Museu Casa do Arcano

nice to discover

A museum where they explain to you a bit more than usual! you have a video explaining the life of the nun who built the collection!! impressive collection of small figurines explaining the bible

Amazing workmanship

These tiny figures of bread dough and local materials are impressive. Unfortunately the display behind glass and without interior lighting hamped complete enjoying.

The bible explained in tiny figurines

This astonishing collection of biblical scenes is something I have never seen before. On the wall hangs a list of all the materials madre Margarida used. With simple things like wood, cotton, glass sh...

Not quite what we expected, but worth a short visit if you're there

First time we arrived, museum was closed. Second time, it was closed but a sign said "Opening at 13:30". We came back at 13:30 and only JUST as we had given up at 13:50, someone showed up (without t...

Fascinating exhibit

The museum is located in the home of the nun who created the tiny figures and Biblical scenes in the 19th century. While the exhibit is small, it is a marvel, and the story of her life, as depicted in...