Obidos Municipal Museum

Obidos Municipal Museum

Integrated in the Route of the Silver Coast Museums, the Obidos Municipal Museum is also home to the Óbidos Network of Museums and Galleries.

This museum was founded by the President of the Republic at the time – Mr. Almirante Américo Tomás and other figures from the old regime were present since the date of 15 June 1970.

The Obidos Municipal Museum has a collection of important works, including the artists André Reinoso and Josefa d´Óbidos in a painting collection from the 16th and 17th centuries respectively.

André Reinoso was the first Portuguese Baroque painter and his activity was felt between the years 1610 and 1641.

On the other hand, in addition to painting, Josefa d´Óbidos also dedicated herself to printing, engraving, clay modeling, design of costumes, fabrics, various accessories and floral arrangements.