FLORES

Museu das Flores

A museum in the former São Boaventura convent, dedicated to the history and heritage of Flores.

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Photo of Museu das Flores, Flores, Azores
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Time needed1h30
AccessIn Santa Cruz das Flores

PLACE · LANDSCAPE · EXPERIENCE

The history, identity and landscape of the place

Museu das Flores is housed in the former São Boaventura convent in Santa Cruz das Flores. It provides an indoor way to explore the island’s history through its collections and built heritage. The museum is particularly useful when weather limits outdoor plans.

Its convent setting adds an architectural dimension, while the collections place objects and practices within the history of Flores. It fits easily into a day in Santa Cruz, especially alongside the waterfront and other cultural sites.

Opening hours should be checked before travelling because schedules can change. A museum in the former São Boaventura convent, dedicated to the history and heritage of Flores.

ON SITE

What you will really discover

The former São Boaventura convent

Museu das Flores is housed in the former São Boaventura convent in Santa Cruz das Flores.

An indoor stop

It provides an indoor way to explore the island’s history through its collections and built heritage.

Fitting the visit into Santa Cruz

It fits easily into a day in Santa Cruz, especially alongside the waterfront and other cultural sites.

What the museum tells you

A museum in the former São Boaventura convent, dedicated to the history and heritage of Flores.

CHOOSE HOW TO VISIT

Choose how to visit: Museu das Flores

The museum is particularly useful when weather limits outdoor plans. Its convent setting adds an architectural dimension, while the collections place objects and practices within the history of Flores.

A museum in the former São Boaventura convent, dedicated to the history and heritage of Flores.

MARIA™

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Plan your trip with Maria™

Museu das Flores can be integrated into your trip with Maria™, 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 available conditions, the time you have and other options on the island.

WHEN CONDITIONS MATTER

When conditions matter

Museu das Flores is housed in the former São Boaventura convent in Santa Cruz das Flores. It provides an indoor way to explore the island’s history through its collections and built heritage.