Museu das Trilobites — Attraction in Arouca

Typical small museum for occasional tourists, set in an attractive location.

5 Euro entrance fee straight into the pocket of the owner who provided no ticket or receipt.

I and the other eight customers were then shown to a room where we were given a video presentation in Portuguese (no subtitles) which I was not able to understand.

After this, it was established that there was an English subtitled version but because I had not asked for it he didn't play it.

The owner then presented the display to us but he spoke no English whatsoever, so again I could understand nothing. The texts above the display cases did offer an English translation, so at least I could read a small amount of information, but otherwise it was frustrating and boring.

The most annoying part, and the reason for this negative review, is the fact that despite the owner knowing that he had not given any service to me, he did not offer to refund my...

A fortunate geological event made it possible for a small village in Portugal - Arouca -, to have some of the biggest trilobite fossils known to man. You must Visit to learn the story of a family that transformed a working quarry into an open air museum. Manuel Valério Jr. carries the torch of his late father's vision and life's work in a brilliant and passionate manner. Will visit again soon to make a trail overseeing the quarry that culminates in an ancient Roman gold mine. Absolutely...

A private museum built and run by the family who owns the quarry where the biggest trilobites in the world have been found. They have championed the preservation of this heritage and paved the way for the recognition of the importance of the geological treasures of Arouca. Mother and son welcome you to the place and guide you through a small but amazing collection of fossils, very well presented in a clear, educational and scientifically accurate way. 5€ admittance fee, well...