MAH - Angra do Heroismo Museum — Attraction in Angra do Heroísmo

This was a very interesting Museum. The path which you take through it is pretty much set but you could take as much time as you want. The price is very reasonable. It does a good job of sharing the history of the islands in particular this one. We did not notice a way to find an English translation and so relied on Google Translate for anything of particular interest. In the long run it was difficult not speaking Portuguese. I believe they may actually offer an English-speaking guide, but we did not hear that until after we had been through the museum and back onto the streets. Certainly there are more beautiful things to see, but if history is an interest this should be on your...

With such a rich Maritime/Military history on this island, this lovely museum is a great representation of just that. Weapons of wars past... anyway, It's a short stroll, but uphill, from the City Center, it's uncrowded, and the entry price is very reasonable. We walked in longing for historical information, and we walked out satisfied and craving more. It added such value to our trip here on the island. If the weather turns foul on any of your days here...what a great idea to escape the rain! Museums and...

This is a well put together museum that merits a good hour or more of tour time - for 2 euros ( come ON 2 Euros? Raise that!) you get an in depth exploration of Terceiran and Azorean history and culture, presented across a stunning building in its own right. English and Portuguese displays, interactive sections, a wealth of photo history. There’s real pride of place here and this museum sums up so much of why theAzores and Angra are so important to Portuguese history. Recommended when in Angra...