Sea Museum

Category: Civil Architecture > Museum

District: Porto > Vila do Conde > Vila do Conde > Bairro Piscatório

Location

The Maritime Museum is located in the Fishing Quarter, in Vila do Conde. Finding this space means being in an area of the town with strong historical ties to the people and activities of the sea.

The museum shares the building with a specialized library, whose collection focuses on maritime themes, complementing the atmosphere of discovery of naval and fishing heritage.

Exploring the Collection

When visiting the Maritime Museum, visitors are invited to discover a set of testimonies to Vila do Conde's strong connection to maritime life. Within the space, it is possible to observe reconstructions of different types of vessels, offering a glimpse of the boats that sailed these waters.

The collection also includes a variety of tools and instruments related to traditional fishing, illustrating the practices and ingenuity of fishermen from past generations. A particular highlight goes to elements related to cod fishing, an activity of great relevance in the history of Portugal and Vila do Conde.

Maritime Memory and Tradition

More than a collection of objects, the Maritime Museum presents itself as a space dedicated to the preservation of the memory and maritime traditions of Vila do Conde. It is here that an essential part of the local identity, intrinsically linked to the sea, is recorded.

Through the exhibitions, visitors can deepen their knowledge about the way of life of fishing communities, their experiences, and the evolution of practices related to navigation and fishing. The images and artifacts tell the story of generations who made the sea their livelihood and their horizon.

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