Maritime Museum of Ílhavo

The Maritime Museum of Ílhavo is a museum in this coastal town dedicated to fishing history and seafaring traditions. Its collections include fishing equipment, boat models, tools, and objects that show the daily work and lives of Portuguese sailors and fishermen.

The museum was founded in 1937 when a group of local citizens decided to preserve the maritime history of their region. This founding was part of a broader effort to safeguard fishing heritage for future generations.

The museum reflects how fishing shaped daily life and identity for people in this coastal region across generations. Visitors can see this maritime connection expressed through the displayed objects and the way spaces are arranged.

The museum is located in town and operates on different schedules depending on the day and season. Visitors should check opening times beforehand since they vary throughout the year.

The museum houses Portugal's first codfish aquarium, where visitors can see different species of this fish that shaped the region's fishing traditions. This aquarium is something rarely found in other places.

Location: Ílhavo (São Salvador)

Inception: August 8, 1937

Phone: +(+351)234329990

Email: museuilhavo@cm-ilhavo.pt

Website: https://museumaritimo.cm-ilhavo.pt

GPS coordinates: 40.60433,-8.66609

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:25