Museu de Arqueologia e Etnografia

Museu de Arqueologia e Etnografia
© Museu de Arqueologia e Etnografia
Museu de Arqueologia e Etnografia
© Museu de Arqueologia e Etnografia

Museum of Archaeology and Ethnography

A short wander north from the harbour, Setúbal's Museum of Archaeology and Ethnography (Museu de Arqueologia e Etnografia) is located on the busy Avenida Luisa Todi thoroughfare.

The museums archaeological displays are focussed around the Roman origins of the city 1500 years ago. Its impressive ethnographic collection instead helps to unravel the local customs and culture of the region, from farming to spinning and other handicrafts.

The museum is open Tuesday to Saturday (with a gap for lunch around midday). Admission is free.

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