Flores Museum

The Flores Museum, located in Santa Cruz das Flores, capital of Flores, is the main cultural and museum space on the island, bringing together collections that document the history, ethnography, fauna, flora and geology of this unique Atlantic territory, from the era of 16th-century settlement to the present day. The museum is an essential starting point for understanding the cultural and natural identity of Flores before exploring its natural treasures.

The permanent exhibitions include pieces of local handicraft, traditional fishing and agriculture instruments, endemic animal and plant species of the archipelago and historical documentation about island life over the centuries. The museum occupies a historic building in the centre of Santa Cruz that itself deserves architectural attention. Admission has a symbolic cost and opening hours are Monday to Saturday during morning and afternoon.

After visiting the museum, explore the historic centre of Santa Cruz and extend the day with a meal at Sereia Restaurant, completing an afternoon of cultural discovery on Flores.