Atouguia da Baleia Interpretive Center

Atouguia da Baleia Interpretive Center

Located in the S. José Church and annex building, in the Village of Atouguia da Baleia, the Atouguia da Baleia Interpretive Center is a plural space, with a tripartite management, between the Municipality of Peniche, the Parish Council of Atouguia da Baleia and the Parish of São Leonardo.

Opened in March 2012, it is part of the Peniche Municipal Museum Network and aims to study, enhance and disseminate the county’s historical and cultural heritage.

It encompasses knowledge from several scientific areas ranging from geology and paleontology to archeology and history, including human geography and anthropology.

The Atouguia da Baleia Interpretive Center is also a Church

The São José Church underwent works of requalification and expansion to be implanted the CIAB, highlighting the conservation and restoration of the CIAB’s estate, with emphasis on the work on the Altar-Mor Altarpiece of the Church.

Events of various types, from exhibitions to concerts, from conferences to poetry sessions, you can take advantage of these occasions to learn more about local and national History and Heritage and confirm that they are a particular focus of attraction for visitors.

And since you are in Atouguia da Baleia, be sure to visit the castle ruins of this beautiful village and also the S.Leonardo Church, better known for the Osso da Baleia Church due to its curious legend!