Museu do Scrimshaw
In this space you can enjoy a remarkable collection of artifacts of Whale bones and teeth and carved sperm whale. "Scrimshaw" is the name of the technique of carving whale teeth, formerly of hobby sailors and whalers. It also includes an exhibition of books with dedications and recollections of the sailors who visited Peter Café Sport.
Contacts
Rua José Azevedo (Peter), 9
9900-027,Horta
- tel:292292327292292327
- email: [email protected]
- website: http://www.petercafesport.com/pcs/museu.php
- 1.00€
- Museums
- Shop, Bar/snack-bar, Restaurant, Guided tours
Characteristics
- monday: 09:00-12:00, 14:00-17:00
- tuesday: 09:00-12:00, 14:00-17:00
- wednesday: 09:00-12:00, 14:00-17:00
- thursday: 09:00-12:00, 14:00-17:00
- friday: 09:00-12:00, 14:00-17:00
- saturday: 09:00-12:00, 14:00-17:00
opening hours
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