S. Pedro da Palhaça Museum

Category: Civil Architecture > Museum

District: Aveiro > Oliveira do Bairro > Palhaça > São Pedro

Location:

The S. Pedro da Palhaça Museum is located in the town of Palhaça, which is part of the municipality of Oliveira do Bairro. It is situated on Rua de Vila Nova, in the São Pedro area. Its presence in the village has been linked, since its origin, to the preservation of heritage assets that bear witness to local history and culture.

Sacred Art Collection

One of the museum's central collections is dedicated to Sacred Art. This area reflects the initial intention of its foundation in 1981, which aimed to protect and preserve religious heritage from the Palhaça Main Church. It is possible to observe pieces such as paramentaria (liturgical vestments) dating from the 16th to 19th centuries, statuary from the 17th to 19th centuries, as well as paintings and various objects used in religious worship, covering a period that extends up to the 20th century.

Local Life and Traditions

In addition to the religious aspect, the museum dedicates space to Ethnography, offering a glimpse into the daily life, work, and traditions of the community. Visitors can see up close regional costumes from the 19th century, appreciate examples of lace and embroidery from the 19th and 20th centuries, and discover a variety of agricultural tools and objects related to traditional crafts of the region. The ethnographic collection also includes household utensils, illustrating life in local homes in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Archive and Documentary Collection

The S. Pedro da Palhaça Museum also plays a role in safeguarding historical memory through its Historical Archive and Library. The archive gathers a diverse set of materials, such as cartography, copies of ancient documents (some dating back to the 12th century), varied documentation up to the 20th century, donated family estates, and a considerable photographic collection. It also includes musical documentation and historical legislation. The library holds collections dedicated to the Discoveries, former colonies, and, with particular relevance, to the history and culture of the Bairrada region and the district of Aveiro.

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt