Museu de Jazigos Minerais Portugueses

This museum, located at the Laboratório do Instituto Geológico e Mineiro (Laboratory of the Geology and Mining Institute), features one of the best and most complete national collections of the main Portuguese mines. A special note to the kaolin exploration of Senhora da Hora. It also shows archaeological findings that ilustrate the mining activities throughout the epochs in Portugal.

Contacts


Rua da Amieira - Apartado 1089
4465-021,São Mamede de Infesta

    Characteristics


  • Private parking
  • Museums
  • Auditorium, Documentation center, Library, Educational services, Guided tours, Bar/snack-bar

    opening hours


  • thursday: 14:30-17:30

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