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Walk… in the footsteps of the ancient Fuzileiros. Learn about the history of Portugal, the Navy and the Fuzileiros. Remember the values of the heroes of passed times.

Fuzileiros Museum

​​​​​The room where the Fuzileiros Museum is located was built during the kingdom of D. Afonso V, used for many years for the cooking of hardtack, wheat storage, and landing pier. In it you can learn about our history (since 1621), see the weaponry, heraldry, military artwork and countless others artifacts regarding the Fuzileiros.

The Fuzileiros Museum is chronologically organized, beginning from the XV century (Hardtack ovens), to the XVII (Terço da Armada Real), to the XVIII (Brigada Real de Marinha – Royal Navy Brigade), to the XIX (Expeditionary Battalions), to the XX (recreation of the Fuzileiros and the Overseas War) all the way to the XXI century (New Missions).

In 2019 the Fuzileiros Museum ran 140 visits, with a total of 12000 visitors of different age groups (5 to 80 years old).

The visit to the Fuzileiros Museum is reserved for groups, with previous scheduling, subject to the approval of the Command of the Fuzileiros School.

Museum Hours: 09:30 – 12:00 / 14:00 – 16:30

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What is there to visit, and how does it fit in with the history of Portugal?

​​You can visit the boiler room and location of the Kings Mill (Largest watermill south of the Tejo River). And you can also visit the Real Almoxarifado (Stock Room) of the Vale Zebro ovens (where the main food used during sea voyages was made, the biscoito – hardtack). The reconstruction of the building where the Fuzileiros Museum is located dates back to the XVII century in the aftermath of the 1755 earthquake, being a great example of Pombalina architecture.

​​Yes, the visit is always guided.

​​The visits can be in group or individually.

​The visits are usually done in Portuguese, but can also be done in English or Spanish.

​​A visit usually lasts from 60 to 90 minutes.

​This museum is mostly destined for ages 15 and older.

Escola de Fuzileiros

Escola de Fuzileiros, Vale de Zebro, Estrada Nacional 10-3, 2830-412 Coina

+351 210 927 288

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