Name of the place
Whaling Industry Museum
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Description of the place
The Museum of Whaling Craft is located in the building of the former whaling boat factory in which by-products were made from caught whales. This factory operated from 1946 to 1984 when whaling was one of the main activities of the Azores archipelago. Official international recognition as one of the best industrial museums of its kind. A collection of boilers, furnaces, machines and many other equipment used to convert whales into oil and flour.
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family-friendly
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suitable for groups
Regions
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portugal
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azores
Other information
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Phone Number292 642 096
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Website
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rating4.4
Open
Open hours today: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
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Monday
N/A
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Tuesday
10:00 am - 5:30 pm
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Wednesday
10:00 am - 5:30 pm
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Thursday
10:00 am - 5:30 pm
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Friday
10:00 am - 5:30 pm
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Saturday
10:00 am - 5:30 pm
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Sunday
10:00 am - 5:30 pm
April 12, 2026 11:20 am local time
Address
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Region :portugal, azores
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Detailed address9940-301 Almas, Portugal
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