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Fundão Archaeological Museum - José Alves Monteiro

Museum · Aldeias do Xisto · 509 m
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A multipurpose space dedicated to Hispanic archaeology.
Located in the former Taborda Falcão de Elvas Estate, the Fundão Archaeological Museum - José Alves Monteiro is a multipurpose space dedicated to Hispanic archaeology. Among the epigraphic, prehistoric and Castro culture exhibits, there are pieces of high scientific value.

To walk its corridors is to embark on a journey through this municipality’s history, in a unique opportunity to learn about its past.

In recent years, the Museum’s scientific work has been recognised with three awards by the Portuguese Association of Museology.

 

Opening hours

Tuesday to Friday: 9h00-12h30 | 14h00 - 17h30 Saturday and Sunday: 14h00-17h30 Closed: National and Municipal Holidays; 1 January; 1 May; Easter Sunday and 25 December

Price:

Standard Ticket: $1.50 Student ticket:1,00 Ticket + 65 years old: 1,00 Up to 12 years old - Free
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Update: May 25, 2020

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40.136318, -7.500253
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40°08'10.7"N 7°30'00.9"W
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29T 627765 4443965
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