Museu da Emigração Açoreana — Attraction in Ribeira Grande

Nice little museum in a former public market building. It deals with the Azorean diaspora both through time and then with sections on the communities of immigrants in different parts of the world. Included were discussions about the poverty and lack of opportunity in the past for some people, as well as things like avoiding military conscription during Portugal's colonial wars in the 60s and 70s. After 45 minutes or so we went to the food places in the market building next door and had lunch (there are eight or ten places from...

If you have Azorean ancestors who emigrated to America, Brazil, Canada or Hawaii, this museum is worth a visit. The photos and storyboards describe the emotions people experienced as they left the beautiful islands they called home. We parked on the street directly in front of the museum. We failed to notice the pay parking machine at the end of the block, and there were no signs. I think the museum should post a sign at the door “did you pay your parking?”. Perhaps the museum volunteer could mention it when we pay...

A wonderful experience, very educational and moving. We learned why my husband’s grandfather had to leave Sao Miguel at the age of 15 due to the level of poverty. The museum is beautifully laid out, and the lady who greeted us was very informative...