Museu Carlos Machado

Founded in 1876, the museum is housed in the former convent of Santo André and features a Natural History section, begun in the 19th century, which includes specimens of Azorean flora and fauna. Here you can appreciate collections of painting, sculpture, sacred art, tiles and goldsmithing that make up the Art section, the regional ethnography section, and even a toy collection.

Contacts


Rua do Dr.Guilherme Poças, 65
9500-100,Ponta Delgada

    Characteristics


  • 2.00€
  • Easy external parking
  • Museums
  • Outdoor areas, Documentation center, Toilets, Guided tours, Shop, Educational services, Temporary exhibitions, Historical archive

    opening hours


    Summer

  • tuesday: 10:00-17:30
  • wednesday: 10:00-17:30
  • thursday: 10:00-17:30
  • friday: 10:00-17:30
  • saturday: 10:00-17:30
  • sunday: 10:00-17:30


  • Winter

  • tuesday: 09:30-17:00
  • wednesday: 09:30-17:00
  • thursday: 09:30-17:00
  • friday: 09:30-17:00
  • saturday: 09:30-17:00
  • sunday: 09:30-17:00

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Biblioteca Pública e Arquivo Regional de Ponta Delgada


The space includes several rooms devoted to reading and other for specific activities: exhibitions room, children's room and atelier, among others.

Casa Municipal da Cultura de Ponta Delgada


On this site there are several activities of cultural, social and recreational character.

Centro Cívico e de Animação Cultural de Relva


House established in 1980 with the aim of providing support to cultural activities in the region.

Centro Cultural de Santa Clara


Space where various activities of cultural and social aspects.

Teatro Micaelense / Centro Cultural e de Congressos


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