Municipal Museum of Faro

Great museum to visit in Faro. The museum has many pieces of art. Modern paintings (modern art) but also paintings from 1500-1800. Unfortunatly some paintings are in bad conditions and require restoration. Most of the old paintings are religious art, there are many paintings with Maria and Jesus. There are also many stone structures with inscriptions from the Roman time. They also have a huge Roman mozaïek that is beautiful to visit. The museum itself is in an old monastery and is a lovely place to take some good pictures. When we visited on Sunday morning the entrance was free, that was a nice bonus. Overal, a great place to get an impression of all the art that has influenced Faro.

A pleasant space with quite a wide variety of exhibitions, including modern art to antiquities from the Romans It could have used a bit better documentation for context, locations of items found, etc

What a beautiful setting for this museum even on rainy visit. Lots of bits to look at and nice way to spend an hour or two if you like this sort of thing.

Peace and quiet in this museum I found it was very interesting history of Portugal 🇵🇹 in this museum you will find peaces of treasure from the ancient period

We were so glad we made the trip to the Municipal Museum of Faro. This is a terrific insight into the history of the region and the people who lived there in years gone by. Architecturally, it is perhaps, one of the most beautiful buildings in Faro and most of it can only be appreciated from within the confines of its walls. I have attached a selection of photographs to whet your appetite to make the visit but why would you not? It is in the heart of the city and could not be more interesting. The entrance fee is very modest and worth so much more. The art is just so inspiring and the buildings themselves, so peaceful .. one could spend an hour just drifting between the walls and the garden. The exhibitions are clearly labelled and there is something there for everyone - we noticed people of all ages enjoying this museum. Well done Faro!

Person at the desk was not very friendly after we asked to pay by card but that seems to be a thing in this region... Museum had some very interesting things to see and read from during the greek era, the romans and 17th century. We did hope to learn a bit more about some other very interesting parts of history in Faro for example the raid by the English duke, reconquiring by first king of Portugal or perhaps the interesting story by the people from the nearby village of Olhao that stood up against the French occupier and started the civilian rebellion and afterwards 17 couragious men without navigating skills sailed over the ocean to Brasil to tell the king of Portugal about the revolt. Very interesting pieces of history that I would have liked to learn more about.

16th century former convent /cork factory built on the site of the ancient Jewish quarter now a museum with Roman artifacts from the city's past along with a permanent collection of religiously themed paintings and a rotating exhibit of modern art. The building has been beautifully restored; the gargoyles decorating the columns of the interior courtyard are especially delightful.

The Museu Municipal de Faro, nestled within the historic Convento de Nossa Senhora da Assunção, offers a captivating journey through the Algarve's rich history. Established in 1894 as the Museu Arqueológico e Lapidar Infante D. Henrique, it now boasts a diverse collection of approximately 12,500 artifacts spanning various periods and cultures . Highlights of the Museum Roman Heritage: The museum's Roman collection features significant artifacts, including a notable mosaic depicting the god Oceanus, dating back to the late 2nd or early 3rd century. This piece underscores the historical importance of Ossonoba (ancient Faro) as a bustling Roman settlement . Islamic Influence: Artifacts from the 10th to 13th centuries showcase the Islamic period of Faro, offering insights into daily life during that era. Artistic Collections: The museum houses an impressive array of paintings from the 16th to 19th centuries, reflecting the artistic evolution of the region. Additionally, works by Carlos Porfírio capture the enchanting legends of the Algarve, blending folklore with visual art.