Aljustrel Museum - Ervidel Rural Nucleus

Category: Civil Architecture > Museum

District: Beja > Aljustrel > Ervidel

Location and Context

- Located in the tranquil locality of Ervidel, in the municipality of Aljustrel, in the Alentejo region, Portugal.

- It stands out as the Rural Nucleus of Ervidel, also known as the Rural Museum of Ervidel.

What to Expect

- Main focus on the agricultural world, reflecting the region's primary economic activity.

- Divided into three nuclei, each offering a unique insight into rural life.

- Explore the nucleus dedicated to beekeeping, revealing the importance of this industry in the area.

- Learn about the wheat cycle, with exhibitions describing the tools and processes in bread production.

- Visit the recreation of a typical rural house of the region, with details of a kitchen and bedroom.

Collections and History

- The museum houses a significant collection of pieces, mainly collected by José Ramires Saraiva, a local.

- This collection is complemented by donations and contributions from the community.

- José Ramires Saraiva played a fundamental role in the museum's foundation, bringing together a valuable ethnographic collection.

- The museum was inaugurated in 2000, in an old olive oil mill.

Challenges and Renewal

- Unfortunately, the museum was closed for a period in 2013.

- In 2017, citizens expressed their desire for its reopening, highlighting the museum's cultural and tourist value.

- Although the space has been subject to criticism, the municipality has kept the Ervidel Rural Nucleus in operation, with tourism services.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Núcleo_Rural_de_Ervidel

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