In this museum the story of Ovar and its people is told. Old regional costumes and delicate embroidery, objects related to ancient customs and professions, examples of architecture and interiors of popular houses make up part of the exhibition. Also noteworthy are the hundreds of dolls from many countries and the collection of contemporary paintings and ceramics.

Place with several services for the community. It has information about the municipality, loans, photocopies, reading room, audiovisual section, story room, among others. It also has automated catalogs to make searching faster and more efficient.

Museum with images used in processions, with emphasis on Our Lady of Conception (18th century), cult implements, vestments, paintings, porcelain and religious curiosities, reflecting the life of the Third Order of Saint Francis.

The museum portrays the visit, in 1863, of the writer Júlio Dinis through Ovar. It was in Ovar that Júlio Dinis wrote a substantial part of the book "As Pupilas do Senhor Reitor" and drafted what became the novel "A Morgadinha dos Canaviais". It is the reconstruction of the interior of a traditional farmhouse.

In the old school with the same name, one may get acquainted with the objects and the atmosphere of the old days primary school.

Located in a 17th century house, classed as a parish interest construction, one may get acquainted with the parish's rural life of the old days through photographs, clothes and utensils.