Category: Culture and Entertainment > Museum
District: Santarém > Alcanena > Peral > Alcanena e Vila Moreira
The Tannery Museum is located in the town of Peral, an area integrated into the Alcanena and Vila Moreira zone, in the municipality of Alcanena. This location positions the museum in a territory with a long connection to the activity of leather processing, a central element in the region's identity.
Dedicated to one of the oldest activities in our country, the Tannery Museum in Alcanena is a space designed to preserve and disseminate the vast heritage of the tanning industry. The museum houses artifacts and testimonies that date back to a history of over forty-five thousand years of human presence in the territory and the evolution of the "know-how" associated with leather, a legacy that shaped local culture.
Inside the museum, it is possible to understand the complex processes involved in leather transformation. The exhibition covers both pre-industrial techniques, such as salting and de-hairing, which allowed hides to be shaped before the era of mass industrialization, as well as the evolution to more modern methods. Machines and objects once used provide a clear overview of the stages and challenges of this craft.
The Tannery Museum offers a human perspective on the industry, valuing the stories and memories of those who dedicated their lives to this work. The conditions and experiences of the workers are revealed, showcasing the effort and resilience that characterized daily life in the tanneries. It is a space that celebrates the identity of a community and the spirit of a people who, through their work with leather, left a lasting mark on local and national history.
Coordinates DD: 39.4578276,-8.6633058
Coordinates DMS: 39°27'28.2"N 08°39'47.9"W
Weather Peral
On-duty Pharmacy Peral
