Hospital Miguel Bombarda, Mental health museum in Santo António, Portugal
The Miguel Bombarda Museum occupies a circular panoptic building from 1896, featuring rounded edges and an open courtyard within the former psychiatric hospital complex.
Established in 2004, the museum preserves medical equipment, furniture, and archives from Portugal's first psychiatric hospital, which began operations in 1848.
The museum houses Portugal's largest collection of patient artwork, containing 3,500 pieces that document mental health treatment evolution through creative expression.
Visitors can access the museum on Wednesdays between 11:30 and 13:00, and on Saturdays from 14:00 to 18:00, with guided tours available for groups.
The security pavilion's architecture represents one of the few remaining circular panoptic buildings in the world, designed to prevent injuries with its rounded corners.
Location: Santo António
Website: https://aparteoutsider.org/?page_id=74
Operator: Sem afetação
Opening Hours: Woensdag 11:30-13:00; Zaterdag 14:00-18:00
Website: https://aparteoutsider.org/?page_id=74
GPS coordinates: 38.72543,-9.14211
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:02
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