Opened on 3 May 2009, the Vila do Bispo Interpretation Centre rehabilitated the old municipal market and abattoir building, an architectural complex originally built in the early 20^th century and traditionally known as the ‘Vila do Bispo Market’ and ‘Goose Barnacles Market’. In 2024, it became part of a wider museum structure centred on the Museum of Vila do Bispo - Barn of History.

Exploring themes such as Biodiversity, Geology, Palaeontology, Archaeology, History and Ethnology, the Vila do Bispo Interpretation Centre provides its visitors with a wide range of information about the region and its heritage assets and tourist attractions, as well as a vast annual programme of temporary exhibitions covering areas such as the classical arts, traditional arts and cultural, scientific and educational outreach. It also features a shop selling local products, literary publications and items of cultural interest.

Opening hours

10.00-13.00 | 13.30-16.30 | Monday-Friday

Closed - weekends and public holydays  

Contacts

Centro de Interpretação de Vila do Bispo

Antigo Mercado Municipal, Estrada Nacional 268, 8650-428 Vila do Bispo

museu.celeirodahistoria@cm-viladobispo.pt

+351 927 193 677 | +351 968 255 667 | +351 282 630 600

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