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Café de Peter & Scrimshaw Museum, Faial Island
Don’t miss visiting the iconic Café de Peter and Scrimshaw museum while in Horta, Faial Island, Azores
Café de Peter & Scrimshaw Museum, Faial Island
© Carlos Duarte
Peter Café Sport is an iconic spot in Horta, capital of Faial island, Azores, Portugal.
This coffee house has been opened since 1918, and its interior is covered in flags and memorabilia left by the sailors who have come by Faial Island.
In the top floor, through a ship door, you can access the Scrimshaw Museum, with an interesting exhibition on bone carving art and engravings in sperm whale teeth.
Scrimshaw Museum
© Museu do Scrimshaw
The museum exhibits thousands of pieces, most made by Ms. Fátima, who learn the craft from his father.
More Information:
Location:
Rua José Azevedo "Peter", 9, Horta, Faial Island, Azores.
Ticket Price:
2€.
Opening Hours:
Monday through Saturday from 9:30 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 18:30.
Sunday from 9:00 to 13:00 and from 16:00 to 18:00.
Telephone:
(+351) 292 392 027.
Website:
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