Centro do Mar / Observatório do Mar dos Açores
Installed in the former factory of the whale in Porto Pim, closed since 1974, this space works now as a Museum, exhibiting one of the main activities of this ancient parish-the transformation of the whale in oils and flours.
Contacts
Rua Comendador Fernando da Costa - Fábrica da Baleia de Porto Pim
9900-025,Horta
- tel:292292140292292140
- email: [email protected]
- website: http://www.oma.pt/
- Museums
Characteristics
- monday: 10:00-17:00
- tuesday: 10:00-17:00
- wednesday: 10:00-17:00
- thursday: 10:00-17:00
- friday: 10:00-17:00
opening hours
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