The Portuguese Museum


In the city ​​of Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay there is a small museum dedicated to the period of Portuguese colonization. It is also called the Portuguese Museum (Museo Portugues de Colonia del Sacramento).

What is the museum famous for?

It is located in an ancient building, erected by the Portuguese in 1720. This is one of the oldest buildings in the village. Its facade though looks gloomy, but at the same time its unusual architecture attracts the eyes of tourists. For external walls, unbaked brick and stone were used, and for internal walls, tiles and wood were used. The institution is managed by the Ministry of Culture and Education of the country.

There are 5 rooms in which the interior of the mid-18th century has been fully recreated. The Portuguese Museum houses countless ancient exhibits. They are furniture, household items, clothing, sculptures, ceramics, utensils and other household utensils of that period. On the walls in the institution hang paintings, and the floors are covered with carpets. Such a situation seems to return its visitors in colonial times and gives a complete picture of the history, customs and daily life of local residents.

Even in the Portuguese Museum there is a historical shield, which in former times was located on the main gate of the city and served as a symbol of colonial power. On the territory of the institution there is a hall where visitors can get acquainted with:

Excursion to the Portuguese Museum

Visit this institution can be in the group and accompanied by a guide who will tell about all the exhibits and relics in Spanish or English. All descriptions to the expositions are also made in these languages.

The price of the admission ticket is included in the city ticket, which allows you to visit at the same time 6 museums in the historical part of Colonia del Sacramento. The Portuguese Museum is open daily from 11:30 to 18:00. You can take photos on the territory of the institution (only without a flash).

How to get to the Portuguese Museum?

It is located in the center of the city, near the Burgermeister Square. It is most convenient to walk on the street Dr Luis Casanello, it takes about 10 minutes.

If, while in Colonia del Sacramento , you want to get acquainted with the history of the city and its inhabitants, the Portuguese Museum is the best place for this.