Municipal Museum-Archive of Lagoa

Category: Civil Architecture > Museum

District: Faro > Lagoa > Lagoa > Lagoa e Carvoeiro

Location and History

- The Municipal Museum-Archive is housed in a building constructed in 1887, which previously served as the water reservoir for the town of Lagoa.

- Inaugurated in September 2002, the archive has a rich history and houses documents dating back to the 17th century.

Mission and Activities

- The museum-archive's mission is to preserve, value, and disseminate the historical heritage of Lagoa.

- In addition to maintaining and cataloging documents, the museum promotes cultural events that encourage research, conservation, and appreciation of local heritage.

Services for the Public

- Tourists can consult documents in the Reading Room.

- Staff are available to provide guidance on available archives and bibliography.

- You can request reproductions of documents in paper or digital format.

- In some situations, it is possible to request remote research.

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