Bobbin lace is considered the hallmark of Peniche's craftsmanship, so this museum focuses on the study, conservation, appreciation, and dissemination of this important cultural heritage, both tangible and intangible. It hosts permanent and temporary exhibitions showcasing the various aspects of this art, and also features a training room and documentation center.
Located in the Peniche Fortress, this space arose from the recognition of this fortress as a memorial site and a major symbol of the struggle for freedom on a national scale. Its mission is to preserve the historical memory of the Peniche Fortress and the struggle of the Portuguese people, and in particular, the resistance to the dictatorship, for freedom and democracy. There, visitors can see the cells, visiting rooms, and the recreation yard of the prison, which also served as a residence for Germans and Austrians during World War I.
An association that aims to divulge and protect the art of the bilros embroideries from Peniche. Currently, partly due to the Escola de Rendas de Peniche (Peniche's Embroideries School) there are more than 500 local women acquainted with this kind of craft.
