Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Santarém > Santarém > Póvoa da Isenta
The Museu do Campo is located in the locality of Póvoa da Isenta, a point of interest situated in the municipality and district of Santarém. Set in a tranquil environment characteristic of the Ribatejo rural landscape, the museum offers a serene setting that complements its purpose. This position gives it an intrinsic connection to the environment it celebrates, benefiting from surroundings that resonate with its theme related to the rural world.
Dedicated to preserving and sharing the heritage and traditions linked to country life, the Museu do Campo offers an in-depth look at the daily life and activities that shaped the rural landscapes and communities of the region. Through its collections, it is possible to explore the knowledge and tools associated with agriculture, traditional crafts, and the ways of life that characterize the agrarian universe.
The Museu do Campo has its genesis in a private initiative, having been formally established as a cultural and recreational association in 2011. Its full name, Museu do Campo Fernando Peralta, honors the memory or legacy of a central figure in its creation or inspiration. Its constitution as an association reflects a commitment to knowledge sharing and cultural revitalization, recognized within the national museology framework. It thus serves as a vital space for understanding and valuing the Portuguese rural universe.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 39.2232526,-8.7547675
Coordinates DMS: 39°13'23.7"N 08°45'17.2"W