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.
Address
Avenida Luisa Todi 162Setúbal2900-451Phone
+351 265 239 365Link
https://maeds.amrs.pt/Attraction type
Setúbal travel guide »
Setubal and its surrounding area are awash with history dating back to before the Roman period, indeed it is said that the town was founded by a relative of Noah. Its relationship with the sea is also remarkably long-lived with a fish salting industry which started in the 1st century AD and a large, protected harbour - the third largest in the country - from where, in the era of the Discoveries,…
