Museu dos Baleeiros

The museum occupies three restored 19th-century boat houses near the harbor, displaying maritime artifacts and traditional whaling equipment from the Azores region.

Established in 1988, the museum preserves the memory of Azorean whaling practices that continued until 1987, when the last sperm whale was captured in Portuguese waters.

The collection includes scrimshaw art pieces created by local craftsmen who carved intricate designs on whale bones and teeth during long sea voyages.

Visitors can explore the museum from Tuesday to Sunday between 10:00 and 17:30, with guided tours available in multiple languages through prior arrangement.

The facility maintains an extensive library dedicated to whaling documentation and features a reconstructed workshop where traditional whale processing methods are demonstrated.

Opening Hours: Martes-Domingo 10:00-17:30

Email: museu.pico.info@azores.gov.pt

Website: http://museu-pico.azores.gov.pt

GPS coordinates: 38.39631,-28.25342

Latest update: March 6, 2025 09:42