Sines Museum/Vasco da Gama House

Category: Civil Architecture > Museum

District: Setúbal > Sines > Sines > Bairro 1º de Maio

Location

The Sines Museum, in its main core dedicated to Vasco da Gama, is located inside the imposing Sines Castle. Specifically, the area designated as Casa Vasco da Gama (Vasco da Gama House) is situated in the Keep, the most robust and visible element of the fortification. This positioning in the heart of Sines' historical area places the museum at a central point in the town, easily accessible and with views of the surrounding landscape.

A Legacy Linked to the Navigator

This location holds a special historical connection to Vasco da Gama, one of the most celebrated figures of the Portuguese Discoveries. According to some historical studies, this castle, and particularly the area where the museum is located, may have been the place of his birth and family residence in Sines. The space serves as a tribute and a point of evocation of the navigator's life and impact, marking the strong connection between the town of Sines and its history.

The Discoveries Experience in Multimedia

A visit to this core of the Sines Museum offers a contemporary approach to history. Instead of focusing on a traditional exhibition of objects, it uses a multimedia and interactive installation to tell the story of Vasco da Gama and his pioneering voyages. Through this technology, environments linked to his possible presence in the castle are recreated, narrating his biography and, above all, exploring the grandeur and challenges of his maritime expeditions. The exhibition details contact with diverse peoples and cultures, from the coast of Africa to the arrival in India, and the fundamental role these voyages played in connecting different parts of the globe and in shaping the world thereafter. The interactive nature allows visitors to delve deeper into the themes that most interest them, making the discovery more dynamic and engaging.

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