It is located on Rua de Serpa Pinto 6, City of Évora, Alentejo region, Center of Évora
In 1972, when António Tavares d''''Almeida (1948-2012), the main promoter of this space, inherited three damaged pocket watches from his grandparents, from then on this collector searched for watches all over the world with a view to restoring them and increasing his collection.
From 1995 onwards he opened his collection to the public, and since then close to 400 damaged watches have been donated to the Museum, which with the collaboration of its master watchmakers are recovered and shown to the public, and in December 2011 the collection expanded with the opening of the Évora Complex.
His son Eugénio, current director of the Museum, continues to spread the Museu do Relógio brand through partnerships, new exhibitions and the expansion of the Friends of the Museum.
Eugénio intends to increase the spirit of collecting through exhibitions and themed events in order to also enhance the Museum's collection and memory.
The Museum's collection contains more than 2,300 pieces, all mechanical and dated from 1630 to the present day, including pocket, wrist, room, among others.
One of the exhibition rooms is dedicated to the clock of national origin where thematic exhibitions are temporarily held.
Based at the Mosteirinho Convent in SERPA (100 km south of Évora), a Manueline construction from the 19th century. XVI, the Museum occupies ten rooms with the famous Alentejo brickwork in contrast to the white of the whitewashed walls and vaults.
The Museum also offers a small garden, a bar and a library with more than 600 themed books.
The Watch Museum offers all the services of its prestigious Master Watchmakers in the restoration or repair of any watch.
Its renowned Restoration Workshop works not only on pocket and wrist watches but also on room and wall clocks.
The Museum and its Masters are proud of the trust given by hundreds of demanding collectors from Portugal, Spain, France, Germany and the Netherlands in the restoration or recovery of their prized pieces.
In the Museum Store you can view various articles, different products, and collectibles, including the mechanical watches designed and produced annually by the Watch Museum.
Since 1999, the Watch Museum has been designing and producing mechanical watches under its brand in partnership with German and Russian manufacturers, and these are made with the highest quality control with the aim of satisfying the most demanding collectors and interested parties. From now on, several wrist and pocket models have emerged for the exclusivity of “Friends of the Museum” and their visitors.
From 1995 onwards he opened his collection to the public, and since then close to 400 damaged watches have been donated to the Museum, which with the collaboration of its master watchmakers are recovered and shown to the public, and in December 2011 the collection expanded with the opening of the Évora Complex.
His son Eugénio, current director of the Museum, continues to spread the Museu do Relógio brand through partnerships, new exhibitions and the expansion of the Friends of the Museum.
Eugénio intends to increase the spirit of collecting through exhibitions and themed events in order to also enhance the Museum's collection and memory.
The Museum's collection contains more than 2,300 pieces, all mechanical and dated from 1630 to the present day, including pocket, wrist, room, among others.
One of the exhibition rooms is dedicated to the clock of national origin where thematic exhibitions are temporarily held.
Based at the Mosteirinho Convent in SERPA (100 km south of Évora), a Manueline construction from the 19th century. XVI, the Museum occupies ten rooms with the famous Alentejo brickwork in contrast to the white of the whitewashed walls and vaults.
The Museum also offers a small garden, a bar and a library with more than 600 themed books.
The Watch Museum offers all the services of its prestigious Master Watchmakers in the restoration or repair of any watch.
Its renowned Restoration Workshop works not only on pocket and wrist watches but also on room and wall clocks.
The Museum and its Masters are proud of the trust given by hundreds of demanding collectors from Portugal, Spain, France, Germany and the Netherlands in the restoration or recovery of their prized pieces.
In the Museum Store you can view various articles, different products, and collectibles, including the mechanical watches designed and produced annually by the Watch Museum.
Since 1999, the Watch Museum has been designing and producing mechanical watches under its brand in partnership with German and Russian manufacturers, and these are made with the highest quality control with the aim of satisfying the most demanding collectors and interested parties. From now on, several wrist and pocket models have emerged for the exclusivity of “Friends of the Museum” and their visitors.
The Classification of the Évora Pole as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO
In Évora, the collection is in the Clock Museum – Évora Center, based in the noble Palácio Barrocal next to the famous Praça do Giraldo and considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
These are some of the reasons that make both spaces welcoming for a pleasant visit.
These are some of the reasons that make both spaces welcoming for a pleasant visit.
