miguel™ can compare this place with your available time, preferences and local conditions when you need to decide.