The Aquamuseum of Minho River is a structure of singular importance. Its mission is to preserve and promote, at the same time, the natural and cultural heritage of the river.
Here, the aquariums provide visitors a trip along the Minho River, from its source located in Spain, in the Cantabrian Mountains, in the hills of Meira, near to Lugo, to its mouth on Caminha. The nine aquariums, each representing an area of the river, are exposed the most emblematic biotopes - in aquariums representing the high zone, we see, among other fish, trout and bogue; in representing the middle zone, where there is a barrage and a tributary, see migratory fish such as salmon and lamprey; already in the downtown area, there are carp and black bass; in aquariums that portray the estuary of the Minho River, gray mullet, plaice and pejerrey fish; Finally, on the last tank, we see a representation of a tide pool after the mouth of the Minho river, with bass, bream, mussels and anemones. The lontrário also highlighted where can be observed otters, mammals that inhabit this river and very important to preserve.
The Aquamuseum is also a guardian of the collective memory of the people of the Minho River. Here we know the history of the relationship of the population with the waters. On permanent display, we find tools and utensils of artisanal fisheries, since needles for nets, fishing rods, fishing traps and candles to various types of boats, from different eras. In the collection, we can still observe a series of documents related to artisanal fishing, as ballots maritime inscription and records of ownership of boats, some of the nineteenth century. The Aquamuseum of Minho River organizes educational activities for schools and groups of citizens, and even has a research component. In collaboration with various institutions, national and international, has been conducting studies in several areas, over the Minho River.
Location: Vila Nova de Cerveira
Here, the aquariums provide visitors a trip along the Minho River, from its source located in Spain, in the Cantabrian Mountains, in the hills of Meira, near to Lugo, to its mouth on Caminha. The nine aquariums, each representing an area of the river, are exposed the most emblematic biotopes - in aquariums representing the high zone, we see, among other fish, trout and bogue; in representing the middle zone, where there is a barrage and a tributary, see migratory fish such as salmon and lamprey; already in the downtown area, there are carp and black bass; in aquariums that portray the estuary of the Minho River, gray mullet, plaice and pejerrey fish; Finally, on the last tank, we see a representation of a tide pool after the mouth of the Minho river, with bass, bream, mussels and anemones. The lontrário also highlighted where can be observed otters, mammals that inhabit this river and very important to preserve.
The Aquamuseum is also a guardian of the collective memory of the people of the Minho River. Here we know the history of the relationship of the population with the waters. On permanent display, we find tools and utensils of artisanal fisheries, since needles for nets, fishing rods, fishing traps and candles to various types of boats, from different eras. In the collection, we can still observe a series of documents related to artisanal fishing, as ballots maritime inscription and records of ownership of boats, some of the nineteenth century. The Aquamuseum of Minho River organizes educational activities for schools and groups of citizens, and even has a research component. In collaboration with various institutions, national and international, has been conducting studies in several areas, over the Minho River.
Location: Vila Nova de Cerveira
