Centro Interpretativo do Mundo Rural (Interpretation Centre for the Rural World), Arraiolos

Discover more about the Alentejo’s cultural identity by visiting the Interpretative Centre Mundo Rural, in Arraiolos, Portugal.

Centro Interpretativo do Mundo Rural, Arraiolos, Alentejo

Centro Interpretativo do Mundo Rural
© Câmara Municipal de Arraiolos

The Centro Interpretativo do Mundo Rural (Interpretation Centre for the Rural World) is located in the hamlet of Arraiolos, well-known for its carpets and rugs.

The purpose of this ethnographic museum is to promote the Alentejo’s cultural identity, as well as its heritage and rural environment.

This museum is adapted for people with reduced mobility and has a shop. Also, temporary exhibitions are shown in here as well as free guided tours in Portuguese by appointment.

More information:

Location:

Largo prof. Doutor José Caeiro da Matta, Vimiero / Arraiolos, Alentejo, Portugal.

Ticket Price:

Free admission.

Opening Hours:

Summer (from May to October):
Tuesdays from 15h00 to 19h00.
From Wednesdays to Sundays from 10h00 to 13h00 and from 15h00 to 19h00.
Winter (from November to April):
Tuesdays from 15h00 to 18h00.
From Wednesdays to Sundays from 10h00 to 13h00 and from 15h00 to 18h00.

Telephone:

(+351) 266 490 240

Mapa Interactivo:

Évora

What to see:

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Why "Portugal Travel"?

Portugal Travel is an organization of Portuguese agencies whose objectives are:

✓ To make Portugal, its culture and its heritage known.
✓ To promote sustainable tourism.

In collaboration with:

Escola Superior de Hotelaria e Turismo do Estoril

Turismo de Portugal