Information: Azores mark International Day of Museums and Night of Museums
The Regional Directorate for Culture joins the celebrations of the International Day of Museums, marked on May 18, and the Night of Museums, which takes place on May 20. It will present the dissemination of digital information on Regional Museum, while promoting a series of events organised by its External Services. The Regional Directorate for Culture and its External Services have been providin... more >>

Information: Carlos Machado Museum marks Portuguese Navy Day
The Regional Directorate for Culture, through the Carlos Machado Museum, joins the Azores Maritime Zone Command to mark the Portuguese Navy Day, with a theme itinerary at the Sacred Art Centre in Ponta Delgada on May 16 at 6 PM. Having as starting point 20 pieces of the collection, specially marked for the occasion, the Museum honours the Portuguese Navy by evoking the Sea. It evokes the age of di... more >>

Information: Luís da Silva Ribeiro Public Library in Angra do Heroísmo marks Mother's Day
The Luís da Silva Ribeiro Public Library and Regional Archive in Angra do Heroísmo will mark Mother's Day, celebrated on Saturday, May 6, with the "Story Hour" at 4 PM. Under this activity, mothers are invited to be accompanied by their children. It is based on the "mystery book" practice implemented a few years ago, in which parents collaborate with their children in sharing a reading... more >>

Information: Azores mark World Book and Copyright Day
Under the Artistic Season 2017, the Government of the Azores, through the Regional Secretariat for Education and Culture, promotes several initiatives intended to mark the World Book and Copyright Day with a theme weekend between April 21 and 24. The Regional Directorate for Culture, through its External Services, will offer a book in Portuguese to all users of Luís da Silva Ribeiro Library ... more >>

Information: Pico Museum presents documentary cycle "Whalers of the World"
The Regional Directorate for Culture, through the Pico Museum and in partnership with producer Comunicar Atitude, presents the first films of the documentary cycle "Whalers of the world" at the Whaling Museum in Lajes do Pico on April 20-27. This cycle, which will be held in coming months, is part of a series of international films on whaling since the beginning of the 20th century, mostly in blac... more >>

Information: Luís da Silva Ribeiro Public Library promotes first meeting of Youth Week
The Regional Directorate for Culture, through the Luís da Silva Ribeiro Public Library and Regional Archives in Angra do Heroísmo, promotes the first meeting of the Youth Week "Choosing does not hurt" next Saturday, April 22, at 5 PM. "What do you want to be when you grow up?" is the theme of the meeting that will include the participation of Avelino Ormonde, Maurício Nunes, Nuno B... more >>

Information: Horta Museum promotes theme workshop "How I see April"
The Regional Directorate for Culture, through the Horta Museum, promotes a theme workshop entitled "How I see April" at Manuel de Arriaga House on April 19-28. This workshop aimed at children attending elementary school (3rd and 4th forms), middle school and junior high school aim to assess the knowledge on the April 25, 1974 revolution as well as to reflect on the situation of the country since ... more >>

Information: International Day for Monuments and Sites marked in the Azores
The Regional Directorate for Culture, through its External Services, joins the celebrations of the International Day for Monuments and Sites to be marked on April 18. This year's edition will be focused on the main theme "Cultural heritage and Sustainable Tourism." The Angra do Heroísmo Museum marks this day with a specific programme targeted to tourists, promoting a visit to the "From the Se... more >>

Information: Angra do Heroísmo Museum provides free access to Manuel Coelho Baptista de Lima Military History Centre next Wednesday
The Regional Directorate for Culture, through the Angra do Heroísmo Museum, continues Wednesday, April 12, the programme for the revitalisation of Manuel Coelho Baptista de Lima Military History Centre, promoting its night opening with the aim of making the public acquainted with the rich and varied Militaria Collection installed at that centre. This night programme, which takes place between... more >>

Information: Luís da Silva Ribeiro Public Library and Regional Archive promotes Night of Tales in the village of Altares
The Regional Directorate for Culture, through the Luís da Silva Ribeiro Public Library and Regional Archive, promotes a night of Tales, entitled "Olhos grandes, boca aberta" (Big eyes, Open mouth), at Altares Museum Centre on Terceira Island Saturday, April 8 at 8:30 PM; the session will be conducted by Ricardo Ávila. This activity, with free admission, aims to promote socialisation amon... more >>