Museu Casa da Memória
About This Museum
You might not expect to find a museum of this caliber tucked away on a quiet street in São Filipe, but the Museu Casa da Memória is a treasure chest of Cape Verdean soul. It feels less like an institution and more like being invited into the carefully preserved home of the islands' collective memory. The air is thick with stories, each artifact whispering fragments of journeys, music, and daily life. It’s an intimate, powerful encounter with the spirit of a nation.
Collection Highlights
Look for the beautiful, hand-painted ceramic *pots* used for cooking the national dish, cachupa, and vintage *cavaquinhos* that tell the story of morna music. Faded photographs of fishermen and families make the past feel vividly present.
Visitor Information
It's located at VGV2+P22 in São Filipe on Fogo Island—ask any local for directions to the 'casa da memória,' they'll know it. Don't rush; this is a place to absorb slowly.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a classic Portuguese colonial building with its distinctive wooden balcony and brightly painted facade, typical of São Filipe's historic architecture.
Contact & Location
Address: Casa da Memória, Rua 4 Setembro, Centro Histórico, Nossa Senhora da Conceição, São Filipe, 8220, Cabo Verde
Phone: +238 992 13 55
