Country
Portugal
City / Region
Arrentela, Seixal, Setúbal District, Portugal, Europe
Museum Characteristics
This naval center is part of a dispersed ecomuseum. It is located in the Mundet factory complex and focuses on the local connection to the Tagus estuary, including traditional shipbuilding, fishing, and river transport.
Collection Type
Collection of traditional Tagus river boats, shipbuilding tools and models, fishing artifacts, and photographs documenting the region's maritime heritage.
Collection Size
Not available
Main Exhibitions
Permanent Exhibition: Focuses on the traditional wooden boats of the Tagus estuary, such as the "varino" and "fragata".
Observations
The Naval Center is housed in a former cork factory, reflecting the industrial and maritime history of the Seixal area. The ecomuseum concept integrates heritage into the community's daily life.
Source(s)
SEIXAL. Câmara Municipal. Ecomuseu Municipal do Seixal - Núcleo Naval. Seixal. Disponível em: https://www.cm-seixal.pt/equipamento/ecomuseu-municipal-do-seixal-nucleo-naval. Acesso em: 29 maio 2025.