I am very demanding with my reviews, and I don't give five stars away for little. I have visited some of the top natural history museums on earth, and I have to say this about Lourinhã Museum : it is a modest and tiny museum, but the information displayed is very accurate and complete, and one can tell those in charge pride themselves in keeping it as complete as possible, and updated with the pace of research. Given the available space for the exhibit, the curators have done a fine job of taking you on a temporal journey through the vast history of the local and global region, from some of the first local vertebrate fossils to the old ways of living in rural countryside of Portugal . I only wish I had visited sooner. If you are a science buff, yes, it is well-worth the journey from the capital to this small city to support their efforst to divulge the scientific endeavor. Well done!

Excellent museum with lots of human history from Lourinha as well as the archaeology and paleontology of this beautiful area!

Very good, I liked it

Very interesting and child-friendly design. Even as an adult you still learn something new. Definitely worth a visit.

(Translated by Google) The Lourinhã Museum, is located right in the center of Vila de Lourinhã since its foundation in 1984 by GEAL, Group of Ethnology and Archeology of Lourinhã, a non-governmental and non-profit association. Its collection from donations from the population and field work is composed of four sections, Archeology, Sacred Art, Ethnography and Paleontology, spread over two floors and an adjoining building. This Museum has the largest collection of dinosaur fossils from the upper Jurassic of the Iberian peninsula and one of the most important in the world, in what was once considered the best small museum in the world for the funding it receives. Among these 150 million-year-old fossils are several traces of carnivorous dinosaurs such as Lourinhanosauros Antunesi, gigantic herbivores such as Dinheirosauros Lourinhanensis or various carnivorous dinosaur fossil eggs containing the oldest dinosaur embryos from around the world and the second largest known nest with over a hundred eggs (Original) O museu da Lourinhã, está situado bem no centro da Vila de Lourinhã desde a sua fundação bem 1984 pelo GEAL, Grupo de Etnologia e Arqueologia da Lourinhã, associação não governamental e sem fins lucrativos. O seu espólio oriundo de dádivas da população e de trabalhos de campo é composto por quatro secções, Arqueologia, Arte Sacra, Etnografia e Paleontologia, distribuídas por dois pisos e um edifício contíguo. Este Museu possui a maior colecção de fósseis de dinossauros do jurássico superior da península ibérica e uma das mais importantes a nível mundial, naquele que já foi considerado o melhor pequeno museu do mundo para o financiamento que recebe. Entre estes fósseis com 150 milhões de anos encontram-se vários vestígios de dinossauros carnívoros como o Lourinhanosauros Antunesi, dos gigantescos herbívoros como o Dinheirosauros Lourinhanensis ou dos vários ovos fósseis de dinossauro carnívoro contendo os mais antigos embriões de dinossauro de todo o mundo e o segundo maior ninho conhecido com mais de cem ovos

Beautiful as the lovely town itself

(Translated by Google) I never visited the interior. (Original) Nunca visitei o interior.

Just the Best !!! A dinossour heaven ! Thank you for the experience, keep going !

(Translated by Google) Very didactic! (Original) Muito didático!

(Translated by Google) It is really worth going to Lourinhã to see the museum, it is a magnificent museum. It has many dinosaur fossils, bones. But there are also traditional things from Lourinhã. A day well spent, even coming from far away is worth it. (Original) Vale mesmo a pena ir á Lourinhã ver o museu , é magnífico museu . Tem muitos fosseis de dinossauro , ossos. Mas tambem tem coisas tradicionais da Lourinhã . Um dia bem passado , mesmo vindo de longe vale a pena .

Fantastic place where Dinosaurs lived with bones found at the site

The museum is interesting and informative. Through a good tour we learned a lot about the exhibits.

Great natural history museum that highlights both the Jurassic time period that the area is known for, as well as traditional Portuguese life and people. The museum is well organized and information is given in Portuguese and English. The interactive exhibits were lots of fun as well! We spent about 2 hours there with our youngest two children, but will definitely go back with our oldest two as well.

This museum is an absolute delight and a must-visit local attraction. It offers an enriching and immersive experience that captivates visitors from start to finish. The exhibits are thoughtfully curated, showcasing the rich history and culture of the region in a captivating manner. The museum staff is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate, going above and beyond to provide engaging insights and answer any questions. The interactive displays and multimedia installations add an extra layer of excitement, making the visit both educational and entertaining. From the stunning artwork to the captivating artifacts, this museum truly captures the essence of the local heritage and is a shining gem in the community.

Don't overlook this museum now that most of the paleontological exhibits are displayed in the museum attached to DinoParque! This town museum still has a lot to offer. There's a carefully curated display of ethnology and traditional trades of the area, with a lovely little recreation of a traditional village house that you can walk through. A small collection of archaeological artefacts puts the longer past into perspective, but the highlights are still the fossil remains and the very informative displays on the palaeontology of Portugal, and this fossil-rich area in particular. While many of the larger mounted skeletons and exciting fossils are now on display in the recently opened museum as part of the DinoParque, there is still lots here to hold your interest: particularly a preserved nest containing Jurassic-era dinosaur eggs (see more in the other museum!) and some beautiful dinosaur footcasts and prints. If you are really interested and they're not too busy, you might even be invited to have a quick look in the attached lab where palaeontologists are cleaning and treating fossils excavated in the region. New this year is the beautifully planted 'Jurassic garden' in the courtyard with tree ferns, cycads, horsetails and ginko trees! We've been coming to this small but wonderful museum for about 7 years now, as my son is very enthused about palaeontology and is looking forward to volunteering here when he's old enough. We always feel happy after our annual visit! Thank you for welcoming us again.

This is a real Museum, one that will teach and inform about a unique topic. This lovely little Museum is accomplishing that precisely! We had a terrific time there

Small, local museum. Very well kept and organized. Nice example of trades and uses of not that many years ago. Definitely worth the time.

(Translated by Google) Simple museum with a brief history about the evolution and presence of dinosaurs in Portugal. Well equipped ethnographic museum! (Original) Museu simples com uma breve história sobre a evolução e presença dos dinossauros em Portugal. Museu etnográfico bem apetrechado!

(Translated by Google) It will still be "The Smallest Museum (of Archeology) in the World, but the WORLD'S MOST IMPORTANT" cf Prof Taquet from the University of Paris (if I quoted it well, but the point was, this is it!), When (your confirmation ) discovery of the largest and oldest herbivorous (then also contained carnivorous) dinosaur egg nest with embryos in the world. Much more could I report than I saw and, or was revealed to me in the first person, of the discoveries of Horacio Mateus, his wife Isabel, and also of his children, Simon, Octavius ​​and Martha, which is materialized in Lourinhã (now the Capital of the Dinosaurs) 3 km from Praia da Areia Bianca Beach, and at DinoParque, this one in Abelheira - Lourinhã -, (almost equidistant about 20 km from Torres Vedras, Peniche and Bombarral both of his own and idea. (Original) Será ainda "O mais pequeno museu (de Arqueologia) do Mundo, mas o MAIS IMPORTANTE DO MUNDO" cf Prof Taquet da Universidade de Paris (se o citei bem, mas o sentido era, é mesmo este!), aquando da (sua confirmação) descoberta do maior e mais antigo ninho de ovos de dinossauro herbívoro (depois, continha também de carnívoro) com embriões, do Mundo. Muitíssimo mais poderia relatar do que vi e, ou me foi revelado na 1a pessoa, das descobertas do Horácio Mateus, da sua esposa Isabel, e também dos seus filhos, Simão, Octávio e Marta, que está materialisado na Lourinhã (agora a Capital dos Dinossauros)a 3 Km da Praia da Areia Bianca, e no DinoParque, este na Abelheira - Lourinhã -, (quase equidistante em cerca de 20 Km de Torres Vedras, Peniche e Bombarral ambos da sua autoria e ideia.

(Translated by Google) Expected more, maybe some interaction with people during the ride. Kids love the end where they can play (Original) Esperava mais, talvez alguma interação com as pessoas no decorrer do passeio. Os miúdos adoram o final onde podem fazer brincadeiras

(Translated by Google) Very complete. (Original) Muito completo.

(Translated by Google) Very organized. It should have some more dynamic experiences: movies, special effects, etc. I could even raise prices and attract more people !!! (Original) Bastante organizado. Devia ter algumas experiências mais dinamicas: filmes, efeitos especiais, etc. Até dava para aumentar preços e atrair mais gentes!!!

(Translated by Google) Great museum me and my family have to love (Original) Super musée moi et ma famille ont à adorer

greatest dinosaur fossil collections in the world. Low price.

Loved this museum… I will bring visitors! It’s well worth it!

(Translated by Google) I loved the visit !! I already knew but with less skeletons !! It is magnificent (Original) Adorei a visita !! Já conhecia mas com menos esqueletos !! Está magnífico

(Translated by Google) Loved it (Original) Amei

(Translated by Google) ❤️👌❤️❤️👌 (Original) ❤️👌❤️❤️👌

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Nice dinosaurs museum at a reasonable price. Children really enjoyed it. Parking not easy but we visited over the summer, so during pick time. No staff around so it's a bit hard if you need info... Overall a great place to visit!

Although the dinosaur exhibition has moved to a different part (45 minutes north) visiting this museum is still worth it. It has been turned I to more of an historical exhibition of how people used to live in the town of Lourinha. Really nice!

Cute little museum, not only dinosaurs but also exhibitions on archeology in the region and old professions. Worthwhile a visit for an hour or so.

Best dinosaur park in Portugal! Excellent models, very informative tours, incredibly helpful scientists!

Really interesting museum and we'll worth a visit.

We had a lovely guided visit and learned a lot. I would love to come back!

This place is like the Tardis; it is bigger on the inside. You also get started with one of the Museum staff. It is very informational and easy to follow. If you are in the area and like history and dinosaurs, you owe it to yourself to visit.

Lovely. Interesting. A nice way to spend a few hours.

Informative and fun, with dinosaur and early men artifacts. I bought a nice mug, that was later stolen in Edinburgh, but that is another story.

It is such a nice Museum. Nice people are working here and are so friendly.

(Translated by Google) Very pleasant. (Original) Muito agradável.

(Translated by Google) It was good, 1/3 to 1/4 referring to dinosaurs, its main focus being objects and professions of yore (Original) Foi bom, 1/3 a 1/4 referente a dinossauros sendo a sua maior vertente objectos e profissões de outrora

(Translated by Google) Attentive, organized staff (Original) Funcionários atenciosos, organizados

(Translated by Google) Beautiful, minimalist museum (Original) Bonito museu, minimalista

(Translated by Google) The Lourinhã Museum, created in 1984, is the result of the selfless work of a group of enthusiasts and covers three thematic areas: Ethnography, Archeology and Paleontology. In the center of the village of Lourinhã, with a space dedicated to Natural History, varied exhibitions, a laboratory and a Multipurpose Room for various activities aimed at the youngest. With prices from 4.00 to 7.00 Euros it is open from 10 am to 1 pm 14:30 to 18:00. It is small, but really beautiful, informative, well organized, very interesting! A must for both adults and children! (Original) O Museu da Lourinhã, criado em 1984, é fruto do trabalho abnegado de um grupo de entusiastas e abrange três áreas temáticas: Etnografia, Arqueologia e Paleontologia. No centro da vila da Lourinhã, com um espaço dedicado à História Natural, exposiçoes variadas, um laboratório e uma Sala Multiusos para diversas atividades destinadas aos mais jovens. Com precos de 4,00 a 7,00 Euros está aberto das 10:00 às 13:00 14:30 às 18:00. É pequeno, mas realmente muito bonito, informativo, bem organizado, muito interessante! Imperdível, tanto para adultos como para criancas!

(Translated by Google) Very interesting! It has a display of old utensils from the professions very educational (Original) Muito interessante! Tem uma mostra de utensílios antigos das profissões muito educativa

(Translated by Google) Thank you very much for all the information (Original) Muito obrigado por toda a informação

(Translated by Google) I did not like anything (Original) Não gostei nada

(Translated by Google) Fantastic city ... clean .... well organized and good dynamics! Congratulations to all of you!!! (Original) Cidade fantastica... limpa.... bem organizada e boa dinâmica! Parabens a todos!!!

(Translated by Google) Very good. I strongly recommend (Original) Muito bom. Recomendo vivamente

Needs some improvements to be a reference.

Very interesting little museum. Worth the visit.

Ok

Kids loved it.

Amazing place to go , staff was pretty nice

Low key and small museum with a surprisingly interesting collection of local fossils...

Small museum with good attractiion such as local dinosaurs, archelogy and history. Affordable prices. Children attractiions.

(Translated by Google) Very good (Original) Muito bom

(Translated by Google) Very cute! (Original) Muito giro!Visitem!!

(Translated by Google) Great artifacts (Original) Otimos artefactos

🚘🌟😘😘😘

(Translated by Google) Excellent museum with lots of information about dinosaurs. It's worth visiting! (Original) Excelente museu com muita informação sobre dinossauros. Vale a pena visitar!

(Translated by Google) Very good.Spectacular! Congratulations. (Original) Muito bom.espetacular! Parabéns.

(Translated by Google) Museum interesting. Much of what there is is only proven to be of Lourinhã! I recommend! (Original) Museu interessante. Boa parte do que lá se encontra é exclusivamente comprovado ser da Lourinhã! Recomendo!

(Translated by Google) Excellent, worth visiting (Original) Excelente, merece ser visitado

(Translated by Google) I didn't have the opportunity to visit the Lourinhã museum, but I saw several specimens of dinosaurs in the streets, which makes Lourinhã stand out for the dinosaur capital, I found it very beautiful. (Original) Não tive oportunidade de visitar o museu da Lourinhã, mas vi vários exemplares de dinossauros pelas ruas o que faz com que a Lourinhã se destaque pela capital do dinossauro, achei bastante bonita.

(Translated by Google) Small, little interest (Original) Pequeno, pouco interesse

(Translated by Google) Affordable price but with little to see or understand. Many of the bones or fossils are replicas. The ethnographic part is very interesting and nostalgic. (Original) Preço acessível mas com pouco para se ver ou perceber. Muitas das ossadas ou fósseis são réplicas. A parte etnográfica é muito interessante e nostálgica.

(Translated by Google) Worth knowing. (Original) Vale a pena conhecer.

(Translated by Google) Very educational and well organized museum. Staff committed and very informative! And it takes into account all safety and hygiene rules. To go back, without a doubt! (Original) Museu muito educativo e bem organizado. Staff empenhado e muito elucidativo! E tem em conta todas as regras de segurança e higiene. Para voltar, sem dúvida!

(Translated by Google) It surprised me a lot. Very nice space, interesting exhibition and with good signage. The service is friendly and careful. I recommend!!! (Original) Surpreendeu-me bastante. Espaço muito agradável, exposição interessante e com boa sinalização. O atendimento é simpático e cuidado. Recomendo!!!

(Translated by Google) Have a good trip (Original) Bom passeio

(Translated by Google) Very nice museum (Original) Tres beau musée

(Translated by Google) Good content but some parts lack explanation. Friendly staff (Original) Bom conteúdo mas falta explicação em algumas das peças. Staff simpático