Tinsmithing Museum

Category: Civil Architecture > Museum

District: Santarém > Tomar > Tomar > Arrascada

Origins and Founder

, The museum was founded by Américo Marques, a skilled tinsmith from the region born in 1931.

, Américo Marques is known for being the first tinsmith to produce the famous pans used in making Fatias de Tomar, a local delicacy.

Unique Collection

, The museum houses a collection of over 100 pieces of traditional tinsmithing.

, The pieces include pans, coffee makers, watering cans, and much more.

Family Heritage

, Américo Marques passed his love of tinsmithing to his daughter, Otília, who now manages the museum.

, The collection is not limited to the family's personal collection; it also includes donations from individuals.

Endangered Art

, Traditional tinsmithing is an endangered art, and the museum plays an important role in preserving it.

, Otília is committed to continuing the tradition of artistic tinsmithing and keeping her father's legacy alive.

Notable Exhibits

, The museum exhibits a variety of objects, from the iconic Fatias de Tomar pans to crowns, doves of the Holy Spirit, crosses of Christ, and old kerosene stoves.

Visits

, The Tinsmithing Museum in Tomar is now included in the city's museum route and can be visited by appointment.

Sources: https://tomartv.pt/2021/06/video-ja-conhece-o-museu-da-latoaria/

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