Museu das Flores (São Boaventura Convent)
Museu das Flores – Convento de São Boaventura
An island museum housed in a 17th-century Franciscan convent, showcasing whaling, religious art, and island life.
The Museum of Flores occupies the former São Boaventura Convent in the center of Santa Cruz. The convent church retains an exquisite gilded wooden altarpiece. The exhibits cover the island's whaling history, farming and weaving tools, religious art, and shipwreck artifacts, giving a quick overview of the life history of this remote island. The museum is modest in size and takes about an hour to see. It is generally closed on Mondays, and opening hours change with the season, so check before you go.
Opening hours
Usually closed Mon; approx. 09:30–17:00 (varies by season)
Nearby sights
- Santa Cruz das Flores
- Boqueirão Whaling Factory
- Gruta dos Enxaréus & Coastal Boat Tour
- Lajes das Flores
- Morro Alto
- Lagoa Negra & Lagoa Comprida
- Lagoa Funda & Lagoa Rasa
- Ponta Delgada (Flores)